Newport Beach is more than a stunning coastal destination. It’s a delicate, living ecosystem—where back bay estuaries meet the open sea, where egrets glide over quiet marshes, and where tidepools shimmer with life. As visitors, we are not just travelers. We are guests.

And every guest has a role to play in protecting the beauty they’ve come to experience.

Here are a few simple, meaningful ways to be a kind guest during your time in Newport Beach:

1. Pick up after yourself—and if you see something left behind, pick that up too.
It’s a simple act of care that protects wildlife, keeps our coastline clean, and helps preserve the beauty we all come to enjoy.

2. Stay on Designated Trails
Our open spaces, trails, and beaches are full of native plant life and animal habitats that can be easily disturbed. By sticking to marked paths, you help protect these spaces for both wildlife and future explorers.

3.  Leave What You Find
It might be tempting to pocket a shell, a stone, or a flower—but even the smallest elements play a role in the coastal ecosystem. Snap a photo instead, and leave nature as you found it.

4. Respect Wildlife from a Distance

Whether it’s a curious sea lion or a great blue heron mid-flight, enjoy the moment from afar. Avoid feeding or approaching animals—our presence should never interrupt theirs.

5. Pack It In, Pack It Out

Bring reusable water bottles, carry your own waste, and avoid single-use plastics. Leave every beach, trail, or overlook cleaner than you found it.

6. Let Nature Speak

Keep sound levels low—no portable speakers or loud conversations. Let the natural soundtrack of waves, birdsong, and breeze be part of the experience.

7. Wear Your Stewardship

Small choices make a big impact. Support conservation through meaningful purchases like the Steward Cap, which funds restoration efforts through 100% of proceeds. Fashion with purpose.

8. Educate Yourself & Others

The more we know, the more we care. Visit local organizations like the Newport Bay Conservancy or Environmental Nature Center to learn about the ecosystems you’re walking through. Then share what you’ve learned.

Together, We Steward This Place. Being a kind guest isn’t about rules—it’s about respect. It’s about honoring the spaces that host us, and ensuring they remain wild, beautiful, and welcoming for generations to come.

Nature is hosting. Be a kind guest.