Back Bay, Newport Beach, Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center

Back Bay, Newport Beach, Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center (parking):

Google Maps mobile link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NYBcTJGfPAwmEn1v6?g_st=ic

Google Maps web link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Peter+and+Mary+Muth+Interpretive+Center+(main+entrance)/@33.652227,-117.8939447,15.43z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dcdfafb4d544c7:0xe9ffb96e417cc0a5!8m2!3d33.6533137!4d-117.8853208

Driving to this location, take SR-55 and take the Newport Boulevard exit from both the northbound and southbound directions, or take SR-73 and take the Bristol Street exit from both the northbound and southbound directions. Head east on University Drive or south on Irvine Avenue, and the parking lot is located near the southeast corner of University Drive at Irvine Avenue. There is a lot with parking, and is located near the Back Bay Center.

From this location on typical direction days, airplanes can be seen taking off from the northeast to southwest direction.

Pros:

• Convenient location
• Scenic setting with paved and unpaved paths for walking, running, cycling, hiking, and other outdoor activities
• Pet friendly
• Parking available in a lot, but fills up so need to go early

Cons:

• No public restrooms
• Limited seating available