things to do in Newport Beach, CA

Fish offshore with more room at the rail and more range to find productive water

Celebrate the season on the water while supporting a charity

Glide through holiday lights aboard a private Venetian-style gondola

Settle into a private gondola ride with drinks, blankets, and a professional gondolier

Cruise Newport Harbor or the open ocean aboard a private 55-foot yacht

Enjoy open-air holiday light views aboard an all-pink electric boat

Celebrate the harbor's holiday lights with two decks, a fire table, and hot cocoa

Celebrate on the harbor with a fire table, lounge bar, and holiday lights

Trace ghost stories through Old Capistrano's historic streets

Explore ghostly legends inside a distinctive Victorian mansion

Trace Santa Ana's darkest history through its historic streets

Trace Black Star Canyon's natural history and ghostly lore after dark

Explore Bowers Museum after hours through its reported paranormal history

Private harbor cruising with room to relax, dine, and play your music

Take a private front-row cruise through Newport Harbor's holiday boat parade

Rent a kayak, paddleboard, or canoe from open to close near Assateague Island

Rent a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard for 4 hours at the Bayside stand

Catch live Ducks hockey in the arena that was home to The Mighty Ducks

Launch from the dock on a stable paddleboard built for flat-water cruising

Step into a family-friendly Halloween story without the scares

Meet a Santa who knows your children's names and Christmas wishes

Step into Santa’s world with a personalized visit and hands-on holiday keepsakes

Spend extra time with Santa in a visit personalized for your family

Join an experienced crew for a catch-and-release striped marlin hunt