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Family-Friendly Activities in Newport Beach

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Newport Beach is a great destination for a family vacation! With beautiful miles of sandy beach, great weather, and a bunch of family-friendly activities, you’ll never want to leave.

Heading to Newport Beach for your family vacation, but not sure where to take the kiddos? No worries! We’ve put together a list of our favorite family-friendly activities in Newport Beach so that you can have your best vacation yet!

Lyon Air Museum

Visiting Lyon Air Museum with your family is a blast! Located in Santa Ana, California, this museum offers a fascinating journey through aviation history with vintage aircraft, military vehicles, and cool cars. Kids and adults alike will love exploring the exhibits. It's an exciting and educational outing that everyone in the family will enjoy!

Whale-Watching

Fun for the whole family! Spend the day out on the water trying to get a glimpse of one of these majestic creatures.  Your kiddos will be impressed when they see these animals in their natural habitat.

Different times of year offer various types of whale sightings. Here are some of the common whale types you’ll see near Newport Beach!

  • Blue whales: Often seen in the summer and fall
  • Humpback whales: Best seen in the summer
  • Gray whales: Best seen during their migration from mid-December to mid-April
  • Fin whales: Known for their long, slender bodies and distinctive V-shaped blow
  • Minke whales: The smallest whale in the Northern Hemisphere, they can be seen year-round and are usually around 20–25 feet long
  • Bottlenose dolphins: A resident population of these intelligent and playful dolphins can be seen year-round in nearshore waters
  • Common dolphins: Known for their social behavior and energetic displays, they often form large pods and may approach boats 

Electric Boat Rentals

Have you ever ridden a Duffy boat? It’s an exciting activity that will get your whole family out enjoying the water!

You can take a short ride on a Duffy, or head out for hours-long expeditions. Duffy Electric Boats are beloved for their outstanding craftsmanship, attention to detail and whisper-quiet, smooth ride. It’s a boat ride like no other!

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful day relaxing on the water or you want to explore some new areas on the shoreline, a Duffy boat will get you where you need to go.

Balboa Island Museum

'The Balboa Island Museum is fun and educational for the whole family. It was founded to preserve the history and culture of Balboa Island, and features a variety of photos, exhibits, and artifacts that show off that rich history.

The museum offers educational activities for all ages, so your kids can have a fun and engaging day here. Consider attending an event like a summer art class or  even the cowboy carnival—you never know what you’ll find here!

Book Your Trip to Newport Beach with Newport Beach Vacation Rentals!

With so many amazing family activities to enjoy, heading to Newport Beach for your family vacation is a no-brainer. Now you just need to book that trip! At Newport Beach Vacation Properties, we’re here to meet all of your vacation rental needs. Browse our available vacation rentals now and book your next Newport Beach Vacation with us!

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Published by Marketing
Tuesday, July 30, 2024