March 2026

We are celebrating 120 years of Newport Beach!

Newport Beach will have its 120th birthday in September 2026. Join us for the story of the last twenty years, told by its mayors on April 15th at the Balboa Pavilion. Don Webb, the Centennial Mayor and NBHS Board Member, will moderate this presentation. The tale will be told by Former Mayors Ed Selich, Nancy Gardner, Diane Dixon, and Joe Stapleton.

Doors Open at 5:30pm

Dinner Starts at 6:30pm

Tickets

Lido Theater Events

Thank you for having celebrated our story at the Lido Theater for The Irvine Documentary and Sin City: Newport Beach with Newport Beach and Irvine city council and civic leaders. We appreciate your ongoing support of our non-profit.

We had a sold-out crowd at Sin City: Newport Beach with Celeste Dennerline and El Olsen's incredible film. We had a fun reception  with Margerum Wines (tasting room in Santa Barbara next to Hotel California) who provided us with a generous donation. These photos are courtesy of Joseph Barber and the Balboa Island Museum.

Newport Beach Historic Markers

$22-million project is in action to remove 900000 cubic yards of sediment from Newport Harbor's floor. Look for historic markers around the city. You will learn about your local history.

Historic Markers

Support Our 501c3 Non-Profit

Membership

Explore our museum store that offers books, mugs, water bottles, postcards, and NBHS apparel. Shop now and receive 25% off all merchandise with code "History2025" and support our non-profit.