The 2025 Festival, themed Stories of the Sea: Wooden Boats in Film & Fiction, honors wooden boats in iconic movies and books.

In addition to exploring the wooden boats on the docks, visitors can visit John Steinbeck’s Western Flyer, dive into the rowing traditions of The Boys in the Boat, and enjoy a photo exhibit of Hollywood stars with the boats they loved.

This year promises a unique journey through the history of wooden boats, set against the beauty of Newport Beach Harbor.