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North Star Beach · Back Bay · Newport Beach · California4.8(560)

Newport Aquatic Center

Recreation

Known For

  • 2 hour single kayak rental
  • double kayak rental
  • stand up paddle board rental
  • outdoor rinse shower at the gear return

Insider Tips

Best Time

Morning or a calm weekday afternoon, when the bay is mirror-flat and parking is easiest

Ideal For

families with small children for low-wave paddlingbeginners learning kayak or paddle board basicsrowing and paddling clubs trainingnature watchers and casual photographers

Pro Tip

If you park in the dirt lot do not drive to the far back; the sand is loose and cars get stuck.

The Newport Aquatic Center was founded in 1987 as a non-profit corporation offering the public unique opportunities in the Olympic water sports of rowing, canoeing, kayaking and outrigger canoe competition.

Price Level

$

Contact

+1 949-646-7725

Outdoor Seating

Sports Viewing

Hours

  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:45 PM

Drifter Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#2 of 10)

Popular With

FamiliesFriends

Tourist Awareness

LevelModerate

TripAdvisor: #2 of 10 Classes & Workshops in Newport Beach

Data confidence: high(4 sources)