Newport Dunes

The Newport Dunes in the Back Bay of Newport Beach offers camping, swimming, boat rentals, a marina and a restaurant.

The lower part of Upper Newport Bay is also referred to as the Newport Beach Back Bay. Only smaller boats are allowed here due to the Pacific Coast Highway bridge.

The Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina has an RV camping area near its calm swimming lagoon and large private sandy beach. There is a very nice swimming pool and a playground as well. Other amenities include a laundromat, mini store and clubhouse. You can rent guest slips at the marina if you have a boat.

Sailboats, wind surfers, electric boats and kayaks can be rented. Lessons in kayaking, windsurfing and sailing are also available. If it’s the off-season, these may not be available during weekdays, Call 949-729-3863 to check.

The Back Bay Café is an indoor/outdoor restaurant with a bar overlooking the water. Next to it is a boating launch ramp.

For ten dollars, non-campers can enjoy the beach and facilities on a day use basis. The resort also has several cottages for rent if you don’t have your own RV. You can camp in a free standing tent in the small spaces as long as you don’t use stakes.

The Dunes is located at 1131 Back Bay Drive, off of Jamboree Rd. near Pacific Coast Highway. Balboa Island is a short drive down Jamboree and over the bridge.

There is more to be discovered in the Newport Back Bay, such as a fabulous natural preserve in the upper Newport Beach Back Bay.

One of the nicest things about the Dunes is its sheltered location. The air and water are often warmer here than at the rest of Newport Harbor and especially at the ocean beaches.

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