Newport Dunes Aquatic Park Is Open

Splash into Newport Dunes this summer and cool off with the family!

One of Southern California’s most popular summer tradition returns as Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina opens its highly popular Moe B. Dunes Aquatic Park. The waterpark is situated in the Back Bay and offers a wide range of massive, colorful inflatable amenities from giant icebergs and water trampolines to rock climbing walls and massive teeter-totters.  Passes are available — $20 for 2 hours and $30 for 4 hours.Also available are:

• sailing lessons
• ecological kayak tours (weekends only)
• rentals of paddleboats
• rentals of surrey bikes
• electric boats
• hydrobikes
• catamarans and stand-up paddle boards.

Private beachside cabanas also are available for rent and must be reserved in advance by calling (949) 999-3180.Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort offers a one-mile stretch of sand along the waveless waters of the Back Bay lagoon called Mother’s Beach.  Full-time lifeguards staff the shore.  For more information please call (949) 279-4507.

The 100-acre waterfront resort includes a state-of-the-art RV park, 24 mobile cottages, rent-a-tent camping sites, 450-slip marina and a private waveless beach, convenience store and playground.

The Dunes also is home to the Back Bay Bistro, the critically acclaimed onsite restaurant that overlooks the tranquil waters of Upper Newport Bay.  The Dunes is located at 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. Call (949) 729-DUNE or visit www.newportdunes.com for more info.