Top Newport Beach Outdoor Activities

Cruise off the coast of Orange County in search of whales on this excursion from Newport Beach. Watch the rugged, beautiful scenery of the Pacific Coast glide by as you listen to interesting commentary from your crew about the native California marine life. Watch for blows and tail slaps; these signal that humpback, minke, grey, finback or giant blue whales are near. Dolphins and other marine life are also in abundance during this family-friendly, year-round whale watching tour.

Watch for whales and dolphins off Newport Beach aboard a double-decker catamaran with bow seating and 360-degree views. A diverse array of marine wildlife thrives in the protected area just outside Newport Bay, and you'll have the chance to see humpbacks, gray whales, finback whales, blue whales, seals, and several species of dolphins. The boat has a 96% success rate spotting whales or dolphins, making this a great way to explore California wildlife in a gorgeous natural environment.

We specialize in a more EXCITING and INTERACTIVE Whale and Dolphin Watching experience on our fast, state of the art 26' commercial built center console boats - where speed, comfort and safety come first. This on the water experience is all about Comfort, Connection and Customization. We have the speed to access more whales and dolphins, and allows us more time with the amazing wildlife. All of our trips are limited to 2-6 passengers offering The Ultimate Whale & Dolphin Watching experience in a 2hr tour of the coastal waters off Newport Beach, Orange County, CA. No more big slow boats with 100+ people crammed on. This trip is all about you!

Our classic two hour harbor cruise departs all throughout the day, offering guests a unique and private experience! Tour Newport’s luxurious harbor passing by multi-million dollar yachts and waterfront homes. Enjoy ice cold waters on us, but of course, feel free to bring any food or beverages to make your trip more enjoyable! Turn up the music, enjoy a beverage, and have fun with BayWatch Boat Charters! Your charter includes a captain and can accommodate up to 6 guests. Enjoy an unprecedented luxury harbor cruise or ocean excursion and get a local crew that will offer an unprecedented experience.

While not quite as mysterious as the Bermuda Triangle, the OC Triangle is far cooler! For approximately 20-25 minutes, fly over the classic OC beaches without breaking the bank! Our shortest tour will fly you over Huntington Beach Pier and Newport Harbor for the perfect taste of beach life.

On this guided California wine tasting tour, join BEST COAST TOURS as we visit four different local wineries. Savor the hundreds of award-winning wines offered by the local wineries and vineyards while enjoying the irresistible charm of their friendly tasting rooms. During the tour, enjoy tastings included at three wineries, a charcuterie board, and a picnic stop (lunch not included). Complementary pickups offered throughout Old Town Temecula and the Wine Valley. Complementary pickups offered throughout South Orange County. For parties larger than 6 people, accommodations can be made from Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport beach, and Anaheim.

Pack a ton of San Diego sights into one day during this San Diego tour with Orange County pickup and drop-off included. You’ll explore the beaches of La Jolla, Seaport Village, Downtown San Diego, and Coronado Island with three brothers who grew up in Southern California as your guides. Not only do your guides know the area well, they also know the best times to visit these popular spots for the best experience possible.

Pro instructors will teach you to ride waves on your own regardless of your age or skill level. We have the best surf instructors and highest quality gear of any other surf school and can't wait to get you out in the water.

Located in The Irvine Spectrum Center, these adventures offer a one-of-a-kind premium experience. Follow clues and solve puzzles to complete your mission together. You might escape...You WILL have fun!

Come aboard Newport Surfrider for an adventure of a lifetime, one of the nicest RHIB (rigid-hulled inflatable boat) boats in Newport Harbor. Captain has over 20 years of experience working on the water and is a certified naturalist. State of the art vessel will do 40+mph to optimize chances of finding marine mammals.

While not quite as mysterious as the Bermuda Triangle, the OC Triangle is far cooler! For approximately 20-25 minutes, fly over the classic OC beaches without breaking the bank! Our shortest tour will fly you over Huntington Beach Pier and Newport Harbor for the perfect taste of beach life. Choose the Deluxe Tour in the Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter (for 2-4 people) and get in-flight snacks, a #FLYROGUE t-shirt, your own set of Rogue Aviation wings and #FLYROGUE stickers included for each passenger!

Explore the picturesque Balboa Peninsula and island on our state-of-the-art Pedego Electric Bikes. A fun and enjoyable activity for for all ages!

