6 AM
Dory Fleet Fish Market
Newport Pier · Market
The historic Dory Fleet dories beach at Newport Pier each morning and sell direct from the boats. Cash only, arrive early for best selection.
10 AM
Wedge Bodysurfing
East Jetty (The Wedge) · Active
The Wedge is the most powerful shore break in California on any real swell. Epic watching even if you're not swimming.
11 AM
Balboa Island Ferry Crossing
Balboa Fun Zone dock · Family
The 5-cent Balboa Island Ferry has been running since 1919. Walk on, ride 400 feet across the harbor, explore the island.
6 PM
Harbor Happy Hour
Balboa Peninsula restaurants · Music
Newport's harbor-view restaurants open their terraces for happy hour, with the boat traffic as the dinner show.
7:35 PM
sun-timed
Newport Pier Sunset Walk
Newport Pier · Sunset
Walk to the end of the pier as the sun drops into the Pacific over the open ocean. The harbor glows behind you.
Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade
One of the largest illuminated boat parades in the world. Decorated vessels circle Newport Harbor for a week in December.
Newport to Ensenada Race
125-mile offshore yacht race from Newport Harbor to Ensenada, Mexico. Start is visible from the harbor and piers.
Balboa Island Parade
The intimate island community parades through its own narrow streets. One of the most charming small-scale parades in OC.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.