Bioluminescence In Newport 2025 Tickets. Bioluminescence is to california as the aurora borealis is to the arctic—an ephemeral natural display that’s positively mesmerizing. In january 2025, bioluminescence turned southern california’s cascading waves from whitecaps to “bluecaps,” causing a stunning blue glow at night that caught the attention of locals and visitors alike.

The extraordinary natural phenomenon was captured by california. Bioluminescent waves, the color of windex or a blue raspberry slurpee, also returned to newport beach last week.