This is a really nice and clean park! It's very small but it's perfect to go to and relax as you watch the sunset. There's a few benches available and parking is only found residentially. read more

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Finding parking can be challenging but the views are worth it. Always a nice little spot to relax for a bit or take in some fresh air. read more

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Where are the benches? Went today nowhere to sit. What the heck. This was such a peaceful place to sit and watch boats. read more

If you are a hopeless romantic look no more. Especially if you need a breath of fresh air. Many locals love to mingle but for most it is perfect, for a simple walk. Not much is needed but when parking please be respectful of the local residents. Lots of parking around but again please be mindful of noise pollution. This is perhaps and for many our holy grail. Just bikini's and Palm Trees? No, not really but bring lunch and something to drink because the views are breath taking. All ages are welcome! A must on your bucket list! ps. bring a camera or a fishing pole as many go out into the jetty to fish. read more

What a beautiful day to come to this cute little park overlooking the beach where the Wedge is. It is a lovely place to meditate and be super unbelievably grateful to be here! Lots of cute dogs to pet and take photos of too!! read more

West Jetty View Park - Parks Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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I don't know when this park was founded, but I've spent quite a few hours at the Wedge and on the west jetty itself without ever having seen it, so either I was a smart kid who knew that it was more fun to play in ridiculously dangerous surf and on almost-as-dangerous rocks than to sit on a bench on some grass, or it didn't exist in 1990. It's 2020 now, and I'm old. OK, I'm not that old, but I was with my parents, and no one in Orange County seemed to realize that there's a pandemic that doesn't care about your party affiliation or your God-given right to be negligently selfish or your shortsightedness. The fewer people that catch it, the better. That's true for everyone, but it's especially true for the people in this part of Orange County, who tend to be older. So wear a mask, even if you don't believe in it. It's true, we were the only people wearing masks, so we didn't want to venture onto the sand, and I didn't think my parents would enjoy the rocks. We did enjoy watching all the people in boats and yachts and paddle boards and outriggers and dinghies and catamarans going out to sea or coming back in. My mom and I reminisced on our time in the Ragamuffin--or was it the Green Boat?--with my brother and Buster (RIP), who was quite interested in the sea lions on the buoy at the mouth of the harbor. That moment has always stuck with me; who ever knew that my childhood dog would get within sniffing and tail-wagging (Buster) and barking (the sea lions) distance of a group of sea lions in their natural habitat? Those outbound boats were following in the fictional footsteps--er, wake?--of the SS Minnow, in case you didn't know. A three-hour tour, indeed. And while we didn't spend three hours here on that day, we did get our fill of the local scenery. The park is tiny, but it's well maintained, and the benches are nice. Nearby parking is impossible, but we came late in the afternoon, and we snagged a place about a quarter of a mile away. I doubt it's that easy at any other time. Balboa Peninsula always makes me a little bit sad because it's not how I remember it. I really am an old fogy, but in my defense, I don't only object to the existence of the change; I object mainly to the nature of that change. The place has grown richer, gaudier, more pretentious, and more exclusive. Exclusive is a bad word. If you don't think of it as a bad word, you've either never thought about what it means, or you're OK with excluding other people. In my mind, there's no difference between exclusive and exclusionary. I still feel comfortable in most non-gated parts of Newport Beach, but that's because I came here quite often as a kid, and I still feel strangely protected by the fact that even at that age I understood that having a lot of dollars didn't mean you had a lot of sense. As I've grown older, I've realized that the connection between dollars and sense is inversely proportionate, at least beyond a certain threshold; the more you have of one, the less you have of the other. read more

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If you are a sunrise and a wave chaser , this is the spot, parking is free in this expensive neighborhood with a fantastic view of the bay and the ocean! Countless beautiful sunrise, here is a few! read more

West Jetty View Park - Parks Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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LoVE LOvE LOVe this place!:) The only place I've been where I can be around the seals extremely up close and personal. Also, dolphins usually swim around the jetty around sunset! The short hike through the jetty(slabs of concrete and rock) is fairly easy for the average active adult. It would definitely be challenging for a young child or someone who is less mobile, especially at night. There might be some climbing and/or jumping. And there will definitely be an unforgettable scent, the closer you get to the end. Beware of seals! read more

5 Stars!! It was on our third date that we happened upon this spot. Would come here every weekend after that first time. We loved just hanging out here. Sometimes we would walk to the beach located nearby. Most of the time, though, we would just sit on our bench. Woohoo! Really exciting just sitting on a bench. Maybe it is hard to believe, but we could spend hours there talking, checking out the beautiful views, or simply doing nothing. Simply romantic! It is so very special, that I even proposed to my wife there at our bench! We do not have the opportunity to go there too often anymore. When we do, though, it is as magical and romantic as ever! read more

