Newport Sea Base

The Newport Sea Base has a history of providing quality maritime programs for youth since 1937. With a commitment to developing character, our desire is to inspire a love for the marine environment in the hearts of youth.

At 1931 W. Coast Hwy, the Sea Base is located on 400 feet of beautiful waterfront in Newport Beach, California. The site is provided courtesy of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, and operated by the Orange County Council, Boy Scouts of America. A shining example of what a privately funded and publicly accessible facility can do, the Newport Sea Base counts an overall attendance of more than 20,000 per year.

Our fleet of boats includes kayaks, canoes, rowboats and over 3 dozen sailboats. We are also home to three Sea Scout Ships; Del Mar, Renegades and Triton, as well as the Chapman University Crew Team.

You may notice that we have a brand new facility. In 2002, the Sea Base began a $6.8 million project to transform our facility into a modern teaching and aquatics center. The expanded Newport Sea Base now features additional classrooms, a library, conference room, crew center, picnic area and new boating equipment. Consider having your next event, business meeting or birthday party at our beautiful facility.

This facility has been possible because of the generous contributions of many donors. It’s not too late to be included as a donor to this fabulous facility. If you would like to have your name along our bayside walkway, or on our Honor Wall, contact our office at (949)-642-5031