Newport Bay – Balboa Island loop from Newport Harbor High School

Newport Bay – Balboa Island loop from Newport Harbor High School

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Newport Bay – Balboa Island loop from Newport Harbor High School

01:06

24.5km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Bus stop

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5.38 km

Newport Bay

Highlight • Beach

Newport Bay is also known as Newport Harbor. It is a picturesque coastal inlet in Southern California and famous for its upscale waterfront homes, marinas, and vibrant boating scene.

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7.05 km

Balboa Island

Highlight • Settlement

Pleasant small island community in Newport Bay, connected by a bridge to the mainland on the North side at Bayside Drive, and by a ferry to the Balboa Peninsula to …

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11.3 km

Begonia Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Large lawn park along Bayside Dr, together with the linear Bayside Park connecting the PCH at Corona del Mar town center with the waterfront along Newport Bay.

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17.9 km

Newport Bay

Highlight • Beach

Newport Bay is also known as Newport Harbor. It is a picturesque coastal inlet in Southern California and famous for its upscale waterfront homes, marinas, and vibrant boating scene.

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18.0 km

View of Newport Harbor from Harbor House

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The bridge crosses San Diego Creek, providing views of Newport Bay (also known as Newport Harbor). The area is known for its upmarket marinas, along with the Newport Center shopping and entertainment district, overlooking the bay.

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18.8 km

Back Bay Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

All told, this trail winds more than 10 miles along both sides of Upper Newport Bay. It has lots of opportunities for rest stops, educational opportunities, and even a link to the 22-mile Mountains to Sea Trail.

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