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Holiday Fun at Newport Dunes
Fire & Lights Festival
A Winter Wonderland Awaits!
Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland by the bay. Witness dazzling fire performances, capture precious moments with Santa, and let the kids run wild on our giant inflatables. Warm up with hot cocoa, cider, or soup while roasting marshmallows. Relax and socialize around one of our fire pits and make s’mores. As the night falls, marvel at the breathtaking sight of over 50 illuminated floating lights on the bay.
Don’t forget to pick up your perfect holiday tree or wreath to complete your festive season.
Join us Thursday - Sunday evenings
The Fire & Lights Festival runs from November 29, 2024 – January 5, 2025. All are welcome every Thursday – Sunday evening from 4 pm – 9 pm.
Kids will love our Snomazing maze and Gingerbread slide. Starting December 12, we’ll have a gigantic Snowzilla slide that is 40 feet tall and 70 feet long! Tickets will be available for single rides or wristbands for unlimited rides.
Fire Pits & S'more Kits
Cozy up around the fire, roast marshmallows for s'mores or sip some hot chocolate.
Igloo Bar with Festive Sips & Snacks
Grab festive drinks from our Igloo Bar and enjoy around the fire! Enjoy tasty soups and other snacks too.
Fire Dancing
Watch fire dancing on Friday & Sunday evenings. It will be spectacular show with Lighting of the Bay in the background!
Photos with Santa
On Saturday evenings through Christmas, stop by and meet Santa. Take a photo to remember!
Lighting of the Bay
Experience the magic of over 50 floating holiday light displays on the bay.
Kids Activities &
Inflatables
There will be plenty for the kids to do while you relax and enjoy the holiday fun! Inflatable mazes, slides, activities, & more!
Festive Fun
Helpful Fire & Lights Information
Elevate Your Guest's Newport Beach experience with Unforgettable activities at Newport Dunes Year-Round
Do your guests need some fun and memorable activities to enhance your guests’ visit to Newport Beach?
We offer a variety of options to suit every taste:
We also host numerous events throughout the year. All our “Tunes at the Dunes” live entertainment is free to the public. We have family-friendly bands, food trucks, and a full bar available.
For the public and hotel guests, we offer:
- Public Beach with waveless, calm water.
- Watersport Adventures: Rent SUP’s, kayaks, pedal boats, or explore the harbor in style with our 21-foot electric Duffy boats.
- Beach Bliss – Reserve a beach Cabana for ultimate relaxation and shade.
- Family Fun: Enjoy Live Entertainment with food trucks and a full bar at our popular beachside “Tunes at the Dunes” series (free to the public) and Special Events – check our event calendar for details. Events start Memorial weekend each year.
- (Closed for the winter season) Fun-Filled Recreation on the Water: Our Inflatable Aquatic Park opens Memorial Weekend and runs through Labor Day weekend. It’s perfect for kids over 5 years old and up!
Paid parking is available or you can ride share here.
We also offer paid special events hosted by various organizations such as the Pacific Wine & Food Classic and Hoag Summerfest.
Elevate Your Guests' Newport Beach Getaway
More information is below. Here are helpful downloadable flyers to print and provide to your guests.
Downloadable Flyers:
- Watersports Rentals Flyer
- Electric Duffy Boat Rental Flyer
- Inflatable Water Park Flyer (summer season only)
- Beach Cabana Rental Flyer (summer season only)
Free Live Entertainment at Tunes at the Dunes
Tunes At The Dunes hosts three great bands during holiday weekends in the summer months.
Memorial Day Weekend – 5/23/25 – 5/26/25
4th of July Weekend – 7/4/25 – 7/6/25
Labor Day Weekend – 8/29/25 – 8/31/25
Jive to free, family-friendly live entertainment! Local food trucks will be serving delicious food and a full bar will be serving tasty cocktails, beer, seltzers and non-alcoholic beverages.
Rich Experiences Abound at Newport Dunes
Are your guests looking for things to do around Newport Beach? Newport Dunes can help entertain your guests with fun experiences for the whole family or an adult retreat.
Inflatable Aquatic Park
Bring the family or your group and create memories that will last a lifetime! For ages 5 years old and up. Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost is $20 for a one-hour session, and it does tire kids out! Lifejackets are included. Advance reservations are suggested via this link.