Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Gorgeous paddle session surrounded by nature with our NIXY Inflatable SUPs

Leave it to the OC to build a combination automobile/bicycle/pedestrian path, each with its own lane, along a three mile stretch of the upper portion of the Newport Bay.

But that is exactly what they did.

The trail is all asphalt, with a few very small offshoots into dirt "nature" trails. The place is beautiful, really, but I have to put a fly in the ointment here and divulge one of the OC's dirty little secrets. Somehow or another, a heavy portion of refuse has washed back into the bay and now litters various spots along the trail. It does not overwhelm the area (as you see here), but it definitely gives one pause to reflect.

That aside, the refuge is home to all manner of wildlife -- Ospreys, Snowy Egrets, Herons, Terns, Seagulls, Ravens, crabs, lizards, frogs, wildflowers of an incredible variety, and all the insects they attract.

There really is no elevation gain to speak of, nothing but the 6-mile round trip to give it even a hint of hiking bona fides. But it is a very pleasant way to drop down from a 16-mile noggin' poacher like the long route at Crystal Cove.

We added a second "hike" at another relatively flat nature preserve to round out the day.

But more on that later.

The Preserve was established back in 1975 after a fairly ferocious battle between environmentalists and, well, everybody else. I doubt there is anyone alive today who regrets the turn of events.

For one thing, huge swaths of land have been preserved [and protected] in pristine form, for another, public access through the place makes it a popular destination for runners, hikers and slow-driving tourists.

Finally, the surrounding area is almost completely developed for business, high-end residential, and hotel property.

Everybody wins...well, as long as you're willing to keep your head pointed in the direction most suited to your tastes.

It's probably a workable model only where almost everyone is working with a set of unlimited resources and is willing to put them on the line in pursuit of their interests.

A Walden for billionaires, if you wish. But I gotta admit, it seems to work.

Kunjungi Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Activities

Panduan Perjalanan di Newport Beach

Tempat populer untuk dikunjungi

Arena Pameran Orange County

Nikmati pemberhentian di Arena Pameran Orange County, tempat hiburan untuk dikunjungi di Costa Mesa. Jalan-jalan di sepanjang pantai yang indah di area cocok untuk keluarga ini, atau kunjungi kedai kopi yang menarik.

Lyon Air Museum which includes interior views and aircraft

Museum Angkasa Lyon

Lihat sejumlah mesin terbang paling langka yang tersisa dari Perang Dunia Kedua dan pelajari tentang peran Amerika Serikat dalam sejarah penerbangan.

Muth Interpretive Center

Anda dapat menghabiskan waktu menjelajahi pameran di Muth Interpretive Center di Newport Beach. Jalan-jalan di sekitar pantai cocok untuk keluarga area ini dan nikmati restoran pemenang penghargaan.

Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery

Anda dapat menikmati aktivitas mencicipi makanan atau tur di Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery selama perjalanan Anda ke Newport Beach. Jalan-jalan di sepanjang tepi laut area ini, atau cukup nikmati restoran pemenang penghargaan.

Sunbrite Pools

Berinteraksi dengan alam dan jelajahi aktivitas outdoor di Sunbrite Pools selama perjalanan Anda di Newport Beach. Jalan-jalan di sekitar pantai cocok untuk keluarga area ini dan nikmati restoran pemenang penghargaan.

America's Family Pet Expo

Bawa keluarga ke America's Family Pet Expo selama perjalanan Anda ke Costa Mesa. Nikmati festival yang semarak dan pilihan hiburan di area dapat ditempuh dengan berjalan kaki ini.

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Cek ketersediaan hotel di dekat Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa CA

Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

500 Bayview Cir Newport Beach CA

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

4500 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA

OC Hotel Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa CA

Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

2642 Newport Blvd Costa Mesa CA

Sunset Inn

2100 Newport Blvd Costa Mesa CA

Hampton Inn by Hilton Costa Mesa Newport Beach

2070 Newport Blvd Costa Mesa CA

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

1107 Jamboree Rd Newport Beach CA

Cozy Inn

325 W Bay St Costa Mesa CA

Lihat total 4.397 properti di Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Harga per malam terendah yang ditemukan dalam 24 jam terakhir berdasarkan pencarian 1 malam untuk 2 tamu dewasa. Harga dan ketersediaan dapat berubah sewaktu-waktu. Ketentuan tambahan dapat berlaku.