One of the best ways to appreciate Upper Newport Bay is to get out on the
water,
experience the tranquility and see pelicans, terns and egrets flying
by you. And if your eyes are quick, catch a glimpse of mullet
jumping out of the water. Kayaking or canoeing in the Newport Beach
Back Bay is fun and easy.
Kayak Tours
Join a trained Naturalist every Saturday
and Sunday morning year-round for a 2-hour guided kayak tour of the
Back Bay in the heart of Newport Beach. Bring sun protection. Be prepared to get wet. Fee is
$20.00 and $10 for Newport Bay Naturalists and Friends (NBNF)
members and California Wildlife Campaign (CWC) members. Reservations
and prepayment are required - call (949) 923-2269. See
Cancellation Policy.
Saturday kayak tours are conducted in partnership with
the Newport Dunes. Tours
leave from the Newport Dunes at 10:00 am.
Sunday kayak tours are conducted in partnership with the
Newport Aquatic Center.
Tours leave from the Newport Aquatic Center at 10:00 am.
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Pontoon Boat Expeditions
Discover the history of Newport Harbor and the natural wonders of
Upper Newport Bay on this naturalist guided expedition to Shellmaker
Island from the Newport
Sea Base. Parents accompanied by children age 7 and above
travel together aboard the Scout's 25-passenger pontoon boats. The
first leg is 30 minutes by boat to the Back Bay Science Center. On
the way you will learn about the nautical history of the bay,
help the captain and crew to keep a proper lookout, and a sharp eye
for great blue herons. You could even spot a sea lion if you're
lucky. At the BBSC we learn about the animals that live in the Upper
Bay, with live touch tanks and beautiful aquariums. Then, our guides
will take us back out on the water and into the very center of the
Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, before returning to the
Newport Sea Base. Reservations required. Call (949)
642-5031. Age 7 to 14 accompanied by adult. Youth: $15. Adult: $20.
2010 summer tours are
to be announced.
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