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53-513: The Newport Beach Tennis Club is a tennis club located in Newport Beach , California with an entrance at 2601 Eastbluff Drive. The club opened in 1966 on land owned by George Holstein, who developed Eastbluff and partnered with Larry Johnson. They hired renowned tennis professional, Dick Skeen to design the Club and be the first General Manager. It has 19 tennis courts with lighting ,

106-470: A female householder with no husband present, and 45.3% were non-families. Of all households, 34.6% were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.05 and the average family size was 2.63. In the city the population was spread out, with 15.6% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

159-400: A few miles from the ocean. The Pacific Ocean greatly moderates Newport Beach's climate by warming winter temperatures and cooling summer temperatures. Diurnal temperature variation is stronger during the winter than during the summer. Newport Beach does not receive enough precipitation to qualify as a true Mediterranean climate. The 2010 United States Census reported that Newport Beach had

212-609: A home was built at the mouth of the entrance of Newport Harbor that came to be known as the China House of China Cove . The home was built using traditional Chinese architecture. It was a landmark in the Newport Beach Harbor until it was demolished in the 1980s. Some of the original roof can be seen on a home located in the China Cove. Upper Newport Bay is an estuary that was formed by a prehistoric flow of

265-471: A household in the city was $ 64,423, while the median family income was $ 126,976. Males had a median income of $ 73,425 versus $ 45,409 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 63,015. About 2.1% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over. Housing prices in Newport Beach ranked eighth highest in

318-405: A junior Olympic swimming pool and a fitness center . There is also a pro shop , a restaurant , a bar, and available catering service . Rod Laver and Roy Emerson were early members in the sixties and Tony Prodan was the longtime Head Tennis Professional. The club is situated on 7.5 acres (3 hectares) of land . The United States , Captained by Tony Trabert , played South Africa at

371-539: A long battle with the city of Costa Mesa , Newport Beach annexed West Santa Ana Heights . Newport Beach extends in elevation from sea level to the 1,161 ft (354 m) summit of Signal Peak in the San Joaquin Hills , but the official elevation is 25 ft (7.6 m) above sea level at a location of 33°37′0″N 117°53′51″W  /  33.61667°N 117.89750°W  / 33.61667; -117.89750 (33.616671, −117.897604). The city

424-493: A population of 85,186. The population density was 3,587.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,385.1/km ). The racial makeup of Newport Beach was 74,357 (87.3%) White (82.3% Non-Hispanic White), 616 (0.7%) African American , 223 (0.3%) Native American , 5,982 (7.0%) Asian , 114 (0.1%) Pacific Islander , 1,401 (1.6%) from other races , and 2,493 (2.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6,174 persons (7.2%). The Census reported that 84,784 people (99.5% of

477-557: A third party. According to a March 2018 report by the Sacramento Bee , Newport Beach has the second highest percentage of conservative voters among large cities in California. The Republican candidate exceeded 70% of the vote in Newport Beach in all seven presidential elections from 1964 to 1988 and seven of the nine gubernatorial elections from 1962 to 1994. Although the politics of California have trended in favor of

530-838: A wide range of flowers, vegetation, and a greenhouse. Other points of interest include: The Oscar-winning film, All Quiet on the Western Front , was filmed in Corona Del Mar. It is the setting for the Fox series Arrested Development (mentioned by name in Season 2, Episode 14, "The Immaculate Election") as well as residence of Martine and Dustin Rhodes in the Dean Koontz novel False Memory . The Lost Dogs mentioned Corona del Mar on their 2006 album, The Lost Cabin and

583-424: Is another neighborhood in Corona Del Mar located slightly north of Avocado, including a mix of newly developed homes as well as original mid-1950 homes many with incredible views of Balboa Island and Newport harbor. As of the census of 2000, for Corona del Mar (which consists entirely of the 92625 ZIP Code) there were 13,407 people, 6,885 households, and 3,957 families residing in the city. The population density

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636-612: Is bordered on the west by Huntington Beach at the Santa Ana River ; on the north by Costa Mesa , John Wayne Airport , the City of Irvine and UC Irvine ; and on the east by Crystal Cove State Park . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 53.0 square miles (137 km ). 23.8 square miles (62 km ) of it is land and 29.2 square miles (76 km ) of it (55.07%)

689-656: Is commonly called Lower Newport Bay, or Newport Harbor. However the Back Bay also has harbor facilities, especially the marina and launch ramp at Newport Dunes Marina. The north end of the Newport Harbor channels surrounding Lido Isle has several small business centers and was at one time used as a home by the fishing fleets. On the North East side of the channel, the Lido Marina Village now acts as

