beginner
Newport Beach, California, United States

Upper Newport Bay

Upper Newport Bay in California features calm brackish bay water with protected conditions ideal for beginner swimmers and kayakers. The estuary provides shallow, warm water and scenic natural surroundings with minimal wave action. Visit year-round for consistently pleasant swimming conditions in Southern California.

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Upper Newport Bay

33.6272, -117.8937

Details

Location
Newport Beach, California, United States
Type
ocean
Difficulty
beginner
Coordinates
33.6272, -117.8937

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