Newport Beach, California Aerial view of Newport Beach in July 2014 Aerial view of Newport Beach in July 2014 Flag of Newport Beach, California Flag Official seal of Newport Beach, California Body City of Newport Beach City Council Symbols of Newport Beach Newport Beach is a seaside town/city in Orange County, California, United States.
Newport Beach is also home to Newport Harbor.
2.1 Newport Harbor and Newport Bay 6.2.2.1 Nautical Clubs of Newport Beach Main article: History of Newport Beach Newport Beach July 18, 2014 The lower bay of Newport was formed much later by sand that was brought along by ocean currents, which constructed the offshore beach that is now recognized as the Balboa Peninsula of Newport Beach.
Before pioneer reached the coasts of California, the Newport region and encircling areas were very prominent Indian lands.
The State of California sold acre-plots of territory for $1 a piece in the Newport area.
Meeting in Irvine's ranch home near current day UC Irvine with his brother, Robert Irvine, and friend James Mc - Fadden, they all agreed that the newly found port should be titled simply, "Newport" thus where Newport Beach gets its name. In 1905 town/city evolution increased when Pacific Electric Railway established a southern end in Newport connecting the beach with downtown Los Angeles. In 1906 (with a populace of 206 people), the scattered settlements were incorporated as the City of Newport Beach. Settlements filled in on the Peninsula, West Newport, Newport Island, Balboa Island and Lido Isle.
In 1923 Corona del Mar was took in and in 2002 Newport Coast, East Santa Ana Heights and San Joaquin Hills, were annexed. In 2008, after a long battle with the town/city of Costa Mesa, Newport Beach took in West Santa Ana Heights.
Newport Beach California Dover and Pacific Coast Hwy Newport Beach, CA Newport Beach extends in altitude from sea level to the 1161 ft (354 m.) summit of Signal Peak in the San Joaquin Hills, but the official altitude is 25 feet (8 m) above sea level at a locale of 33 37 0 N 117 53 51 W (33.616671, 117.897604). Areas of Newport Beach include Corona del Mar, Balboa Island, Balboa Peninsula (also known as Balboa), Lido Peninsula, Newport Coast, San Joaquin Hills, and Santa Ana Heights, and West Newport.
Newport Harbor and Newport Bay Linda Isle, Newport Beach, California Newport Harbor is a semi-artificial harbor that was formed by dredging Newport Bay estuary amid the early 1900s.
Several artificial islands were built, which are now veiled with private homes: Newport Island, Balboa Island, Little Balboa Island, Collins Island, Bay Island, Harbor Island, Lido Isle and Linda Isle. With approximately 9,000 boats, Newport Harbor is one of the biggest recreational boat harbors on the U.S.
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 is generally called Lower Newport Bay, or Newport Harbor.
The north end of the Newport Harbor channels around Lido Island have a number of small company centers and were at one time used by the fishing fleets as their home.
In 1927 a home was assembled at the mouth of the entrance of Newport Harbor that came to be known as the China House of China Cove.
It was a landmark in the Newport Beach Harbor until it was completed in the 1980s.
Much of Upper Newport Bay is a protected natural region known as the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, established in 1975. Newport Beach Back Bay Newport Beach has a mid-latitude semi-arid climate (Koppen climate classification BSk) with Mediterranean (Csb) characteristics.
Like many coastal metros/cities in Los Angeles and Orange counties, Newport Beach exhibits weak temperature variation, both diurnally and cyclicly, compared to inland metros/cities even a several miles from the ocean.
The Pacific Ocean greatly moderates Newport Beach's climate by warming winter temperatures and cooling summer temperatures.
Newport Beach does not receive enough rain to qualify as a true Mediterranean climate.
Climate data for Newport Beach Harbor, California (1981-2010) Balboa Island, Newport Beach California.
The 2010 United States Enumeration reported that Newport Beach had a populace of 85,186.
The ethnic 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 competitions, and 2,493 (2.9%) from two or more competitions.
During 2009 2013, Newport Beach had a median homehold income of $106,333, with 7.9% of the populace living below the federal poverty line. North Newport Beach See also: Mayors of Newport Beach The City of Newport Beach was incorporated on September 1, 1906 and adopted its charter on January 7, 1955.
