Tourism is an integral part of commerce in our city. The mild climate and beautiful beaches draw millions of visitors to Newport Beach each year. With an abundance of water activities to offer, our waters are home to one of the largest pleasure-boat harbors in the world.

In addition to our breathtaking landscape, we have world-class shopping, restaurants and hotels for visitors to enjoy. Whether Newport Beach is your destination for a weeklong seaside vacation or a weekend business conference, our city is a wonderful place in which to work and play. 
Newport Beach is approximately 40 square miles, of which 22 square miles is water. Areas officially incorporated into Newport Beach include Corona del Mar, Balboa Island, Newport Coast, San Joaquin Hills, and Balboa Peninsula.

LOCATION:

Nestled 50 miles south of Los Angeles and 85 miles north of San Diego, Newport Beach has established its own coastal character by combining the best aspects of its well-known southern California neighbors, resulting in an air of “seaside sophistication.”

ELEVATION:

Elevation ranges from sea level to 691.3 feet (210.7 meters).

POPULATION:
Permanent Population – 72,600
Summer Population – 100,000

SISTER CITIES:

Okazaki, Japan
Antibes, France
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, Mexico

CLIMATE:

Daytime temperatures average 80 degrees during the summer, and only dip to the mid-60s in winter. Evening temperatures seldom fall below 50 degrees year-round. About 10 inches of winter rain falls annually.