Visiting Yachtsmen & Guests

Newport Harbor Yacht Club is situated on the Balboa Peninsula in Balboa, California. Located between Los Angeles and San Diego, Newport Beach offers one of the largest recreational boat harbors in the world; often referred to as the “Riviera of the West”, over 9000 boats make Newport Beach their port of call.

The Newport Beach Visitor’s Bureau website offers great information about local activities, dining and sightseeing.


Welcome Reciprocal Guests
The Newport Harbor Yacht Club welcomes reciprocal visitors provided that they have a current membership card from their yacht club. Upon arrival at the club, visitors are asked to check in at the front desk and obtain a guest card.

Guest cards are valid for a period of 10 consecutive days. Reciprocal guests are welcome to enjoy all of the amenities at NHYC. All charges in the clubhouse must be paid with cash or credit card.

NHYC is open Wednesday through Sunday. Dining at the club includes the Main Dining Room where a full menu of prepared by our Executive Chef and his team is offered in a slightly more formal atmosphere. The Pirate’s Den Bar provides for a more casual dining experience but offers the same great menu. Dining “al fresco” on our Main Deck is offered seasonally and is a great place to enjoy the spectacular view of the harbor.


Visiting Yachts
Water depth in Newport Harbor is very shallow in places; please check the tide log and sounding chart prior to arrival.

Unfortunately NHYC has no visitor slips and extremely limited visitor dock space, however NHYC has several guest moorings and offers shore boat service to and from the club from 0730 hours until sunset. The NHYC main dock, located directly in front of the club is for temporary use only.

If you are planning to visit NHYC please contact the NHYC Dockmaster, 949-355-7974 to make arrangements prior to your arrival.

Upon Arrival 
-  All yachts visiting NHYC must identify themselves by flying their yacht club burgee. 
-  Contact the NHYC dock crew on VHF 71 (0730- sunset) one you have passed Bay Island and they will be able to direct you to your guest mooring.
If you arrive after hours, you may tie up to the main dock in front of the club, however some one needs to be aboard the boat until you are able to speak with the dockcrew. 
-  Immediately go to the front desk and fill out a guest moorage registration form. Fees are to be paid at the time of registration by cash or credit card.

Visiting Yacht Moorage Charges – No charge will accrue for the first 48 hours, then as follows
30’ and smaller $19 per day
31’-40’ $23 per day
41’-50’ $27 per day
51’ and larger $31 per day


Amenities and House Rules
Reciprocal guests may utilize all of our facilities, including the locker rooms, public computer and our complete food and beverage services. A 15% service charge and Orange County sales tax will be added to all food and beverage purchases and we ask that you refrain from tipping. 
-  There are showers and restrooms available on a 24 hour basis, located on the east side of the property near the NHYC beach. 
-  Animals are not permitted on the property at any time. 
-  Cell phones are not permitted in the club house or on the main deck. 
-  Shirts and shoes are required while in the clubhouse at all times.