Newport Beach Homes for Sale

Newport Beach, California, is located in Orange County. It consistently ranks as one of the most affluent cities in the country, with both high median family incomes and high property values. Newport Beach has a population of about 86,000, although that number swells to more than 100,000 during the busy summer months. It lies ten miles south of downtown Santa Ana and 50 miles south of Los Angeles. The city covers an area of 23.8 square miles with eight miles of beachfront. It is bordered by Huntington Beach at the Santa Ana River on the west, Crystal Cove State Park on the east, and Costa Mesa, John Wayne Airport, the City of Irvine and University of California, Irvine, on the north.

Newport Beach Homes for Sale and Real Estate

Much of the home construction in Newport Beach is new and ranks among the most expensive both in California and in the nation. Newport Beach surrounds Newport Bay where more than 9,000 boats are docked in the 21 square mile harbor. There are a wide variety of homes available in Newport Beach including multi-million dollar estates perched on cliffs, rustic seaside homes, luxury condos and quaint single family residences.

Newport Beach Neighborhoods

Newport Beach is known for its "villages", each with its own character and style. These villages include:

• Balboa Peninsula
• Lido Marina Village
• Mariner's Mile
• Balboa Island
• Corona Del Mar
• Newport Center / Fashion Island
• Newport Coast
• The Islands of Newport Harbor

Newport Beach Economy and Employment Opportunities

Many companies are based in Newport Beach including:

• Pacific Life (a Fortune 500 company)
• Acacia Research
• Conexant
• Galardi Group
• Jazz Semiconductor
• PIMCO

The top employers in Newport Beach are:

• Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
• Pacific Life
• Glidewell Dental
• PIMCO
• Newport-Mesa Unified School District
• City of Newport Beach
• Resort at Pelican Hill
• TowerJazz
• Balboa Bay Club & Resort
• The Island Hotel
• Fletcher Jones Motor Cars
• Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Tennis Club

Newport Beach Attractions

Tourism is an important industry in Newport Beach, and the city offers residents and visitors an endless array of attractions and activities. The community features excellent beaches with fantastic surfing conditions, as well as a large harbor accommodating recreational boats. Other attractions and activities that can be found in Newport Beach include:

• Corona del Mar State Beach
• Crystal Cove State Park
• Newport Pier
• Balboa Pavilion
• Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
• Balboa Island
• Newport Center and Fashion Island
• Orange County Museum of Art
• Balboa Island Ferry
• Balboa Fun Zone
• Balboa Bay Club
• Newport Aquatic Center
• The Wedge
• Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve

Newport Beach Transportation and Commuting

Newport Beach is conveniently accessed by SR 55, SR 73 and the I-405 freeways. Local public bus service is provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority. Commuter rail service is offered by Metrolink, and passenger rail service from Amtrak is located in nearby Santa Ana. The nearest airport is John Wayne Airport. In addition, the 500 passenger Catalina Flyer offers daily transportation to Avalon on Santa Catalina Island from Balboa Peninsula.

More Information on Homes for Sale in Newport Beach

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Re/Max Evolution
3471 Via Lido ste. 207
Newport Beach, CA
949-204-2192
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Arbor Real Estate Professiona
425 30th Street #1
Newport Beach, CA
949-673-7600
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Arbor Real Estate
425 30th St. #1
Newport Beach, CA
949-673-7600
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Arbor Real Estate Professional
425 30th St #1
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
949-673-7600
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Balboa Newport Realty
3424 Via Lido
Newport Beach, CA
949-723-4494
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Alta Realty Group CA, Inc.
3416 Via Lido, Suite E
Newport Beach, CA
888-504-5327
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Trilogy Partners, Inc.
3416 Via Lido Ste E
Newport Beach, CA
949-945-8680
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Kristy S. Holt
608 Clubhouse Ave
Newport Beach, CA
949-887-0318
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Burr White Realty
2901 Newport Blvd
Newport Beach, CA
949-675-4630
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Ryan Vitt
3800 Marcus Avenue
Newport Beach, CA
949-338-6862
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