SoCal: Absolute Mayhem in Newport Beach as Non-Residents Brawl, Riot and Loot on July 4th – Grocery Store Destroyed, Bars and Beaches Closed
Absolute chaos erupted in Newport Beach, California, on Saturday night as non-residents visiting the peninsula brawled, rioted, looted, and destroyed a grocery store on the 4th of July.
Newport Beach Police were forced to close beaches and bars due to the mayhem.
Mounted police broke up a massive brawl on the beach just north of the Newport pier.
More than 100 people were arrested.
Newport Beach 4th of July gone wild pic.twitter.com/o96WcVQtjW
— S. Hoak (@sarahhoak) July 5, 2026