Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve
About
Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve is a public beach in California, about 1.7 miles from the town of Newport Beach. Restrooms are available on site, and there is no fee to visit. Weather here stays mild through the year. Typical averages from the nearby Newport Beach Harbor station show late summer and early fall as the warmest and driest stretch, with highs around 73 to 74°F from August through October and almost no rainy days, while winter brings highs in the mid-60s and about six wet days a month. Nearby options include the MacArthur Sidepath and South Loop Trail for walking, Buck Gully Trail a little farther out, and the Corona Del Mar climbing area, all within about 3.3 miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–74°F and lows of 50–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Newport Beach Harbor, CA weather station, 2.7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan65° high50° low
- Feb63° high51° low
- Mar65° high53° low
- Apr66° high55° low
- May67° high58° low
- Jun68° high62° low
- Jul72° high65° low
- Aug73° high66° low
- Sep74° high64° low
- Oct73° high60° low
- Nov68° high54° low
- Dec64° high50° low
Nearby
- MacArthur SidepathHiking2.4 mi
- South Loop TrailHiking2.7 mi
- Buck Gully TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Parking Lot BouldersRock climbing3.3 mi
- Pirate's Cove (aka The Beach or Corona Del Mar)Rock climbing3.3 mi
- Corona Del MarRock climbing3.3 mi
- Treehil TrailHiking3.3 mi
- Laguna BeachRock climbing9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
