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Sunset Ridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 360 Google reviews · Running trail in Newport Beach, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sunset Ridge Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Tranquil park boasting baseball fields, a play area, grassy lawns and views of the ocean.
What runners say about Sunset Ridge Park
“Clean benches, clean bathrooms, awesome play equipment, and great fields.”
“Nice park to explore with great views, easy parking across the street (paid), quick restaurants across the other street (Charcoal Broiler).”
This is a very beautiful park. Right by the beach. It's quite and regardless of the weather it's a great place to go walking, jogging, or just unwind. There was a group playing soccer, some riding their bikes, and some people walking their dogs. It's super clean definitely a place to visit more often.
One of my favorite parks because the elevation gets the ocean in clear sight. Great place to walk a few loops and take in the scenery.
One of the best parks in Newport Beach. Be warned that if you do not live in walking distance from here, it is a mission to get to this park. It is located off of Pacific Coast Highway and superior.
All I can say is wow, what a gorgeous breath taking view of Newport Beach. Also looks like a great soccer field for honing your skills. The park is within walking distance to numerous shopping, restaurants and of course THE BEACH.....
Trail conditions & character
“Nice park to explore with great views, easy parking across the street (paid), quick restaurants across the other street (Charcoal Broiler).”
“Nice park to explore with great views, easy parking across the street (paid), quick restaurants across the other street (Charcoal Broiler).”
“They have public restrooms, a gazebo area and BBQs for gatherings, and water fountains, including ones for dogs.”
“Dogs must be on leash but lots of places for them to smell and ours were happy doing a few loops.”
“They have public restrooms, a gazebo area and BBQs for gatherings, and water fountains, including ones for dogs.”
Plan your run at Sunset Ridge Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenbgis.newportbeachca.gov
- Phone(949) 644-3309
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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