Harbor living on the coast
Newport Beach neighborhood guide
Newport Beach wraps around one of the largest recreational harbors on the West Coast. It offers everything from beach cottages on the Peninsula to hillside homes with ocean views, along with Fashion Island, Balboa Island, and some of the county's most recognizable beaches.
Neighborhoods to know
Balboa Peninsula
Beach and bay living along a narrow peninsula, home to the Balboa Pier and the Wedge.
Balboa Island
A small, walkable island in Newport Harbor with charming cottages and the Balboa Island Ferry.
Corona del Mar
A village atmosphere with Coast Highway shops and restaurants, and beaches like Corona del Mar State Beach.
Newport Coast
Hillside communities with ocean views, many of them gated, near Crystal Cove State Park.
Around town
- Newport Harbor
- Balboa Island Ferry
- Fashion Island
- Corona del Mar State Beach
- Crystal Cove State Park
- Upper Newport Bay
Good to know
Coastal properties can come with extra considerations, such as flood zones, California Coastal Commission rules for some remodels, and HOA requirements in planned communities.
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