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Vessel Launching

Trailered vessels may be launched at the Newport Dunes Aquatic Park located at 1131 Back Bay Dr. in Newport Beach. For additional information please call (949)729-3863.

Cost: 

October – April:

Monday – Thursday: $8
Friday – Sunday: $10

May – September:

Monday – Thursday: $10
Friday – Sunday: $15


Vessels are launched in the Upper Newport Bay. Travel time to the breakwater: approximately 40 minutes. Please observe the 5mph/”no wake” speed limit throughout the harbor to the breakwater. 

Guest Slip/Mooring Rentals

Guest Slips:

  • Five slips are available for rent on a first come, first served basis.

  • Slips and moorings must be rented in person and the vessel to be docked/moored
    must be brought to the Harbor Patrol guest dock at the time of rental.

  • Bring to the office current registration/documentation and a picture I.D.

  • Guest slips will accommodate vessels up to 40' overall length.

  • Rates are $0.60 per foot with a $10.00 minimum nightly fee.

  • November-April:
    During these months guest slip renters are required to sleep on board
    their vessels due to possible adverse weather conditions.

Guest Moorings:

  • Various sizes throughout the harbor

  • Rates are $5.00 per night

  • Slips and moorings must be rented in person and vessel to be docked/moored must be brought to the Harbor Patrol guest dock at the time of rental.

  • Bring to the office current registration/documentation and a picture I.D.

  • November-April
    During these months renters of the moorings in Carnation Cove are required
    to sleep on board their vessels due to possible adverse weather conditions.

Length of Stay in Guest Slips and on Moorings


May - October
  • 5 day maximum stay, with two (2) possible maximum 5 day extensions, not to exceed 15 days during any 30-day period, based upon availability and approval by the Watch Commander.


  • November - April
  • 5 day maximum stay, with possible maximum 5 day extensions, not to exceed 60 days within this period, based upon availability and approval by the Watch Commander.


  • Click here to see County Of Orange Slip and Mooring Rental Rules