Arts & Culture

Newport Beach is fortunate to possess a vibrant artistic and cultural community with several museums and theaters:

• Orange County Museum of Art is the home to modern and contemporary works.
• Balboa Island Museum and Historical Society preserves the island’s historic photographs and artifacts.
• Discovery Cube’s Ocean Quest is an interactive experience designed to teach visitors about the seven principals of ocean literacy. Exhibits provide an up-close look at maritime history.
• Newport Beach City Arts Commission offers outdoor performances like Shakespeare by the sea.