Waterfall Hikes Near Newport Beach, CA

85,159 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Waterfalls are a committed day out from Newport Beach, with everything on this page inland in San Gabriel country. San Antonio Falls near Mount Baldy is the gentle pick at 1.4 miles, ending at a 75 foot cascade. Bonita Falls stands 160 feet over Lytle Creek after a mile and a half of moderate trail. Sturtevant Falls runs 3.25 miles through Santa Anita Canyon. Dogs can come on all three of those. Five falls total, and a single spring weekend covers most of the list.

Located at 33.6151°N, -117.8668°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Newport Beach

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

3 of 5 waterfalls near Newport Beach are flowing strongly today

Bonita Falls Moderate Middleman Falls Roaring San Antonio Falls Strong Wolfskill Falls Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 80°F

Tod 80°F Sunny Best
Fri 88°F Sunny
Sat 91°F Sunny
Sun 90°F Sunny
Mon 87°F Sunny
Tue 86°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Newport Beach

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Middleman Falls Roaring · 73 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 San Antonio Falls Strong · 7 cfs 77th percentile
  3. 3 Wolfskill Falls Strong · 7 cfs 77th percentile
  4. 4 Bonita Falls Moderate · 35 cfs 48th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Newport Beach (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

San Antonio Falls waterfall

San Antonio Falls

41.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Newport Beach (3 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Sturtevant Falls waterfall

Sturtevant Falls

35.6 miles away
California
Moderate
3.3 miles 400 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Bonita Falls in California, about 429 feet of drop LiDAR

Bonita Falls

45.4 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Newport Beach

Wolfskill Falls waterfall

Wolfskill Falls

32.4 miles away
California
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Sturtevant Falls waterfall

Sturtevant Falls

35.6 miles away
California
Moderate
3.3 miles 400 ft
San Antonio Falls waterfall

San Antonio Falls

41.9 miles away
California
Easy
1.4 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Bonita Falls in California, about 429 feet of drop LiDAR

Bonita Falls

45.4 miles away
California
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Middleman Falls in California, about 280 feet of drop LiDAR

Middleman Falls

49.9 miles away
California
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Newport Beach

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Newport Beach?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Newport Beach, including San Antonio Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Newport Beach?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Newport Beach, including Bonita Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Newport Beach?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Newport Beach, including Bonita Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Newport Beach?

The shortest waterfall hike near Newport Beach is Bonita Falls at 1.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Newport Beach?

The tallest waterfall near Newport Beach is Bonita Falls at 160 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Newport Beach require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Newport Beach require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Newport Beach?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Newport Beach have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Newport Beach?

The closest waterfall to Newport Beach is Wolfskill Falls, approximately 32.4 miles away.

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