Newport Dunes Movies on The Beach - May

Movies are shown every Friday and Saturday night at dusk, and will continue throughout the summer. Admission is free! $10 for parking. Open to the public

LOCATION:
Newport Dunes Resort - Beautiful outdoor arts and craft show overlooking the Back Bay.

INFORMATION:
949-729-3863

Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race - April

More than 600 boats race from Newport Beach to Ensenada, Mexico

714-834-6106

Newport Beach International Film Festival - April

Attracts nearly 20,000 film devotees from around Southern California and beyond. More than 170 features, shorts, documentaries, and animated films compete for dozens of Jury Awards and Audience Awards. In addition to film screenings, the Festival hosts several premiere galas, yacht parties, and question and answer sessions with filmmakers.

714-253-2880

SandCastle Contest - Summer

This sand-sculpture contest is held at Corona del Mar City and State Beach

Flight of the Lasers - July

This sailboat race in Newport Harbor has been a community tradition for 50 years.

949-673-7730

Clean Harbor - Summer

Volunteers pick up trash around the bay

Character Boat Parade/Wooden Boat Festival - July

A parade and regatta featuring more than 60 classic and contemporary wooden pleasure crafts. Model boat building contest, exhibits, lectures, food, entertainment. The wooden-boat festival features classic and contemporary wooden boats.

714-673-5070

Taste of Newport - September
This three-day food, wine and music festival serves up culinary masterpieces from many of Newport Beach’s finest restaurants, as well as premium wineries from throughout California.

949-729-4400

Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade - mid December

Newport Harbor - More than 200 boats cruise the harbor decorated in dazzling lights. This week-long boat parade, the largest and oldest of its kind in Southern California, lasts about two-and-a-half hours.

714-729-4400