18/02/2026
Art Deco Festival weekend is back in Napier this weekend, and itโs always special seeing the city step back in time!
Ocean Spa has long been part of Marine Parade. Sea baths first opened on this site in the early 1900s, and for generations locals and visitors have come to this stretch of coastline to swim, soak, and spend time by the water. The pools have changed over the years, but the connection to the sea and the parade has always stayed the same.
With the festival on, Marine Parade will be busier than usual, so itโs worth allowing a bit of extra time for traffic and parking if youโre planning a visit.
Once youโre here, itโs a great place to take it all in. From the pools, youโve got one of the best vantage points in town - watching the planes overhead and soaking up the Art Deco atmosphere from the water.
Swipe to see some photos of Ocean Spa and Marine Parade back in the day!
https://www.oceanspanapier.co.nz/