742-486: Is in Newport Beach and responsible for the exterior design of the 2nd, 5th, and 7th generation Celica , as well as some Lexus and Scion models. According to the city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report here are the top employers in the city. Beachgoers have flocked to Newport Beach since the Pacific Electric Railway began bringing them in 1905. Attractions include the city beaches from

795-492: Is known for its sandy beaches. The city's harbor once supported maritime industries. Today it is used mostly for recreation. Balboa Island draws visitors with a waterfront path and easy access from the ferry to the shops and restaurants. 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

848-665: Is the largest sailboat race in the world. Boating activities are organized by five private yacht clubs , along with Orange Coast College, UC Irvine, and the Sea Scouts, all of which have sailing, rowing, and water activity bases on the harbor. The Newport Aquatic Center allows public participation in competitive rowing, canoeing, kayaking, and outrigger canoe racing. The Orange Coast College School of Sailing and Seamanship offers recreational and professional sailing and mariners' courses and certifications, including United States Coast Guard licensing. Weekly races take place during

901-399: Is the largest Mercedes-Benz dealership in the world. At one time Edwards Theatres had its headquarters in Newport Beach. Before its dissolution Air California was headquartered in Newport Beach. The city's largest law firm is Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth , with approximately 75 attorneys at its Fashion Island location. Toyota has a design center, Calty Design Research which

954-414: Is used mostly for recreation. Its shores are occupied mostly by private homes and private docks . Newport Harbor has approximately 9,000 boats and is one of the largest recreational boat harbors on the U.S. west coast. It is a popular destination for all boating activities, including sailing , fishing , rowing , canoeing , kayaking , and paddleboarding . Commercial maritime operations today include

1007-736: Is water. Areas of Newport Beach include Corona del Mar , Balboa Island , Balboa Peninsula (also known as Balboa ), Lido Peninsula, Newport Coast , San Joaquin Hills , Santa Ana Heights , and West Newport. Newport Harbor is a semi-artificial harbor that was formed by dredging Newport Bay estuary during the early 1900s. Several artificial islands were built, which are now covered with private homes: Newport Island, Balboa Island , Little Balboa Island, Collins Island , Bay Island , Harbor Island , Lido Isle , and Linda Isle . Newport Harbor once supported maritime industries such as boatbuilding , shipbuilding , and commercial fishing , but today it

1060-535: The Catalina Flyer ferry to Catalina Island , harbor tours, sport fishing , whale watching day trips, and charters as well as a few small commercial fishing boats. Newport Bay is divided by the Pacific Coast Highway bridge, which is too low for most sailboats and very large boats to pass under. North of the bridge is referred to as Upper Newport Bay , or the Back Bay. South of the bridge

1113-507: The Democratic Party , Newport Beach has remained Republican but has become less Republican over time. In 2016 , as Donald Trump became the first GOP presidential candidate to lose Orange County since Alf Landon in 1936, Trump won Newport Beach by a margin of 14 points. Trump also won Newport Beach by a margin of nearly ten points in the 2020 election. Corona del Mar The Tongva village or landmark site of Moyongna

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1166-675: The Santa Ana River to the tip of the Balboa Peninsula , Corona del Mar State Beach , and the beaches at Crystal Cove State Park . Newport Beach is known for good surfing , especially between Newport Pier and the Santa Ana River . At the tip of the Balboa Peninsula , The Wedge offers world-class bodyboarding and bodysurfing . Newport Pier and Balboa Pier draw fishermen and sightseers. A boardwalk runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) from 36th Street in West Newport, past Newport Pier and Balboa Pier, to between E and F Streets on

1219-635: The Santa Ana River . Today it is fed by a small stream from San Diego Creek . Much of Upper Newport Bay is a protected natural area known as the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve , established in 1975. Newport Beach has a mid-latitude semi-arid climate ( Köppen climate classification : BSk ) with characteristics of a warm-summer Mediterranean climate ( Köppen : Csb ). Like many Los Angeles and Orange coastal cities, Newport Beach exhibits weak temperature variation, diurnally and seasonally, compared to inland cities even

1272-954: The United States House of Representatives , Newport Beach is in California's 47th congressional district , represented by Democrat Katie Porter . Newport Beach has supported Republican candidates for president and governor consistently since at least 1962. As of February 2020, the California Secretary of State reported that Newport Beach had 57,408 registered voters; of those, 14,097 (24.56% vs. 35.63% in Orange County) are registered Democrats, 27,472 (47.85% vs. 34.16% in Orange County) are registered Republicans, 12,996 (22.64% vs. 25.29% in Orange County) have stated no political party preference, and 2,843 (4.95% vs. 4.92% in Orange County) are registered with

