Newport Harbor — Balboa Yacht Basin

About

Newport Harbor is the largest recreational harbor on the West Coast — 9,000+ recreational vessels in a sheltered estuary between Balboa Island, the Peninsula, and Lido Isle. Balboa Yacht Basin provides city-operated transient moorage in the heart of Newport Beach, within walking distance of Balboa Pavilion, the Balboa Fun Zone ferry, and the famous frozen chocolate banana stands.

Specifications & Services

Fuel & Services

Fuel Diesel & gas

Pump-out Available

Haul-out Not available

Amenities

Largest recreational harbor on the West Coast — 9,000+ vessels

Balboa Pavilion and Fun Zone — walking distance from transient dock

Balboa Ferry — 3-car cable ferry across the channel to Balboa Island

Newport Beach Restaurant Row along Pacific Coast Highway

Catalina Island 26 nm WSW — premier offshore destination

Newport-Ensenada International Yacht Race start — April each year

Multiple anchorage areas within the harbor (call harbourmaster for guidance)

Duffy electric boat rentals and Gondola tours originate nearby