As of January 2016, the California Secretary of State reported that Newport Beach had 53,131 registered voters, and more than half of them (28,887) are Republicans. According to a report by the Sacramento Bee, Newport Beach is the most Republican town/city in California. In the California State Legislature, Newport Beach is in the 37th Senate District, represented by Republican John Moorlach, and in the 74th Assembly District, represented by Republican Matthew Harper. In the United States House of Representatives, Newport Beach is in California's 48th congressional district, represented by Republican Dana Rohrabacher. Housing prices in Newport Beach ranked eighth highest in 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, Conexant, Galardi Group (Wienerschnitzel, The Original Hamburger Stand, and Tastee-Freez) Jazz Semiconductor, and PIMCO. Fletcher Jones Motor Cars in Newport Beach is the biggest Mercedes-Benz dealership in the world. At one time Edwards Theatres had its command posts in Newport Beach. Before its dissolution Air California was headquartered in Newport Beach. The city's biggest law firm is Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, with approximately 75 attorneys at its Fashion Island location. Toyota has a design center, Calty Design Research, in Newport Beach which is responsible for the exterior design of the 2nd, 5th, and 7th generation Celica, as well as some Lexus and Scion models.
Newport Beach, California 6 City of Newport Beach 763 12 Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Tennis Club 319 Beer Can Races in Newport Beach Newport Beach Boat Show Newport Back Bay or Upper Newport Bay Newport Beach Pier Aerial Photo Beachgoers have flocked to Newport Beach since the Pacific Electric Railway started bringing them in 1905.
Attractions include the town/city beaches from 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 famous for good surfing, especially between Newport Pier and the Santa Ana River.
Newport Pier and Balboa Pier both draw fishermen and sightseers.
A boardwalk (actually a concrete path) 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 the Balboa Peninsula.
Newport Harbor is the biggest recreational boat harbor on the U.S.
The Newport Aquatic Center allows open enhance participation in competing rowing, canoeing, kayaking, and outrigger canoe racing. The Orange Coast College School of Sailing and Seamanship offers recreational and experienced sailing and mariners' courses and certifications, including United States Coast Guard licensing. Hand-carried boats may be launched from Newport Harbor's enhance beaches.
The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is dedicated to the history of Newport Harbor, and the industries and citizens that were thriving to the waters of Newport Beach.
Newport Harbor Yacht Club Newport Beach Yacht Club In the same vicinity, the Balboa Fun Zone offers a ferris wheel, bungee jumping, arcade games, souvenir shops and eateries, boat rentals, and harbor tour boat rides; and is also home to the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum. Fishing on the Newport Beach Pier 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 the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve and Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center; and to Crystal Cove State Park, which features tide pools at the beach, and backcountry hiking and mountain biking trails.
Fishing is also extremely prominent in Newport Bay, off the coast of Newport, and along the Newport Bay Jetty.
Commercial fishing is also prominent in offshore Newport Beach and Newport Bay.
Newport Beach Boardwalk Bicyclists are also drawn to Back Bay Drive and the bike paths around Upper Newport Bay; the hilly roads winding through Newport Coast and the San Joaquin Hills; and the mountain biking trails in the San Joaquin Hills and Crystal Cove State Park.
Many neighborhoods in Newport Beach are amenable to bicycling.
Fashion Island at Newport Center is a county-wide shopping and entertainment destination. Also at Newport Center, the Orange County Museum of Art exhibits undivided and intact art, with emphasis on the work of Californian artists. Popular destinations include Sharkeez, Malarky's Irish Pub, Woody's Wharf, Rudy's Pub and Grill, and The Newport Beach Brewing Company.
Newport Beach also features various clubs including the prominent Ten Nightclub.
Many college students and young grownups flock to Newport Beach on the weekends for the eveninglife entertainment.
Dining in Newport Beach, like many oceanfront towns, tends to focus on seafood restaurants but there are a range of restaurants that range in price and type of food.
Some of the restaurants in Newport Beach are the 21 Oceanfront, Bayside Restaurant, Sol Grill, Gulfstream and Fleming's Prime Steak House.
Some other areas of interest include Balboa Village region between the ferry and the pier, and the region encompassing Newport Pier, Mc - Fadden Square, Cannery Village and Lido Village.
Newport Beach has two farmers' markets: Saturday mornings in Corona Del Mar, at the corner of Marguerite and Pacific Coast Highway; and Sunday mornings in Lido Village, where Via Oporto is closed to traffic.
MTV replaced its hit teen-reality series Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County with a new show, Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County, on August 15, 2007.
Only the cast and locale changed in the new series, based on the lives of high school students living in Newport Beach.
The TV series The Real Housewives of Orange County featured scenes of Newport Harbor.
One guest on You Bet Your Life in 1954 was mayor of Newport Beach and specifically noted that Balboa was a congregating point for southern Californian young citizens over Easter break, with 35,000 visiting the town of 18,000.
The exterior of the Newport Beach Central Library appeared as the reunion venue in the 1997 film Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion.
Has featured many brands including clothing that says Newport Beach.
The movie All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) was filmed at Fashion Island in Newport Beach before its construction. Newport Beach has three sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International: Main article: List of citizens from Newport Beach, California Communities of Newport Beach, California a b c "Handbook for City of Newport Beach Boards, Commissions, and Committees".
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