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May 2024 by Hakeem W
Great place to take kids. Lots of hands on activities for kids, beautiful nature, variety of different areas in the center. I’ve never seen so much green in Newport Beach lol. A great place for a field trip as well. Would happily come again.
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April 2024 by Jessica Gandhi
Great place to take your toddler for a nature walk. There is a creek and winding walking trails that loop around so you can’t really get lost. But only open to the public on weekends.
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January 2024 by Mina Tohid
My daughter got married here and we loved it
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January 2024 by Phuong N.
This short trail is perfect for toddlers to take a walk and explore nature. The indoor library complements the outdoor experience with highly educational and interactive exhibits. Although parking is limited to 21 cars (according to their website) and this place is very popular, we didn't encounter any issues finding a spot on the Saturday morning we visited.
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November 2023 by Kevin D
Gorgeous place to just hang around and chill
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November 2023 by Lawrence Battle
The Environmental Nature Center in New Port is an absolute five-star gem! My wife, daughter, and I had the most incredible time exploring this hidden treasure. The serene natural surroundings and well-maintained trails provided the perfect setting for a leisurely family adventure. The educational exhibits were both engaging and informative, making it an ideal place for kids and adults alike. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing our experience. We left feeling more connected to nature and with hearts full of gratitude for this fantastic resource in our community. A must-visit for anyone who appreciates the beauty of the outdoors!
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November 2023 by Paul O'Connor
Always a great family fun day at the annual pumpkin patch party.
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October 2023 by Larry B.
The Environmental Nature Center in New Port is an absolute five-star gem! My wife, daughter, and I had the most incredible time exploring this hidden treasure. The serene natural surroundings and well-maintained trails provided the perfect setting for a leisurely family adventure. The educational exhibits were both engaging and informative, making it an ideal place for kids and adults alike. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing our experience. We left feeling more connected to nature and with hearts full of gratitude for this fantastic resource in our community. A must-visit for anyone who appreciates the beauty of the outdoors!
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October 2023 by Star G.
If you're in the area, it is imperative that you take your children to the Environmental Nature Center. Discover family-friendly hiking trails nestled amidst the cool shade of magnificent redwood trees, coupled with a variety of native plant communities. Naturalists possess a wealth of information about plants and animals and are enthusiastic to share this knowledge. Make sure you visit the gift shop!
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September 2023 by Nancy Carlson
So nice that this exits in this big city.
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August 2023 by Bella Persephone
Been here a few times with my daughters on field trips being one of the adult chaperones. It doesn’t feel like your in the city especially when you start walking through the trees. They brought out a toad a time we went and the kids had a blast. There is a building where you can cool off with A/C and bathrooms. They have fish and jellyfish, not sure if that area is open for everyone. Every time I’ve gone I’ve had a great time. There are also areas where you can sit and picnic in a shady area.
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July 2023 by Alex Torres
Information is incorrect. They should update their hours because I visited during the week, and it was closed to the public due to summer camps. They should really update their hours. They are only open to the public on the weekends.
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May 2023 by Juan Rodriguez (JohnnyMan)
Not the friendliest visit, that's for sure.
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April 2023 by Ella G.
Really bummed at how this place has changed. I used to love stopping by during the week for a nice solo walk in nature, it was a go to. This is one of my favorite spots but I recently found out it's closed to the public now during the week unless you buy a membership. Kind of greedy to me but I get it.. nature isn't free apparently. The explanation I got was that it disrupts their classes and I'm thinking to myself, all i've ever done is walk around is silence here and I hardly ever run into groups of kids. If I do see a group I usually go the other way because i'm there to relax by myself. I feel like even if I got a membership they would still be weird about you coming during the week. I always knew they had classes but I wasn't aware this turned into a full on school.. kind of make you feel like a weirdo for just wanting to walk in the park. Oh well.. good memories here but very odd staff and weird way to turn people away who don't have kids.
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April 2023 by Ariana M.
I have taken several mini naturalist classes here with my daughter and we LOVE them! Thoughtful class that includes a hike, a stop for a story, and a stop for a different activity each week. The children are also introduced to different animals each week. I especially appreciate the teachers attention to the children. My daughter was done early with an activity one class and she sensed she was getting antsy and she asked her if she wanted to climb a tree. She helped her out and my daughter loved it. It was so special to experience a class where the teacher embraced my daughter not falling in line with all the other kids and waiting patiently. At that moment I knew the preschool would be. Perfect fit for my daughter. Fingers crossed we make it in!
