Newport Beach Aquatic Center

The Aquatic Center of Newport Beach is an ideal place
for anyone who loves the water or loves to work out
and stay in shape.  The over 18,000 square foot
facility offers a multi-purpose meeting room, both
weight and cardiovascular training facilities, locker
rooms for both men and women, and a storage area for
well over 400 canoes and kayaks!

North Star Beach is here as well, offering a launching
dock off the sandy shore.  The Aquatic Center offers
direct access to Newport Harbor and North Star Beach,
offering rowers and paddlers their choice of water
activities and sports.

During the year, the Aquatic Center offers many
different activities and events.  A majority of these
test team skills and individual skills, which is
perfect for anyone looking to get into the Olympics
or just learn more about water based activities.

Along with the many programs for members, the Aquatic
Center in Newport Beach is also open to the public.
Even though you don’t have to be a member here, there
are special discounts that members receive.  If you
happen to be on vacation in Newport Beach, it’s ideal
to stop by the Aquatic Center and check out everything
they offer.

Historical Sites Of Newport Beach

All along Newport Beach there are several historic
sites that are worth checking out.  Many of them
were around back in the early 1900′s, which is
great to see for anyone who wants to see what the
past was like or to learn more about the history
behind Newport Beach.

Balboa Pavilion
Located at 400 Main Street, the Balboa Pavilion
is the first landmark for Newport Beach.  Built in
1905, the pavilion was the end of the line for the
Red Car of the Pacific Electric.  Now days, the
Balboa Pavilion hosts a variety of shops, a
chartering company, and even a restaurant.

McFadden’s Wharf
Completed in 1889, the wharf began the decade for
Newport as a shipping port.  Built by James and
Robert McFadden, the wharf was a great way to ship
lumber from Northern California to those who
settled here.

Old Landing
The Old Landing is located at Highway 101 & Dover
Drive.  Established in 1870, the Old Landing was
designated to be a new port by the McFaddens, who
went on to establish a shipping service in the area
of Newort.  Now, there’s a bridge and highway on
an area of teh site.  The remaining area of the
Old Landing is vacant.