Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area, Newport Beach

#16 among attractions in Newport Beach

Marine reserve, Nature, Natural attraction

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Facts and practical information

Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area is a marine protected area in Newport Bay in Orange County and the South Coast region of Southern California. It extends inland/northeast from the Pacific Coast Highway crossing of the bay, within the city of Newport Beach. ()

Coordinates: 33°37'1"N, 117°54'14"W

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Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Island Ferry, Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach, USS YMS-328.

1 miS
Amusement park
Balboa Fun Zone, Newport Beach
26 min walk • The Balboa Fun Zone is a family destination located on the Balboa Peninsula in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California.
0.9 miS
Sailing, Boat or ferry, Transport
Balboa Island Ferry, Newport Beach
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Newport Beach, California, the Balboa Island Ferry offers a charming and practical mode of transportation that has served the community for over a century. This quaint ferry service connects the Balboa Peninsula with Balboa Island, providing a...
1 miS
33°36'10"N • 117°53'56"W
Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach, Newport Beach
27 min walk • Beach, Tours, Boat or ferry
1 miW
Ship
USS YMS-328, Newport Beach
27 min walk • USS YMS-328 is a decommissioned US Navy YMS-1-class Yard Mine Sweeper, built in Ballard, Washington at Ballard Marine & Railway in Ballard, Washington. She was classified as a Mark II design and her hull is constructed completely out of 3" vertical grain Douglas fir. Sister ships include Jacques Cousteau's RV Calypso.
1 miS
33°36'12"N • 117°54'4"W
Newport Landing Sportfishing, Newport Beach
25 min walk • Sailing, Dolphin and whale watching, Nature and wildlife tours
1.1 miS
Piers and boardwalks, Beach, View point
Balboa Pier, Newport Beach
29 min walk • The Balboa Pier is one of two piers located in the city of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. It is located in a part of Newport Beach called the Balboa Peninsula. The Balboa Pier was constructed in 1906 as a sister project of the Balboa Pavilion.
0.7 miW
33°37'1"N • 117°54'58"W
Newport Beach Sailing Charters, Newport Beach
18 min walk • Beach, Boat tours, Tours
0.9 miSE
Tiny island with a quaint downtown
Balboa Island, Newport Beach
23 min walk • Balboa Island is a harborside community located in Newport Beach, California, accessible to the public via bridge, ferry and several public docks.
1.1 miSW
Architecture
Lovell Beach House, Newport Beach
29 min walk • The Lovell Beach House is located on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California. The building was completed in 1926 and is now recognized as one of the most important works by architect Rudolf Schindler, second only to the Schindler House, built four years earlier for his family as a show house and studio.
1 miE
Park
Palisades Tennis Club, Newport Beach
26 min walk • The Palisades Tennis Club is a tennis club located in Newport Beach, California with an entrance at 1171 Jamboree Road. The club, originally called the John Wayne Tennis Club, opened in 1974. It has 16 tennis courts. There are also lounges and massage facilities. The club offers instruction to both youth and adult players.
0.8 miNE
33°37'31"N • 117°53'38"W
Newport Aquatic Center, Newport Beach
21 min walk • Classes and workshops, Kayaking, Tours

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area?

Nearby attractions include Newport Back Bay, Newport Beach (16 min walk), Newport Beach Sailing Charters, Newport Beach (18 min walk), Lido Isle, Newport Beach (21 min walk), Newport Aquatic Center, Newport Beach (21 min walk).