1325-568: The Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve and Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center ; and Crystal Cove State Park features tide pools at its beach, with backcountry hiking and mountain biking trails. Camping is available at Crystal Cove State Park and at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina. Whale watching is also popular in the area, with both scheduled and charter boats leaving directly from Newport Harbor. Whales and dolphins can often be seen from

1378-403: The poverty line , including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. Corona del Mar High School is located in the neighborhood of Eastbluff. Corona Del Mar includes two state beaches: Big Corona Beach and Crystal Cove State Park is the larger of the two Corona Del Mar state beaches, stretching half a mile long. The botanical gardens at Sherman Library and Gardens have

1431-505: The Balboa Peninsula for both pedestrians and bikers. Newport Harbor is the largest recreational boat harbor on the U.S. west coast, and a popular destination for all boating activities, including sailing , fishing , rowing , kayaking , and paddleboarding . The annual Christmas Boat Parade started in 1908. Competitive sailing, rowing, and paddling events are common. The annual Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race

1484-587: The Balboa and Newport Piers, as well as the shoreline during migration season. Fishing is also extremely popular in Newport Bay, off the coast of Newport, and along the Newport Bay Jetty. Within the bay, there are multiple locations to purchase bait for dockside or spearfishing convenience. There are about 80 fishable species located in Newport Bay. A few of the most commonly fished species include

1537-656: The Club in the 1977 Davis Cup Americas Zone Semifinals. On January 27, 2016, the Orange County Breakers of World Team Tennis announced that they would play their home matches at the Newport Beach Tennis Club. Breakers coach Rick Leach gives lessons at the club. Newport Beach, California Newport Beach is a coastal city of about 85,000 in southern Orange County, California , United States. Located about 40 miles (64 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles , Newport Beach

1590-542: The Gray Smoothhound Shark, Leopard Shark, Round Stingray, Shovelnose Guitarfish, Pacific Staghorn Sculpin, Silvery Mullet, Top-smelt, California Halibut, Spotted Sand Bass, Yellowfin Croaker, Bat Ray, Thornback Ray, Diamond Turbot, Shiner Surfperch, Corbina, Opaleye, Pile Surfperch, and Red Shiner. Commercial fishing is also prominent in offshore Newport Beach and Newport Bay. Lobsters are commonly fished in

1643-728: The Mystery Trees , in the song "Only One Bum in Corona del Mar". Main Beach in Corona del Mar served as the backdrop for part of the 2017 " Would You Ever " music video featuring Skrillex and Poo Bear . The O.C. used places, such as Corona del Mar High School , in Corona del Mar as a reference point for the show. Gilligan's Island was filmed at Pirate's Cove in Corona Del Mar. Famous residents of Corona Del Mar have included Wayne Gretzky, Donna Reed, Rod Laver, Chuck Jones, Diane Keaton and James Brolin. Parking in Corona Del Mar

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1696-575: 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

1749-556: 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. In 1905, city development increased when Pacific Electric Railway established a southern terminus in Newport connecting

1802-532: The United States in a 2009 survey. Newport Beach is home to one Fortune 500 company, insurer Pacific Life . Other companies based in Newport Beach include Acacia Research , Galardi Group ( Wienerschnitzel ), Chipotle Mexican Grill , The Original Hamburger Stand , Tastee-Freez , the Irvine Company , Jazz Semiconductor , PIMCO , and Urban Decay . Fletcher Jones Motor Cars in Newport Beach

1855-415: The average family size was 2.71. In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 96.6 males. According to a 2019 US Census estimate, the median income for

1908-475: The beach with downtown Los Angeles . In 1906 (with a population of 206 citizens), the scattered settlements were incorporated as the City of Newport Beach. Settlements were filled in on the Peninsula, West Newport, Newport Island, Balboa Island , and Lido Isle . In 1923, Corona del Mar was annexed and in 2002, Newport Coast , East Santa Ana Heights , and San Joaquin Hills were annexed. In 2008, after

1961-554: The city's governing body was known as a board of trustees with a president as its head. An act of the Legislature in 1927 changed the board to City Council with a mayor as the head. In the California State Legislature , Newport Beach is in the 36th Senate District , represented by Republican Janet Nguyen , and in the 72nd Assembly District , represented by Republican Diane Dixon . In

