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Oceanfront Boardwalk Closure Extended, Buck Gully Trail Closed In Coronavirus Reponse

Beginning Friday, around noon, crews will reinstall barriers along the Boardwalk's access points and post closure signs.

Following a temporary closure last weekend, Newport Beach will close the Oceanfront Boardwalk on the Balboa Peninsula until further notice to encourage social distancing and limit the spread of COVID-19.

Beginning Friday, around noon, crews will reinstall barriers along the Boardwalk’s access points and post closure signs.

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In addition, the Buck Gully hiking trail will be closed until further notice. While most City trails remain open, Buck Gully is a narrow trail that makes social distancing difficult.

The City will continue to monitor open spaces to ensure compliance with State and County orders.

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These measures are intended to reduce congestion and limit public gatherings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 cases in Orange County. For the health and safety or our community, it is imperative that we all follow the Governor’s stay-at-home, social distancing directive.


This press release was produced by the City of Newport Beach. The views expressed here are the author’s own.