Aerial view of Newport Harbor with diverse neighborhoods and waterfront homes at golden hour

Newport Beach · Six Distinct Communities

Neighbor
hoods

Each neighborhood has its own character, its own rhythm, and its own reason to call home. Here is how to find yours.

Balboa Island
Corona del Mar
Newport Coast
Balboa Peninsula
Lido Isle
Harbor Living
Balboa Island
Corona del Mar
Newport Coast

Editorial

"Newport Beach is not one place — it is a collection of distinct communities, each with its own personality. Balboa Island feels like a village. Corona del Mar feels like the French Riviera. Newport Coast feels like the top of the world."

The Newport Beach Guide

Balboa Island waterfront with charming cottages and Newport Harbor views

Village Life

Balboa Island

Car-free island living with Victorian cottages and Marine Avenue boutiques

Corona del Mar beach cove with crystal clear water and rocky cliffs

The Riviera

Corona del Mar

Newport Coast elevated estates with panoramic Pacific Ocean views

Above It All

Newport Coast

All Neighborhoods

Find Your Newport Beach

Balboa Island waterfront with charming cottages and Newport Harbor views

Charming · Walkable · Iconic

Corona del Mar

Newport Beach's most glamorous village, with boutique shopping, acclaimed restaurants, and the stunning Little Corona beach.

HighlightsFerry · Frozen Banana · Marine Ave
Best ForFamilies, couples, first-time visitors
Corona del Mar beach cove with crystal clear water and rocky cliffs at sunset

Glamorous · Boutique · Elevated

Balboa Peninsula

A long, narrow strip of land between the Pacific Ocean and Newport Harbor, home to the famous Wedge, Balboa Pier, and classic beach culture.

HighlightsPCH Village · Secret Cove · Lookout Point
Best ForDining, boutique shopping, beach days
Newport Coast hilltop with panoramic Pacific Ocean views and luxury estates

Exclusive · Panoramic · Resort

Lido Isle

An exclusive private island in Newport Harbor with Mediterranean architecture, a yacht club, and a serene community beach.

HighlightsPelican Hill · Crystal Cove · Ocean Views
Best ForLuxury stays, resort experiences, hiking
Balboa Peninsula beach with waves and classic Newport Beach pier at golden hour

Classic · Surf · Authentic

Harbor Living

Life on the water in Newport Harbor — from waterfront estates to live-aboard yachts and the unique culture of harbor island communities.

HighlightsThe Wedge · Balboa Pier · Fun Zone
Best ForSurfers, beach lovers, classic NB experience
Lido Isle private island with Mediterranean-style homes and calm harbor waters

Exclusive · Mediterranean · Serene

Balboa Island

A charming car-free island in Newport Harbor with Victorian cottages, Marine Avenue boutiques, and the famous Balboa Bar.

HighlightsLido Yacht Club · Private Beach · Harbor Views
Best ForSailing, privacy, harbor living
Newport Harbor waterfront estates and yachts at sunset with golden reflections

Waterfront · Yachting · Connected

Newport Coast

Elevated coastal living with panoramic ocean views, Pelican Hill Resort, and some of the most spectacular homes in California.

HighlightsNewport Harbor · Duffy Boats · Waterfront Dining
Best ForBoating, waterfront dining, harbor access

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