Newport Beach Kayak and SUP Launch Spots on the open ocean - Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP)
Launch Points on the open ocean in Newport Beach California for kayaking and stand up paddle boarding (SUP)
Newport Beach Launch Spots on the open ocean: On many days you can launch by the Newport Pier. In the summer, the north side of the pier often has very small surf so the launch is often easy. In the winter, the south side of the pier is sometimes protected. The size of surf and swell direction will determine where you should launch.
Corona Del Mar Beach and Little Corona are also sometimes used to launch a SUP or Kayak. They both tend to have fairly small surf (except when a big south swell is occurring). At Corona Del Mar Beach, you can park in the pay parking lot and carry your SUP or kayak across the sand - I have done this a few times. At little Corona, it's a long way to carry your SUP or Kayak - I don't know why anyone would do this when the harbor is so close by and so much easier. In the summer, there are often many swimmers and the lifeguards may not even let you launch at either of these spots.
See the following web pages for more detailed information and pictures about paddling in Newport Beach California:
Newport Harbor / Carona Del Mar / Crystal Cove Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Guide
Kayaking picture near Arch Rock in Newport Beach California:
