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Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach is a city of 83,845 people in Orange County, California, founded in 1870.
Why visit Newport Beach
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 106 parks and trails, 282 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Edwards Big Newport 6, Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Inn and Balboa Pavilion.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 74°F; December lows average 50°F.
Weather in Newport Beach
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newport Beach
Newport Beach is a coastal city in Orange County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, Newport Beach had a population of 85,239. Located about 40 miles (64 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles, Newport Beach is known for its sandy beaches. The city's harbor once supported maritime industries; today, it is used mostly for recreation.
From the Wikipedia article Newport Beach, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do17
Edwards Big Newport 6
Cinema and theater · 1.1 mi
210;300 Newport Center Drive;Newport Center Drive East, Newport Beach
Balboa Fun Zone
Monument and historic site · 2.5 mi
Family destination in California
California Southern University
School · 5.4 mi
For-profit university in Costa Mesa, California
Concordia University Irvine
School · 3.6 mi
Lutheran university in California
Vanguard University of Southern California
School · 3.2 mi
Christian university in California
Veritas International University
School · 5.7 mi
Non-profit Christian university in Santa Ana, California, USA
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks26
Balboa Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Hotel
Balboa Pavilion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Architectural structure
Crystal Cove Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in the United States
Lovell Beach House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Architectural structure
Marine Corps Air Station Tustin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Former US Marine Corps Air base
USS YMS-328
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
1942 YMS-1-class minesweeper converted to a yacht owned by John Wayne
Lahaina Galleries
Museum · 1.0 mi
1173 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach
Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds106
San Joaquin Marsh Reserve
Hiking and trails · 2.6 mi
The UCI Arboretum serves as the primary entrance
Campus Drive, Irvine
OC Fair & Event Center
Park · 3.4 mi
Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California
William R. Mason Regional Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in Irvine, California
94 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes282
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
203 Student Center, Irvine
Mo-Th 07:00-01:00, Fr 07:00-21:00, Sa,Su 08:00-19:00
Coffee Dose
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Latte, Tea · 2.5 mi
Flagship Costa Mesa location
2675 Irvine Avenue, Costa Mesa
Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
Milligram Coffee and Kitchen
Restaurant · Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 3.0 mi
Locally sourced and seasonal produce, combined with modern and clean cooking techniques. Our menu rotates monthly, offering dine-in...
234 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa
Sa-Mo 07:30-17:00; Tu-Fr 07:30-21:00
Bar Pendry
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
690 Newport Center Drive East, Newport Beach
Su-Th 15:00-00:00, Fr-Sa 15:00-02:00
Breakfast Republic
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 2.3 mi
4213 Campus Drive, Irvine
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
Cucina Enoteca
Restaurant · Italian · 1.1 mi
951 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach
Mo-We 11:00-20:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Filomena's Italian Kitchen & Market
Restaurant · Italian · 3.0 mi
2400 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa
Tu-Fr 11:30-21:30; Sa 16:30-21:30; Su 16:30-20:30
Fleming's
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.9 mi
455 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach
Mo-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Great Maple
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
1133 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach
Mo-Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
270 more on the map.
History
The Upper Bay of Newport is a canyon carved by a stream in the Pleistocene period. The Lower Bay of Newport was formed much later by sand brought along by ocean currents, which constructed the offshore beach now recognized as the Balboa Peninsula of Newport Beach.
For thousands of years, the Tongva people lived on the land in an extensive, thriving community. The Tongva villages of Genga and Moyongna were located in Newport Beach. The Spanish Empire colonized the land, followed by Mexicans and Americans, all of whom displaced the Tongva.
The State of California sold 1-acre (0.40 ha)-plots of land for $1 apiece in the Newport area. Anglo-American inhabitation in the area grew substantially following 1870 when a 105-ton steamer named The Vaquero, captained by Captain Samuel S. Dunnells (against warnings posted by surveyors), safely steered through the lower and upper bay of Newport where it unloaded its cargo. James Irvine, upon hearing the astonishing news, quickly traveled from his home in San Francisco to the San Joaquin Ranch. Meeting in Irvine's ranch house near present-day UC Irvine with his brother Robert Irvine and friend James McFadden, they agreed that the newly found port should be simply named "Newport" which is where Newport Beach gets its name. James McFadden built a long McFadden Wharf in 1888, it became a shipping hub.