Small and peaceful beach park, very chill at night, you can watch the wave and the other side is the city light of Newport Beach. read more

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I found this place by accident when I rented a cruiser and made my way down to the eastern most tip of newport beach. It can be hard to find without a map because it's nestled in the middle of a residential neighborhood on east newport beach. Pros: * Amazing scenic views of the channel * Not crowded * Just a short bike ride away from the end of the boardwalk * Quiet neighborhood Cons: * Very small * No bathrooms * No parking The views alone almost give this place a perfect 5 read more

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I am a big fan of Newport beach for my family visits and for my photo studio shoots. My recent gig introduced me to Balboa Peninsula and led me to West Jetty View Park. Amazing beach with perfect wave for the surfers and bodyboarders! I went around 4pm and was til 7pm. The golden hour for photography. There were a lot more people than I expected but it was a saturday and with that in mind, it was not as bad as other beaches. The houses on our way to the park was to die for... Just sightseeing our way there was amazing! I went back there the next day with my family to share my awe with them. my kids loved the beach and its mesmerizing waves. On our way out of the park, we stopped for food. Overall, amazing place to take your family or with friends for a dip in the water and some beer on your way back! read more

West Jetty View Park - West Jetty View Park! Went for a family shoot and took this photo! amazing view!!! - Parks Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Beautiful, quiet, and serene. The houses are beautiful and to die for. Great place to have a picnic and swim by the ocean. Hardly any people. Walk around the neighborhood to gawk at the beautiful houses. Parking are limited. Best time to go is on weekdays in the morning. read more

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Tiny park with beautiful views of the harbor channel. Nighttime is when it's quietest..peaceful, romantic. It's hard to find parking any other time of day. Fishermen come to the jetty at night. Sometimes a creepy guy is there who gets jollies off of following people onto the beach at night, but so far he's been harmless. But be aware of your surroundings, and watch your step on the jagged rocks. Sit on a bench with your sweetheart and watch the boats come and go. It is magical. read more

This is for Jetty View Park, the small park at the tip of Balboa, near "The Wedge" It's not much of a park - you won't find any rec fields, and there's not much there, but I enjoy it. You can sit, watch the boats go in and out of the harbor, and just sit back and relax. It reminds me a lot of those little neighborhood gardens you run across in San Francisco. A smattering of benches, some grass, nice area, good views, and that's it. No pesky restrooms around, no parking lot, it's just a nice small residential park that you can take advantage of to pass the time if you like watching boats or the harbor entrance or spying on those bonfires at Corona Del Mar. A spot of tranquility that I honestly feel guilty for writing about since this may cause more people to go there... I imagine that parking would be hard here if The Wedge starts to get really big, but if you're looking for a review of a park, you are probably not going to go to a sea side park when you hear reports of 20 foot waves. (For those that don't know, The Wedge is a surf break that only breaks under specific conditions, but when it does, it's pretty big and can draw some massive crowds of on lookers to stare and gawk at people taking rather large waves that break pretty close to shore) Is it perfect? 5 stars... Not quite, but it's peaceful, generally quiet, and nice. I like it. read more

Even while going to high school at Corona del Mar, I never made it to this side of the jetty. Oddly, the best view of CdM is from the tippy tip of the Peninsula. Watch the boats go in and out, the surfers at the Wedge, and the poorly trained NAC rowers get punished by their coaches out here. Okay, maybe I was in that 8-man. TL;DR: A bit out of the way but picturesque. read more

A great spot to sit and relax and watch the harbor activity. Lovely views. It is right at the wedge - so when the big waves are here - this is the spot to park....then walk over to the beach and be amazed. read more

West Jetty View Park - Parks Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Good little place to stop and visit. It has a small grass area to sit and view the cove, the bummer is that dogs are only not allowed from 10am - 4:30. Very large beach to walk around, bring some shoes though because the sand has sticks and shells in it. read more

this is the most romantic spot i have ever been at. thanks to the bf!

Very nice peaceful romantic spot. Especially in the evening.

It's pretty peaceful here, even with about 400 people fishing on the Wedge. The waves come right off the ocean and crash here pretty hard, and the harbor is filled with boats of all kinds. Standing in the park, you can look out over much of Newport's harbor and the Wedge. There's some bitchy seagulls that you have to watch out for. They like to poop and eat crabs and then poop out said crabs. I think they're used to the fishermen stealing these crabs, so they don't put up with much crap. Also, be careful traversing the rocks on the Wedge. If you fall in the cracks, the crabs will eat you alive! read more

This is a great place to come and watch all the boats come and go from the harbor out to the ocean. Great place to walk your your pet and have lunch. read more