Newport Beach, California

Newport Beach, California
Aerial view of Newport Beach in July 2014
Location within California and Orange County
Newport Beach
Location in Southern California
Newport Beach
Location within California
Newport Beach
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 33°37′0″N 117°53′51″W / 33.61667°N 117.89750°W / 33.61667; -117.89750
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange
IncorporatedSeptember 1, 1906
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • BodyNewport Beach City Council
 • MayorLauren Kleiman
 • Mayor Pro TemNoah Blom
 • City CouncilJoe Stapleton
Michelle Barto
Erik Weigand
Robyn Grant
Noah Blom
Lauren Kleiman
Sara J. Weber
 • City ManagerSeimone Jurjis
 • Assistant City ManagerTara Finnigan
Area
 • Total
52.92 sq mi (137.07 km2)
 • Land23.80 sq mi (61.63 km2)
 • Water29.13 sq mi (75.44 km2)  55.04%
Elevation
9.8 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
85,239
 • Rank103rd in California
 • Density3,582/sq mi (1,383/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
92657–92663
Area code949
FIPS code06-51182
GNIS feature IDs1661104, 2411250
Websitenewportbeachca.gov
Symbols of Newport Beach
FlowerBougainvillea
TreeCoral tree

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. Balboa Island draws visitors with a waterfront path and easy access from the ferry to the shops and restaurants.