Memorial Day
Junior Lifeguard
6 newportbeachindy . com MAY 26 , 2023
Memorial Day
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Junior Lifeguard
PAGE 4 seasonal favorite , the Inflatable Water Park will be open from 10 a . m . -6 p . m . during the holiday weekend and daily through Labor Day weekend . All watersports activities can be booked in person or online .
Other water-centric activities in the Newport Dunes lagoon include stand-up paddleboarding and pedal boats . Or explore Newport ’ s Back Bay by renting double-kayaks or 21-foot electric Duffy boats . Watersports summer rental hours are from 10 a . m . - 6 p . m . daily beginning May 26 .
Returning this year on select dates through summer is the resort ’ s popular Radiant Rides , a light-up SUP experience . For groups of six to fifteen people , Radiant Rides offers guests the unique opportunity to tour the calm waters of the Back Bay after sunset on illuminated stand-up paddleboards that set the water beneath aglow with colorful neon light .
Newport dunes also hosts live musical performances Memorial Day weekend with Tunes at the Dunes featuring live DJ entertainment by DJ Tina Turntables on Friday , May 26 , and musical performances by David Rosales & His Band of Scoundrels on Saturday , May 27 , and J-Bird and Friends on Sunday , May 28 .
Local food trucks will be on-site all weekend , along with a full bar .
Moe B ’ s Munchies , Newport Dunes ’ walk-up lunch shop , will also be open Memorial Day weekend , serving a menu of American favorites including hot dogs , pizza , sandwiches and salads along with snacks , beer , wine and signature cocktails . Dine on the patio , take food to-go and have a picnic on the beach , or bring the food to your campsite .
Starting Wednesday , May 17 , Moe B ’ s Munchies summer hours are Wednesdays to Fridays from 11 a . m . to 4 p . m . and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a . m . to 5 p . m . Moe B ’ s Munchies will be closed on Monday , May 29 .
Newport Dunes also offers private beach cabanas for daily rentals . Overnight guests can also enjoy poolside cabanas in the pool complex with heated pools and spas .
Parking during the weekend is $ 35 per car and opens at 8 a . m . Admission to enjoy the beach and live entertainment is free . The Tunes at the Dunes series will continue on holiday weekends throughout summer , including 4th of July and Labor Day weekends .
And whether you are a local or from out of town , you can experience waterfront RV and tent camping sites as well as cozy beach cottages . For those who do not own an RV , Newport Dunes can recommend local RV rental companies that will deliver an RV to your site , all hooked up and ready to enjoy .
For more information about Memorial Day Weekend at Newport Dunes and to book a future stay , visit NewportDunes . com . operational for next year ’ s summer program . For safety reasons , all construction activity will be halted during the upcoming busy summer months .
The facility , located near the base of the Balboa Pier , is being funded through a partnership between the City and the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Foundation . City officials and Foundation leaders expressed disappointment over the construction delay but emphasized Newport Beach ’ s commitment to providing a well-constructed facility on behalf of residents and private donors to the Junior Lifeguard Foundation .
“ Although this delay is regrettable , it is necessary to build an excellent facility that will serve our community for decades ,” said Newport Beach Mayor Noah Blom . “ We are working with our contractor and fully expect to resolve these issues , resume construction in the fall and celebrate the opening of a world-class facility next year .”
“ It is unfortunate that the building will not be completed for the 2023 junior lifeguard season ,” said Graham Harvey , chairman of the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Foundation . “ However , we are thankful the City is taking measured steps to provide a quality facility for many generations to come . We look forward to the grand opening in 2024 .”
The construction delays will not require additional fundraising to complete the project .
The new , 5,400 square-foot Junior Lifeguard Building will serve as a permanent home for the City ’ s popular Junior Lifeguard program , replacing a temporary trailer . The building will be available for various public uses when the Junior Lifeguard program is not in session .
The total project cost of $ 7.8 million is being funded mostly through federal funds received by the City through the American Rescue Plan Act ($ 5.2 million ), and private donations to the Junior Lifeguard Foundation ($ 2.051 million ).
The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard program , established in 1984 , is one of the City ’ s most popular youth education programs , employing about 60 instructors and averaging 1,400 participants each summer . The seven-week program operates from late June through early August .
The City ’ s Recreation and Senior Services Department will manage the facility when it is not being used for the Junior Lifeguard program . Potential public uses include fitness classes , education courses , facility rentals , and community meetings .