Newport Beach

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City of Newport Beach, California
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Location of Newport Beach within Orange County, California.
Coordinates: 33°37′0″N 117°53′51″W / 33.616667°N 117.8975°W / 33.616667; -117.8975
Country	United States
State	California
County	Orange
Incorporated	September 1, 1906[1][2]
Government
- Type	Mayor-Council
- Mayor	Edward D. Selich[3]
- Governing body	City of Newport Beach City Council
Area
- Total	39.8 sq mi (103.2 km2)
- Land	14.8 sq mi (38.3 km2)
- Water	25.1 sq mi (64.9 km2)
Elevation	10 ft (3 m)
Population (January 1, 2009)
- Total	86,252
- Density	5,832.7/sq mi (2,252/km2)
Time zone	PST (UTC-8)
- Summer (DST)	PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP codes	92657-92663
Area code(s)	949
FIPS code	06-51182
GNIS feature ID	1661104
Website	City of Newport Beach
Misc. Information City tree Coral tree City flower Bougainvillea

Newport Beach, incorporated in 1906, is a city in Orange County, California, United States 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Santa Ana. As of January 1, 2009, the population was 86,252.^[4] The current OMB metropolitan designation for Newport Beach lies within the Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine area. The city is currently one of the wealthiest communities in California and consistently places high in United States rankings.^[5]

History

Newport Coast arch along the Pacific Coast Highway

In 1870 a steamer named "The Vaquero" made its first trip to a marshy lagoon for trading. Ranch owners in the Lower Bay decided from then on that the area should be called "Newport."^[2]

In 1905 city development increased when Pacific Electric Railroad established a southern terminus in Newport connecting 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.^[2]

Settlements filled in on the Peninsula, West Newport, Balboa Island and Lido Isle. In 1923 Corona del Mar was annexed and in 2002 Newport Coast was annexed. ^[2]

Annexations

• San Joaquin Hills, California (January 1, 2002)^{[citation needed]}
• Newport Coast, California (2002)^[2]
• West Santa Ana Heights, California (January 1, 2008)^[6]

Geography

Newport Beach extends in elevation from sea level to the 1161 ft (354 m.) summit of Signal Peak in the San Joaquin Hills,^[7] but the official elevation is 25 feet (8 m) above sea level at a location of 33°37′0″N 117°53′51″W / 33.616667°N 117.8975°W / 33.616667; -117.8975 (33.616671, -117.897604)^[8].

The city is bordered to the west by Huntington Beach at the Santa Ana River, on the north side by Costa Mesa, John Wayne Airport, and Irvine (including UC Irvine), and on the east side by Crystal Cove State Park.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 103.2 km² (39.8 mi²). 38.3 km² (14.8 mi²) of it is land and 64.9 km² (25.1 mi²) of it (62.91%) is water.

Areas of Newport Beach include Corona del Mar, Balboa Island, Newport Coast, San Joaquin Hills, and Balboa Peninsula (also known as Balboa).

Harbor

The Upper Newport Bay was carved out by the prehistoric flow of the Santa Ana River. It feeds the delta that is the Back Bay, and eventually joins Lower Newport Bay, commonly referred to as Newport Harbor. The Lower Bay includes Balboa Island, Bay Island, Harbor Island, Lido Isle and Linda Isle.^[9]

Climate

Newport Beach has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification Csb). Like many coastal cities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties, Newport Beach exhibits weak temperature variation, both diurnally and seasonally, compared to inland cities even a few miles from the ocean. The Pacific Ocean greatly moderates Newport Beach's climate by warming winter temperatures and cooling summer temperatures.

Demographics

Balboa Pavilion on Main Street

As of the census^[11] of 2000, there were 70,032 people, 33,071 households, and 16,965 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,829.5/km² (4,738.8/mi²). There were 37,288 housing units at an average density of 974.1/km² (2,523.1/mi²). 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 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 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 age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

According to a 2008 US Census estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $110,511, while the median family income was $162,976.^[12] 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 the United States in a 2009 survey.^[13]

Politics

As of October 2008, there were 35,870 registered Republicans and 13,850 registered Democrats. ^[14]

In the state legislature Newport Beach is located in the 35th Senate District, represented by Republican Tom Harman, and in the 68th and 70th Assembly District, represented by Republicans Van Tran and Chuck DeVore respectively. Federally, Newport Beach is located in California's 48th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +8^[15] and is represented by Republican John Campbell.

Economy

North Newport Beach from the air

Before its dissolution Air California was headquartered in Newport Beach.^[16][17]

The city is also the home of the Pacific Investment Management Company, which runs the world's largest bond fund.

Several semiconductor companies, including Jazz Semiconductor, have their operations in Newport Beach.

Education

Balboa beach one of the popular beaches of Newport.

