City of Newport Beach

Noise Ordinance
10:00 PM Quiet Hours

What every guest at every Newport Beach Vacations property needs to know

Newport Beach Municipal Code § 10.28

The 10pm Rule

Newport Beach enforces a strict noise ordinance that applies to all residential properties — including vacation rentals. Every Newport Beach Vacations guest receives this information at booking.

10:00 PM
Quiet Hours Begin — Every Night
Newport Beach Municipal Code § 10.28 · Enforced by Newport Beach Police Department

What Quiet Hours Mean

After 10:00 PM, the City of Newport Beach requires that noise from residential and vacation rental properties be kept at a level that does not disturb neighboring residences. This includes:

•Outdoor conversations and social gatherings must move indoors
•Music — whether from speakers, instruments, or devices — must not be audible from the property line
•Swimming pools, hot tubs, and outdoor areas must be used quietly
•Car stereos must not be audible from the curb
•Guests arriving late must enter quietly without disturbing neighbors

Violation Consequences

First violation: Police response, formal warning — potential fine up to $100
Second violation: Fine up to $500 — possible 24-hour vacation rental suspension
Third violation: Fine up to $1,000 — potential SLP permit revocation
Newport Beach Vacations policy: Repeated noise violations may result in immediate termination of stay without refund.

Our commitment: We share the neighborhood with full-time residents who chose Newport Beach for its character and quality of life. Every Newport Beach Vacations guest is our representative in these neighborhoods. We expect — and appreciate — respectful, neighborly behavior from all guests.