Newport Shores

Newport Shores - Newport Beach California - Orange County California

Kayaking Newport Shores - Stand Up Paddle Board Newport Shores

Newport Shores has a protected wetland that has very easy launch spots. The wetland is an area that was previously part of the Santa Ana River that used to empty into Newport Bay. Now the Santa Ana River has been redirected and enters directly into the Pacific Ocean on the North West end of Newport Beach.

There is an abundance of marine life that lives in the wetland including the largest bat rays I have ever seen - maybe a 6 foot wing span.

There is a large flood gate that connects to the Santa Ana River that can create an extreme danger at the west end of the wetlands - especially if you go to the Santa Ana River side of the flood gate.

The North end of Lancaster Street is an excellent place to launch you kayak or SUP - here is a link with more information and map link for launching at the North end of Lancaster Street

The end of Cedar Street is also an excellent place to launch a SUP or Kayak.

Note: There is no paddling access to the open ocean from the Newport Shores wetlands area. The Newport Shores wetland area is also called the Banning Ranch. The Newport Shores wetland area is part of the Santa Ana River Wetlands.

Newport Shores Pictures - Newport Shores Tumblr post pictures

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