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Newport Beach Harbor Commission
Newport Harbor Dynamics
•Newport Harbor is the largest recreational boat harbor on the west coast
of the US.
•21.6 Miles of Water Frontage within Newport Harbor plus an additional
15.5 miles of water in the Back Bay.
•One of the most popular destinations for all aspects boating and water
activities.
•Home to a large population of nonprofit and collegiate programs engaging
our communities in Sailing,Rowing,Science,Education,Child Development
and Fitness.
•Largest Residential presence on the water on the west coast.
•Thriving business community offering numerous opportunities in dining,
boat rentals,kayaks,whale watching,sportfishing,lodging and
entertainment.
Stakeholder Participants
Newport Harbor Annual Stakeholder Counts
0 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,500,000 3,000,000
Yacht Clubs
Non Profits
Collegiate
For Profit Businesses
City of NPB
Events
Marinas/Launch
Residental Slips/Moorings
Resturants
Beaches
Land Water
Total Annual Count 7,120,819
Newport Harbor Annual Stakeholder Counts
Land Water Total
Yacht Clubs 245,500 20,470 265,970
Non-Profits 74,616 186,226 260,842
Collegiate 300 25,050 25,350
For Profit Businesses 142,162 2,126,997 2,269,159
City of Newport Beach 22,415 N/A 22,415
Events 1,000,000 10,000 1,010,000
Marinas/Launch 0 329,648 329,648
Residential Slips/Moorings 0 193,368 193,368
Restaurants 2,630,357 0 2,630,357
Beaches 113,710 N/A 113,710
Total 4,229,060 2,891,759 7,120,819
Footnotes
•1. Study was conducted over four months contacting all stakeholders via email and telephone.
•2. For stakeholders without POS systems or automation educated estimates were made including consideration for seasonality.
•3. Multiple stakeholders did elect not to participate, and a conservative educated estimate was inserted into this study.
•4. Conservative estimates were provided for this study across the board with some stakeholders reported being affected by reductions in
business due to Covid-19 restrictions.
•5. Beach estimates were based on square footage, seasonality and are very conservative.
•6. Any questions on this study should be directed to Harbor Commissioner Scully or Yahn.