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Newport Pier & McFadden Square
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Newport Pier & McFadden Square

Newport Beach, CA

★★★★★4.7(18,230 Google reviews)

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

(949) 644-3309

Free (paid parking)

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Tides today

Next low tide

4:52 AM

0.4 ft — best for tide pools

Next high tide

11:09 AM

5.3 ft

Predictions from NOAA · Newport Bay Entrance station

What visitors say

  • 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.

    3 weeks ago

  • Daniel Prendiz★★★★★

    We've been coming to Newport Pier and the beach for as long as I can remember. A lot has changed since the 1970s, but the sunsets remain as beautiful as ever. I've been fishing on the pier, of course, catching more fish back in the day. We love the beach and the shops around the pier promenade. We’ll be visiting again soon.

    3 months ago

  • Giovani vasquez★★★★★

    New port is amazing! Its so Beautiful and so calm, theres a lot of people surfing, fishing,running, just having a good time, this beach is one of my favorites! A lot of nice bars and good restaurants

    a month ago

  • Curtis Lannom★★★★★

    It was a nice walk out on the pier. Easy parking nearby. The beach and ocean were beautiful.

    a month ago

  • Justus Ush★★★★★

    Wonderful vibes, good weather, and plenty of space to walk around. Lots of people fishing on the pier and good music choices all around. Would definitely recommend for a casual walk or a run! Good assortment of food choices, convinience, and restrooms too.

    3 months ago

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