From the History section of Newport Beach, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay20
VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
900 Newport Center Drive West, Newport Beach
Newport Beach Marriott Bayview
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
500 Bayview Circle, Newport Beach
The Balboa Bay Club & Resort
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach
Travelodge Orange County Airport/ Costa Mesa
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
1400 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa
BLVD Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
2430 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa
Churches and places of worship19
Our Lady Queen of Angels
Church · Catholic · 0.7 mi
2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach
Saint John Vianney Chapel
Church · Catholic · 1.9 mi
314-316 Marine Avenue, Newport Beach
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.9 mi
2150 Bonita Canyon Drive, Newport Beach
Lighthouse Coastal Community Church
Church · 2.8 mi
301 Magnolia Street, Costa Mesa
Shopping42
Gas and EV charging21
Corona del Mar Gas
Gas station · 1.6 mi
2201 Pacific Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar
Schools, colleges and libraries78
Healthcare21
Pacific Center For Plastic Surgery
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach
Map of Newport Beach
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 50°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 51°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 53°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 55°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 67°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 68°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 72°F | 65°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 73°F | 66°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 60°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 54°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 50°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newport Beach Harbor Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-10-16: Norte Fire (Fire)
- 2026-05-25: Chemical Release (Chemical)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-05-12: Coastal Fire (Fire)
- 2020-12-03: Bond Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Costa Mesa 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Irvine 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Santa Ana 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Fountain Valley 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Tustin 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Laguna Woods 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Laguna Beach 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Aliso Viejo 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Huntington Beach 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Laguna Hills 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The City of Newport Beach July 2014 photo Don Ramey Logan, Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newport Beach, 1990s aerial photo - Flickr - Orange County Archives, Orange County Archives from Orange County, California, United States of America, CC BY 2.0
- Newport Beach CA Back Bay off Jamboree onto Eastbluff Drive to Amigos Way - panoramio, Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Perfect Day in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio (20), Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Perfect Day in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio (21), Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Newport Beach, CA, USA - panoramio (2), Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Perfect Day in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio (22), Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Atrium Court center fountain in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio, Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Perfect Day in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio (1), Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Perfect Day in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio (2), Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Perfect Day in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio, Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Fashion Island Newport Beach Atrium Court Fountain California - panoramio, Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Perfect Day in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio (3), Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Outdoor Kiosk in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio, Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Perfect Day in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio (19), Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Fashion Island Newport Beach JOEY Restaurant, Loganfrick, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trumphant Rose Roger's Garden Newport Beach, Taha, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Perfect Day in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio (4), Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Perfect Day in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio (15), Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Perfect Day in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio (13), Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Perfect Day in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio (10), Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Perfect Day in Fashion Island, Newport Center, Newport Beach, Ca, USA - panoramio (16), Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Newport Beach LDSTemple, Joseph Plotz, CC BY 3.0
- Cocktail Reception for Congresswoman Mimi Walters (16783793753), NAR REALTOR Party from Washington, DC, CC BY 2.0
- French Macaron, Hcallas, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Madeleine cookies, Hcallas, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winky face emoticon, Hcallas, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 610 Newport Center Drive - panoramio, Jordan W., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange County - -i---i- (27659153286), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
- PimcoHQ, Andymii, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Facing Forward (366430817), Mitch Barrie from Reno, NV, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Indoor photo of wall art - panoramio, Jack CameraMan, CC BY 3.0
- Orange County Museum of Art exterior, David Eppstein, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange County - -i---i- (27081493194), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
- Orange County - -i---i- (27693957085), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
- Orange County - -i---i- (27083364533), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
- Fashion Island Christmas Tree 2018, Crishazzard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Orange County - -i---i- (27619223141), Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0
- Yellow Ferrari (Rear), Accord14, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yellow Ferrari (Front), Accord14, CC BY-SA 4.0
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