Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Ecological Reserve represent approximately 1,000 acres of open space. During winter migration up to 35,000 birds may be using the Bay at one time.
With a beautiful 10,000 square-foot Interpretive Center, Upper Newport Bay is one of the best facilities in Orange County for recreation and wildlife viewing. Upper Newport Bay is a Mecca for birders, joggers, bicyclists, hikers, horseback riders, educators...and more.
Located less than 2 miles from the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, you can come to Upper Newport to get away from it all, while still being in the middle of it all!
With a beautiful 10,000 square-foot Interpretive Center, Upper Newport Bay is one of the best facilities in Orange County for recreation and wildlife viewing. Upper Newport Bay is a Mecca for birders, joggers, bicyclists, hikers, horseback riders, educators...and more.
Located less than 2 miles from the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, you can come to Upper Newport to get away from it all, while still being in the middle of it all!
