The Newport Beach Historical Society (NBHS) connects people – past, present, and future. They collect, inspire, educate, preserve and protect the vibrant history of the City of Newport Beach. This includes Balboa, Corona del Mar, Newport Harbor, its islands and offshore, the Back Bay, Newport Coast and Newport Mesa. The Newport Beach Historical Society was formed in 1967. It was incorporated as a non-profit 501c3 corporation in December 2014.

We work with the city of Newport Beach to sustain is incredible heritage. View Historical Markers around the city. Guided tours are available upon request with advance notice by contacting info@newportbeachhistorical.org. 

We opened the museum at the Fun Zone in June 2024. It is operated by our all-volunteer board of directors and docents. We ask the citizens of Newport Beach and other interested parties to assist us with this endeavor. We also seek a permanent museum location for our history collection and offices and are looking for a possible donor to provide this space.

The board of directors hosts several dinner lectures at the Balboa Pavilion. These events cover the history of the sailing, lifeguards, ferry, and Catalina Island. We appreciate our rich heritage.The NBHS preserves the living past of Newport Beach with the Oral History Program. We work with Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona del Mar to assist us in collecting archival items for our collection of Newport Beach heritage.