Newport Coast

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Newport Coast, CA

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Experience the best of the SoCal coast

Beach Coast Ocean Scenic Nature Parks Outdoors Upscale Resort Tourism

Occupying a secluded stretch of the southern California coastline and stretching inland to the hills, Newport Coast is a tranquil resort community offering residents the best of the region’s distinctive lifestyle. The rental market is primarily composed of upscale houses, condos, and townhomes, commonly in the traditional southern California Mediterranean style.

The community’s coastline features a number of oceanfront properties, with small cafes and the Crystal Cove Shopping Center providing the locals with day-to-day necessities within walking distance. The popular Newport Center shopping destination is just a few blocks to the northwest, and the Coast Highway is lined with specialty shops and restaurants as it passes through Corona del Mar next door.

Transportation

10

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

13

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

20

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Coastal Peak Park
  • Crystal Cove State Park
  • Buck Gully
  • Sherman Library and Gardens
  • Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.