Paul Blank

Frequently seen racing large and small sailboats in Newport Harbor and throughout Southern California, Paul Blank has been part of the harbor community since he completed City of Newport Beach recreation department sailing lessons in 1975.  That early introduction to sailing has led to a lifetime passion for boating.

Paul became the City of Newport Harbormaster in May, 2021.  As Harbormaster, he manages a team focused on making Newport Harbor the cleanest, safest and most well enjoyed harbor it can be. He serves as the staff liaison to the City’s Harbor Commission and has led efforts to increase public outreach and develop a long-term vision for the harbor.

“Our harbor is the center of culture for Newport Beach,” Paul says, “inextricably woven into what makes Newport the special place it is.”

Prior to being named Harbormaster, Paul served the City of Newport Beach as a Harbor Commissioner (2012-2020) and served on the City’s Special Events Advisory Committee.

He has served professionally as the IT Executive for several consumer products brands and  owned the well-regarded and successful Casa Laguna Inn and Spa in Laguna Beach. The hotel took gold and silver medals in two culinary competitions, among many accolades during his ownership.

Paul’s professional strengths and experience include formulating the vision and design for dozens of technology innovations in the real estate, hospitality and consumer products industries.

Paul earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with an emphasis in chemistry from UCLA.  He is a past board chair and longtime board member of the Linden Center, a psychiatric clinic, school and residential facility in Los Angeles.  He served as the Centennial Commodore of the Balboa Yacht Club for 2022 and serves on the Marineros Board of the Catalina Island Conservancy.

Contact Paul

Paul Blank, harbormaster
Harbor Department - Marina Park Community and Sailing Center
1600 W. Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, 92663
33.607310, -117.922141
949-270-8158 | pblank@newportbeachca.gov

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