Newport Beach is a coastal city in Orange County, California, United States.

Basic location

  • It sits along the Pacific coast in southern Orange County , roughly 40–50 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles and about 85 miles north of San Diego.
  • The city surrounds Newport Bay , a large inlet that feeds into the Pacific Ocean and is famous for its busy harbor and waterfront lifestyle.

Surrounding areas

  • Newport Beach borders Huntington Beach to the west , Costa Mesa and John Wayne Airport to the north, Irvine and UC Irvine to the northeast, and Crystal Cove State Park to the east.
  • Within the city limits, well‑known neighborhoods include Newport Coast, Corona del Mar, Balboa Peninsula, and Balboa Island , all built around the bay and ocean beaches.

Quick reference

Item| Detail
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State / County| California, Orange County 15
Distance from LA| About 40 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles 13
Distance from San Diego| Roughly 85 miles north of downtown San Diego 7
Main water feature| Newport Bay, plus 8 miles of ocean beach 569

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