Newport Pier & McFadden Square
Newport Beach, CA
By Simir Shah
★★★★★4.7(18,276 Google reviews)
What parents say
AI summary of 5 Google reviews — not a first-hand visit. How we write these
A wide beach with room to spread out even when busy, shells to comb for, and shops and food along the promenade. Fishing off the pier. Reviewers agree on one weak point: parking. Sunsets from the pier end come up in nearly every review, and the walk out is flat and easy.
Watch the dory fishing fleet, walk the pier, and rent bikes or surreys along the boardwalk — quintessential easygoing beach-town fun.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
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1 Newport Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA
Hours via Google — confirm before a special trip.
Free (paid parking)
Map
Tides today
Next low tide
1:55 PM
1.8 ft — best for tide pools
Next high tide
7:59 PM
6.4 ft
Predictions from NOAA · Newport Bay Entrance station
What visitors say
- Michael Danner★★★★★
Always love coming to Newport Beach when my family is in town. Plenty of space, even when there's a lot of people there. Some of my kids love to get in the water, while others love to comb the beach for shells. We also love that there are so many little shops and eateries to go to. The ONLY thing I wish was a little better was the parking situation. Other than that, my family will keep coming back every time we're in town!
a month ago
- Alex Alex★★★★★
Newport Beach Pier is the heart of the classic California coast and a must-visit destination for those looking to soak up authentic beach town vibes. Unlike some of the busier piers, this one keeps its old-school charm, filled with local fishermen, sunset strollers, and surfers catching waves right by the wooden pilings. From the end of the pier, you get a breathtaking, unobstructed view of the vast Pacific Ocean and the stunning coastline lined with iconic beach houses. It is the perfect spot to catch a sunset as the sun literally sinks into the water, turning the sky into a masterpiece of colors.
a month ago
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