2014-654: The first postmistress . A development consisting of unsold land in Corona del Mar was established in 1915 and named Balboa Palisades . The older area of Corona del Mar known as the Flower Streets consists mostly of closely spaced, free-standing, detached single-family houses of varying architecture, concentrated along Pacific Coast Highway (also known as "PCH" or State Route 1 ). Newer developments in Harbor View Hills consist of California ranch-style houses, many with expansive ocean views. Irvine Terrace

2067-484: The island attracts walkers and joggers and provides easy access from the ferry to the shops and restaurants. Fashion Island at Newport Center is a regional shopping and entertainment destination. Dining in Newport Beach tends to focus on seafood restaurants. Upper Newport Bay , or the Back Bay, is ringed by Back Bay Drive and a network of trails and paths that attract bicyclists , rollerbladers , joggers, and walkers. Bird watchers and nature lovers are drawn to

2120-405: The local port to many "Newport Party Boats" that can be rented for events, as well as small merchants and local restaurants. It also hosts the area boat show each year, and an organic "Farmers Market" on Sundays, in addition to being the port for the local Gondola Company. In 2014, the center was closed for a renovation. The Lido Village was reopened in 2017 after a complete renovation. In 1927,

2173-561: 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

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2226-643: The population) lived in households, 151 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 251 (0.3%) were institutionalized. There were 38,751 households, out of which 8,212 (21.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 17,273 (44.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,608 (6.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,199 (3.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,846 (4.8%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 233 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 12,838 households (33.1%) were individuals, and 4,412 (11.4%) had someone living alone who

2279-399: The population) lived in owner-occupied housing units, and 34,273 people (40.2%) lived in rental housing units. In 2009–2013, Newport Beach had a median household income of $ 106,333, with 7.9% of the population living below the federal poverty line. As of the census of 2000, there were 70,032 people, 33,071 households, and 16,965 families residing in the city. The population density

2332-408: The population. There were 33,071 households, out of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.7% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09, and

2385-404: The reefs. However, the bright orange Garibaldi fish found offshore is a protected species. On dark nights intense occurrences of bioluminescence can be observed when waves splash into the shore or when marine animals leave glowing traces in their wake. The Pelican Hill area has two golf courses that rank among Golf Digest America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses. The City of Newport Beach

2438-675: The summer including the Beer Can Races . The historic Balboa Pavilion and Balboa Island Ferry are on the Balboa Peninsula and Balboa's most famous landmarks. The 500-passenger Catalina Flyer is adjacent to the Pavilion and provides daily transportation to and from Avalon , located on Santa Catalina Island . The Balboa Fun Zone is also home to the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum . Balboa Island village draws many visitors. A waterfront path around

2491-408: Was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 120,080, and the median income for a family was $ 150,323. Males had a median income of $ 99,000 versus $ 52,355 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 96,704. About 5.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below

2544-399: Was 4,738.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,829.7/km ). There were 37,288 housing units at an average density of 2,523.1 per square mile (974.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.22% White , 0.53% African American , 0.26% Native American , 4.00% Asian , 0.12% Pacific Islander , 1.13% from other races , and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.71% of

2597-403: Was 44.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 95.5 males. There were 44,193 housing units at an average density of 834.2 per square mile (322.1/km ), of which 21,224 (54.8%) were owner-occupied, and 17,527 (45.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.8%. 50,511 people (59.3% of

2650-455: Was 5,174 per square mile (1,997.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 88.9% White , 0.3% African American , 0.2% Native American , 5.1% Asian , 0.3% Pacific Islander , 0.7% from other races , and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.9% of the population. There were 6,885 households, out of which 17.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 5.1% had

2703-418: Was 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.19. There were 21,080 families (54.4% of all households); the average family size was 2.81. The population was different ages with 14,744 people (17.3%) under the age of 18, 6,659 people (7.8%) aged 18 to 24, 22,299 people (26.2%) aged 25 to 44, 25,322 people (29.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 16,162 people (19.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

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2756-408: Was incorporated on September 1, 1906 and adopted its charter on January 7, 1955. The city implements a council–manager form of government, directed by a seven-member council who reside in specific geographic districts, but are elected at-large. Council elections take place in even-numbered years, and council members serve four-year terms. The mayor is chosen annually by the city council. Until 1927

2809-547: Was located at or near Corona del Mar. Some researchers have placed the location at the Newporter Inn, while others have disputed this location. The region of Corona Del Mar was initially purchased for $ 150,000 by James Irvine in 1875. Almost 30 years later in 1904, the 700 acres of land was sold to Corona Del Mar's founder, George E. Hart. The community of Corona Del Mar grew to establish its own post office on July 16, 1926, with Mrs. Edna L. Stuckey assuming duties as

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