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Things to do in Newport Beach with kids

Tours & cruises, family fun and museums — 20 places to go with kids in Newport Beach, California. 2 free to enter · most admission $6 to $90. 4 have a verified saving right now.
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Tours & cruises in Newport Beach12

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Family fun in Newport Beach3

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Museums in Newport Beach2

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Parks & beaches in Newport Beach1

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Adventure in Newport Beach1

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Theme parks in Newport Beach1

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What’s on in Newport Beach

Within 25 miles of Newport Beach. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.

Free in Newport Beach

2 attractions in Newport Beach get you in for nothing, in the venue’s own words.

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Places with deals in Newport Beach

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Newport Beach's attractions center on water-based experiences, with cruises and tours dominating the scene. City Cruises Newport Beach offers dining and entertainment cruises on the water. Davey's Locker Whale Watching & Sportfishing operates deep-sea fishing and whale watching cruises departing from Newport Beach. Newport Landing Whale Watching offers guided cruises where visitors board ships to observe whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Beyond the harbor, Balboa Fun Zone is an 80-year-old landmark that offers rides, games, and water sports activities. For families interested in local heritage, Balboa Island Museum documents and interprets the history of the local area and its iconic landmarks. The Catalina Flyer is a 600-passenger catamaran ferry that has provided round-trip service from Newport Beach to Catalina Island since 1988. Additional options include the Balboa Island Ferry for vehicle and pedestrian transport, electric boat rentals through Newport Fun Tours & Rentals, and private gondola cruises through Newport Harbor via Newport Gondola. History and nature attract visitors to the Holocaust Museum Orange County and the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, which educates visitors about Upper Newport Bay through exhibits and interactive displays housed in a 10,000 square foot facility built into a bluff overlooking the water.

What this list covers

Newport Beach has 20 places to go, mostly tours & cruises (12), family fun (3), museums (2).

12 of them publish an admission price, 17 publish opening hours, 1 has something dated on now, 4 are running a verified saving.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on October 14, 2026.

How we know these are real

Savings here are quoted from the attraction’s own website, word for word. This one, for example:

“Save 60% with this $18 whale watching cruise special”

Quoted from newportwhales.com · checked on

Common questions

How many attractions in Newport Beach are running a deal?
4 of the 20 attractions in Newport Beach currently have a verified saving, covering 8 offers in total. Each is quoted from the attraction’s own website. Examples include City Cruises Newport Beach South Boarding, Davey's Locker Whale Watching & Sportfishing, Newport Fun Tours & Rentals. Check each venue’s offer wording and eligibility conditions.
How much do things to do in Newport Beach cost?
Most admission in Newport Beach runs $6 to $90 per person, and 2 places are free to enter. Published prices run from $23 to $180.20 — $23 at Christmas Boat Parade Newport Beach, $180.20 at Newport Gondola, across 5 attractions in Newport Beach that publish their own. Each figure is that venue’s own price line for what it names, which is not always plain admission, and each attraction’s page carries the rest of its rates.
What’s on in Newport Beach right now?
1 attraction in Newport Beach has something dated running, 1 listing in all. Each carries its own dates and the venue’s own sentence, and nothing is listed once its dates have passed.
Is there anything free to do in Newport Beach?
2 attractions in Newport Beach say on their own website that admission is free. We only say free when the venue does, unqualified — a child rate priced at nothing is not a free attraction. Examples include Balboa Island Museum, Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center.
What kinds of attractions are included?
tours & cruises (12), family fun (3), museums (2), parks & beaches (1), adventure (1), theme parks (1).
Are these deals guaranteed to still be available?
No. Every deal here carries the date it was last checked on the attraction’s own website and a link straight to the page it came from, so you can confirm it before you travel. Prices and offers change without notice.
What's best for a quick afternoon with young children?
Balboa Fun Zone offers rides, games, and water sports activities for families with kids. The Balboa Island Ferry transports pedestrians across Newport Beach's waters between Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula, providing a short scenic journey. Fun Zone Arcade & Game Room is a historic arcade located on the boardwalk in Newport Beach along Balboa Bay.
Can we take a day trip to another destination from Newport Beach?
The Catalina Flyer is a 600-passenger catamaran ferry that provides round-trip service from Newport Beach to Catalina Island. Newport Coastal Adventure operates whale watching and coastal tours from Newport Beach, California, offering extended time on the water for older children and adults.
What if we want something different from the usual attractions?
Newport Beach Tikis offers guided cruises around Newport Harbor aboard a one-of-a-kind tiki vessel. Lively Schooner operates classic sailing yachts from Newport Harbor, featuring the 1976 Lively with its emerald green hull and the Mayflower for Catalina Island service. The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center educates visitors about Upper Newport Bay through exhibits and interactive displays.