Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve was established to protect, preserve and celebrate the area's natural assets. Go for a walk and watch out for native birdlife.

You'll soon discover why this Newport Beach nature reserve is visited by many travelers. If you're looking for other things to keep you busy, University of California, Irvine, Huntington State Beach, and Segerstrom Center for the Arts are in the area too. They won't take long to reach from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.

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