The scenic 3-mile stretch known as “The Peninsula” features the harbor on one side and broad, sandy California beaches on the other. From dine-in to grab-and-go, there are restaurants to fulfill any kind of appetite and the variety of bars and live music makes the Peninsula a regional nightlife destination.

The 22-mile Mountains to Sea Trail travels from the edge of the Cleveland National Forest to the Pacific Ocean. Considered the backbone of The Irvine Ranch open spaces, the trail begins in Weir Canyon and doesn’t stop until it reaches Upper Newport Bay. Located within minutes of bustling urban communities, the trail makes exploring the outdoors easy, fun and accessible.

Castaways Park in Newport Beach has stunning views of Newport Back Bay and Harbor. Castaways Park has flat paths are great for taking a walk and is home to 1/1 memorial.

Upper Newport Bay is one of the best in Orange County for recreation and wildlife viewing. It is a Mecca for birders, joggers, bicyclists, hikers, horseback riders, educators...and more! The availability of camping at Newport Dunes Resort makes Upper Newport Bay a desirable destination for families, as well as individuals.

Marina Park is an exciting and cutting-edge community and sailing center. The park is an extraordinary place for fun, family and community or to grab a bite at the Lighthouse Cafe.

Sunset Ridge Park is a beautiful park by the New Pork beach.

Vista Point is a beautiful path with wild flowers to walk, or bike.

The backcountry and wilderness areas of Crystal Cove State Park offer you 18 miles of hiking trails through 2,400 acres of native wilderness mostly the endangered coastal sage scrub plant community. The higher trails offer beautiful vistas of the mountainous backcountry, geological formations, and the blue Pacific Ocean.

Crystal Cove State Park is a state park of California, encompassing 3.2mi of Pacific coastline and inland chaparral canyons.

Little Treasure Cove is best at low tide when the rocks and tide pools are exposed.