Santa Ana River Jetties Beach

Santa Ana River Jetties Beach is the northernmost beach in Newport Beach, California. This is the quieter end of Newport Beach and an area that attracts surfers.

This city beach is just south of the Santa Ana River channel in Newport Beach. The other side of the river mouth is called JG Island and it’s part of Huntington State Beach.

Surfers are drawn to the surf conditions at this location and simply call it “River Jetties”. It is not advised to enter the river because of contaminated water from street runoff. After heavy rains, stay away from the ocean water too.

Posts for beach volleyball are provided in this area, but there are no facilities, except those at West Newport Park at Seashore Drive and 56th. The lifeguards at River Jetties are provided by Orange County.

A protected path crosses the river on the bridge to JG Island where it connects to the Santa Ana River Trail and the Huntington Beach Bike Trail. Both of these are great bike routes with opportunities to explore the area.

To get to Santa Ana River Jetties, turn at Orange Street off PCH and park along Seashore Drive as close to the river as possible.

Address

Seashore Dr & Summit St
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Other Names

River Jetties

Owner

City Beach

Pet Details

Leashed dogs allowed on the beach before 10am and after 4:30pm, but not between those hours

Fees

Free street parking nearby

Activities

Surfing, Volleyball, Biking, Skating, Running

Amenities

Paved Bike Path, Lifeguards, No Facilities

Links

Water Quality
Water Temps
Tide Chart
River Jetties Surf Report