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Newport Dunes
About Us
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is an iconic, family-friendly recreation destination celebrating 60+ years of cherished memories in Orange County. Newport Dunes is home to the area’s premier waterfront RV resort, featuring 372 RV sites, 27 charming cottages, a 442-slip marina, 6-lane boat launch ramp, bike and watercraft rentals, a waveless beach and swimming lagoon, and an Inflatable Water Park. Our resort offers breathtaking venues and elegant catering for beachfront weddings and corporate events, and hosts exciting, year-round live entertainment.
Our Mission
Mission Statement
Our Vision
Vision Statement
Our Values
- Pride
- Integrity
- Loyalty
- Equality
- Respect
Past to Present
About Newport Dunes
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is on land leased from the County of Orange. The public is welcome to enjoy the beach, bike and pedestrian trails, as well as use the boat launch. The RV resort and cottages offer guest amenities such as the pool facility with poolside cabanas, showers and restrooms, laundromat, horseshoes, volleyball court, beach cabanas, and planned activities.
Fun Facts
- Newport Dunes began hosting guests in 1958! That’s over 60 years.
- We offer 100 acres of public beach along Newport Beach’s scenic Back Bay.
- Newport Dunes offers 407 RV full hook-up sites and 27 cottages.
Meet Moe B
Since the 1960’s Moe B the whale has been an icon both on the beach and later added to the water.
Kids love playing on Moe B. We hear from guests who remember playing on Moe B as a child and now they are bringing their families to Newport Dunes.
Awards & Accolades
Driven by our strong company values
Health & Safety
Your health and safety is very important to us.
Environmentally-Friendly
Newport Dunes appreciates being located next to the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.
Customer Focus
Our team is dedicated to providing a great guest experience.
Double Your California Fun with a Stay in San Diego
Try one of our sister resorts in the heart of San Diego. Both resorts hug the shores of Mission Bay. And they each offer an awesome camping experience.
Lively Family-Friendly Fun
Campland is legendary for it's festive atmostphere and family-friendly fun. Amenities include a public beach, water sports rentals, pools and hot tubs, gym, playground, skate park, video arcade, beach volleyball, horseshoes, off-leash dog park, market, and a sports court. Dine or grab a cocktail at the Cantina and enjoy ice cream at our ice cream parlor. Kids love to join the planned activities. Families return year after year to Campland to create fabulous memories.
Camp on the Mellow Side
Mission Bay RV Resort is quieter and offers a pool, hot tub, and clubhouse, public beach and miles of hiking/biking trails. Mission Bay South offers RV camping on a paved surface. Mission Bay North offers a more rustic feel, with larger sites on dirt. Tent camping is also allowed at the North resort. Both parks offer full hookups and access to enjoy the amenities at Campland.
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