Private 90 minute cruise for up to 6 Guests from BayWatch Boat Charters! Boat Parade Cruises December 16-20th Holiday Harbor Lights Cruises Dec 3-15th & Dec 12- Jan 3rd Tour Newport’s luxurious harbor and admire the beautifully decorated boats, yachts, and homes during the parade. We provide an intimate and exclusive experience to remember forever. Our private boat cruises are the best way to feel immersed in the harbor’s holiday cheer and view the boat parade from a front row seat. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and blankets onboard, or bring food and beverages to make the night more special. Speak with our concierge before your cruise to plan your perfect experience. Newport Harbor is home to some of the most expensive properties in the world, all wonderfully decorated and impressively lit with holiday lights. We offer the perfect private cruise to admire the harbor lights from the water throughout the month of December. Enjoy spectacular views and indulge in the holiday cheer.

The show is a Vegas style experience that is one of the most unique shows in the country. MagicIAN is also a top rated magicians with over 250 five star reviews combined from google, yelp, and facebook. The Grand Scale illusion show includes a special effects light act with holograms, a levitating woman in the air, real doves magically changing into a real snake, audience participation magic, comedy, visual effects, and a levitation in the finale with the assistance of someone special. This performance is available for booking on select dates. Please contact for availability.

Irvine Pedego is perfectly located on a bike trial which give you access to the entire city and adjacent cities such as Newport Beach and Tustin. On a Pedego Electric Bike, the leading Electric bike brand in the USA, you can travel farther with less stress while you see all the city has to offer.

While not quite as mysterious as the Bermuda Triangle, the OC Triangle is far cooler! For approximately 20-25 minutes, fly over the classic OC beaches without breaking the bank! Our shortest tour will fly you over Huntington Beach Pier and Newport Harbor for the perfect taste of beach life.

This twenty minute, thirty mile tour takes off from the airport and heads south along the Laguna Beach coastline down to Monarch Beach before returning back to the airport. Includes the views of the Newport Beach Tour and the following; As you soar above, you will see spectacular views of the OC coastline from the comfort of the helicopter. View OC beaches, luxury homes, resorts, elite golf clubs, landmarks and more… including, Balboa Island, Newport Harbor, Huntington Beach, Upper Newport Bay, San Joaquin Hills, The Wedge, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Pelican Resort, Crystal Cove, Emerald Bay, Crescent Bay, Heisler Park, Laguna Beach, Laguna Canyon and South Laguna Beach, Aliso Beach, Three Arch Cove, Monarch Beach, with views of; Dana Point Strands Beach, Dana Point Headlands, and Dana Point Harbor.

Crazy Dash of Costa Mesa is a great way to see the city! Use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. Find them in any order you choose and submit a photo for points. You'll also complete challenges for points. See your score on the rankings compared to others who have played across the country when you are finished. All games have a remote host that will chat with you during the game. Crazy Dash is our most easy-going scavenger hunt. Come have some fun in Costa Mesa today!

Your Surf City experience begins on an electric bicycle for a stunning ride down the Huntington Beach Bike Trail north to Sunset Beach, with several stops for a few snaps/selfies at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Here we’ll pause and watch skillful locals surf the afternoon waves. After a picturesque ride back to town, we’ll spend some time learning about how surf culture has shaped the state of California and discover some of surfing’s most beloved heroes. We will slowly cruise along Main Street to the Huntington Beach Historical Pier all the while overlooking the beach and the surfers at work and return at our original starting point. The electronic bike is an assist to regular biking, if you feel uncomfortable riding 15 miles an hour you can pedal yourself as when you would with a regular bike.

Wacky Walks of Costa Mesa is a great way to see the city in a fun way! You'll use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. For every photo you submit, you'll get points. You'll be able to see your score on the rankings after compared to all who have played across the country. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Costa Mesa.

Operation City Quest of Costa Mesa is a great way to see the city! Use an app to submit photos of items you find around the city and challenges you complete for points. The items and challenges can be completed in any order you prefer! See your score on the app leaderboard to see how you compare. The scavenger hunt includes a remote host to help via chat along the way. Come discover Costa Mesa.

Our mission is to bring the joy and magical healing powers of surfing to those who want to learn and those who never had the opportunity. We are a team of experienced ocean-conscious surfers and lifeguards who are considerate, patient, First Aid/CPR Certified, and love teaching our passion for surfing and the ocean to others.

We are located on a bike trial which give you access to the entire city and adjacent cities such as Newport Beach and Tustin. On a Pedego Electric Bike, the leading Electric bike brand in the USA, you can travel farther with less stress while you see all the city has to offer.

Operation City Quest of Green Bay lets your team discover the city in a fun and different way. Our app will instruct you to find a variety of items throughout the city in any order you'd like, and do funny challenges, for points! See your points stack up to others during the game on the app's ranking feature. All scavenger hunts come with a remote guide to help you via chat. Come compete with us in Green Bay.