• Newport Elementary School
• Corona del Mar High School
• Newport Harbor High School
• Sage Hill School
• Carden Hall
• Eastbluff Elementary School
• Ensign Intermediate School
• Harbor Day School
• Harbor View Elementary School
• Lincoln Elementary School
• Mariners Elementary School
• Newport Heights Elementary School
• Newport Coast Elementary School
• Our Lady Queen of Angels School
• Roy O. Andersen Elementary School

Sister cities

Newport Beach has three sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International:

• Antibes, France^[18]
• Ensenada, Mexico^[18]
• Okazaki, Japan^[18]

Points of interest

Upper Newport Bay

• Fashion Island
• Newport Harbor and Newport Back Bay
• Balboa Fun Zone and Balboa Island Ferry
• Newport Pier and Balboa Pier
• Orange County Museum of Art
• Newport Sports Museum
• Pacific Coast Highway
• Balboa Bay Club
• Orange County Council BSA Sea Base
• Dory Fish Market
• Newport Aquatic Center
• The Crab Cooker
• Newport Beach Latter-day Saint Temple
• Pelican Hill Golf Club
• Crystal Cove State Beach

Attractions

Attractions include beaches on the Balboa Peninsula (featuring body-boarding hot-spot The Wedge), Corona del Mar State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park, to the south.

The Catalina Flyer, a giant 500 passenger catamaran, provides daily transportation from the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach to Avalon, California located on Santa Catalina Island. The historic Balboa Pavilion, established in 1906, is Newport Beach's most famous landmark.

The Orange County Museum of Art is a museum that exhibits modern and contemporary art, with emphasis on the work of California artists.^{[citation needed]}.

Balboa Island is an artificial island in Newport Harbor that was dredged and filled right before World War I. The Balboa Fun Zone is home to the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum.^[19][20]

The Pelican Hill area has two golf courses, both of which were recently reopened after extensive remodeling and the construction of a new hotel and clubhouse.^[21]

Popular culture

The city has figured into several television shows and movies.

• The popular TV show The O.C. was based on the fictional lives of people living in Newport Beach.
• 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 location changed in the new series, based on the lives of high school students living in Newport Beach.
• The TV series "Arrested Development" was set in Orange County and would often feature scenes at Newport Beach.
• Several scenes from the Disney Channel movie The Thirteenth Year were filmed at the Balboa Pavilion in 1999.
• The pop rock band Cute Is What We Aim For has a song titled Newport Living.

Notable natives and/or residents

Balboa Pier

Balboa Street

Orange Coast College sailing school

• Anton Newcombe, Founding member of The Brian Jonestown Massacre (Band)
• Lauren Bacall^[22]
• Carsten Ball, Australian Tennis Player
• Joey Bishop, entertainer^[22]
• Humphrey Bogart^[22]
• Francois Botha, formerHeavyweight boxer
• Donald Bren, billionaire owner of the Irvine Company which owns 1/6th of the land of Orange County including most of Newport Beach^[23]
• Kobe Bryant, NBA player, Los Angeles Lakers^[22]
• Dick Dale, musician, "King of the Surf Guitar"^[24]
• Ekaterina Gordeeva, figure skater
• Dean Koontz, writer^[22]
• Kevin Kouzmanoff, MLB player, San Diego Padres^{[citation needed]}
• Ilia Kulik, figure skater
• Joffery Lupul, NHL player, Philadelphia Flyers^[25]
• Karl Malone, retired NBA player^[22]
• Mark McGrath, singer (Sugar Ray)^[22]
• Mike Ness of Social Distortion^[26]
• John H. Meier, former business adviser to Howard Hughes^[27]
• Dennis Rodman, retired NBA player^[28]
• Frank Rumbauskas, bestselling author^[29]
• Emma Stone, actress^[30]
• Shirley Temple^[22]
• John Wayne^[22]
• John Welbourn, NFL player, New England Patriots^{[citation needed]}
• George Yardley, former Detroit Pistons basketball player
• Tiger Woods, professional golfer
• Kelly Madison, Busty Pornstar
• Matt Barkley, first freshmen to ever start at quarterback for the University of Southern California football team

References

External links

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• Newport Beach, California is at coordinates 33°37′00″N 117°53′51″W / 33.616671°N 117.897604°W / 33.616671; -117.897604 (Newport Beach, California)Coordinates: 33°37′00″N 117°53′51″W / 33.616671°N 117.897604°W / 33.616671; -117.897604 (Newport Beach, California)

• City of Newport Beach
• Newport Beach Balboa Island Visitor's Guide
• Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Tales of Balboa
• Newport Mooring Association
• Newport Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau
• Newport Beach Centennial
• The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
• Newport Beach Public Library
• Newport Beach Rotary

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