
Supporting our local communities and businesses is something we care deeply about. This holiday season, we're proud to partner with the Melinda Hoag Smith Center at Hoag Hospital for our annual Toy Drive!
Donated toys will be distributed by the Center at a special Holiday Family Night for underserved families throughout Orange County. Together, we can help bring a little extra joy to families who need it most.
Please stop by one of our collection events or participating locations this month to drop off a new, unwrapped toy or baby clothes!
A HUGE thank you to all of our community partners listed below for helping make this effort possible!
When & Where can you donate toys?
November 1 - 30: Engine-Ears Toy Stores in Corona del Mar and Newport Coast.
November 7 - 20: Moongoat Coffee in Costa Mesa
November 21: 9:00 - 11:00am Minney's Yacht Surplus Drop off a toy and get a free coffee and donut! First 15 donations get a free NMA hat!
November 21: 9:00am- 12:00pm CDM Farmers Market - Mr. Garrett Weston and Associates, CB Realty Stop by their booth to donate your toy!
November 29th: The Harp Inn - Bring a toy and see the Slimtones Band Play at OC's famous Irish Pub!
Let's come together and help make this a holiday season to remember for 250 local families!
We still have a few toy collection boxes available! If you own or manage a local shop or business and would like to host a collection box, we'd love to hear from you.
The Newport Mooring Association is teaming up with the Newport Bay Conservancy for the 42nd Annual California Coastal Clean-up Day!
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Big Canyon Trail. (Take San Joaquin Hills Road, see the map below)
This is a great opportunity for the harbor community to come together and spend a few hours giving back to Newport Harbor to keep our local waterways clean and beautiful.
We look forward to seeing you there!
A Few Important Details for the Event
📋 Waiver: Everyone will be required to sign a waiver before participating. Waivers will be available at the event, but you can also complete one in advance here: https://apps.docusign.com/webforms/us/f4243034bc88e0851ade626c4cdc669e
🚗 Parking & Location:
Google Maps Location - Please save for future reference
Cross Streets for accessing the trails are Jamboree and San Joaquin Hills Road. After parking at the bottom of San Joaquin Hills Road (which turns into Back Bay Drive) turn right onto Back Bay Drive. Follow Back Bay Drive for approximately ¼ mile. The Big Canyon parking lot will be on your left.
Please be mindful that this is a relatively small parking lot. If you are able to and up for a short walk, please consider parking along San Joaquin Hills Road and walking to the site.
♿ Accessible Parking: A few accessible parking spaces are available in the Big Canyon parking lot for those who need them.
🚻 Restrooms: Freshly serviced porta potties will be available at the event site.
👟 Dress for the Marsh: Please come prepared to get a little dirty! Conditions out on the marsh may be muddy or wet, so wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. Dress appropriately for being outdoors and on uneven terrain.
Bring your family, friends, and fellow boaters and join us for a morning of giving back to the harbor we all enjoy.
Please complete the form below to let us know you will be attending
We look forward to seeing you!
Monday, November 9th 2026
@ 5:00pm
City Council Chamber
100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach
Q & A Session for
Yacht Club Appraisal