Those lucky enough to be able to enjoy the beach and spend some time on the sand or walking the piers in Newport Beach may also be looking for the chance to learn something new. The Newport area has plenty to offer in terms of lessons, camps, classes and many other activities, including learning the ins-and-outs of the beach lifestyle with surfing classes, skating and beach volleyball courses.
Recreation Classes
The City of Newport Beach recreation department offers wide variety of year round programs and non-residents only have to pay a ten dollar charge to enjoy these great activities. Some of the classes offered are Beach Fitness Boot Camps, tennis, beach volleyball,skateboarding and sailing camps.
City of Newport Beach Recreation& Senior Services Department
3300 Newport Blvd Newport Beach, California 92663
(949) 644.3151
Junior Lifeguard Program
The Newport Beach Life Guards provide an extensive training course called the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard program. This program is six-weeks of ocean safety and lifeguard training for children ages 9-15 that is open to non-residents. A swim test is required for acceptance into the program.
Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Program
(949) 675-8420
Surf Lessons and Camps
Everyone who visits Newport dreams of paddling a board and hitting the waves. For those who want to know how to do it, there are several options available. A variety of programs offer lessons to surfers of all ages and levels. Most provide a board and wet suit; all the student needs to do is bring a rash guard and willingness to paddle out into the ocean.
Newport Surf camp
1-866-SURF CAMP
Newport Surf School
949-760-1430
City of Newport Beach Recreation Department
(949) 644.3151
Culinary Classes
It can be difficult while at home to find time to learn something new in the kitchen, so vacation time may be the perfect time to take a cooking class to learn about wine pairings, main courses, spicy Thai or delectable desserts.
Mélange
(949) 812- 8162
1011 Camelback Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Royal Thai Cuisine
(949) 645-8424
4001 W Coast Hwy Newport Beach, CA 92663
A visit to Newport Beach and the Balboa Peninsula offers the opportunity to enjoy great restaurants, beach treats on the boardwalk and fun activities in the sun and sand. However, a vacation is also the perfect time to find the time it can be so difficult to set aside at home to take a class or learn a new skill – particularly a skill like surfing that makes a visit to the beach even more fun.
Kathleen Curry - As a self-professed travel guru Kathleen Curry has spent many of her days and future retirement savings on travel. She has worked in the ...
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