Newport Harbor Yacht Club
Yacht & sportfish marina · Newport Harbor
123 Harbor Dr, Newport Beach, California
Overview
Newport Harbor Yacht Club is a yacht & sportfish marina in Newport Beach, California, with wet slips for vessels up to 80 feet. Positioned on Newport Harbor with access to Pacific Ocean, Harbor, Newport Harbor Yacht Club serves boaters working Newport to Catalina (26 nm) and the broader Newport Beach cruising area. The marina is configured for transient cruisers, sportfish owners, and annual slip holders, with shore power, fresh water, and dockmaster support on site.
Newport Harbor's 9,000+ small craft and active yacht-club racing scene make it one of the most coveted slip markets in Southern California.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Newport Harbor
Access
Pacific Ocean, Harbor
Typical water depth
12–18 ft MLW
Hurricane protection
Standard exposure
Dockage options
Includes wet slips, transient and monthly dockage, with yacht dockage for larger vessels.
Boat compatibility
Maximum LOA accommodated: 80 ft. Confirm beam, draft, and air clearance when reserving.
Amenities
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Valet Docking
- Concierge
- Yacht Club
- Pool
- Covered Slips
- 24/7 Security
Shore power & utilities
Transient, monthly & liveaboard
Transient docking
✓ Available
Overnight and weekly slips for cruising boaters.
Monthly slips
✓ Available
Monthly dockage typically $28 – $55 / ft / month.
Liveaboard slips
Limited availability
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $28 – $55 / ft / month
- Transient estimate
- $28 – $55 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Yacht dockage
- Yacht dockage for 80–80+ ft typically priced at the upper end of $28 – $55 / ft / month; concierge rates available.
- Seasonality
- Year-round; peak summer racing June–September.
Pricing may vary by season, boat length, and electric metering. Contact marina for exact availability and pricing.
See the full wet slip pricing guide, monthly slip costs, and transient slip pricing.
Local boating context
Nearby boating destinations
- • Balboa Island
- • Catalina Island
- • Crystal Cove
Popular cruising routes
- • Newport to Catalina (26 nm)
- • Dana Point day sail
- • Long Beach run
Nearby fuel stops
- • Balboa fuel dock
- • Lido fuel
Seasonality
Year-round; peak summer racing June–September.
