Explore Newport Beach, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Newport Beach, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Newport Beach.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Newport Beach |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Orange County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 33.597133 |
| Longitude | -117.890263 |
| Population | 85,239 |
| Density | 1383.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 92663, 92662, 92658, 92659, 92660 |
| Area Code | 949 |
| County Seat | Santa Ana |
| School District | Newport-Mesa Unified School District |
Newport Beach occupies a singular convergence of land and tide where the Pacific Ocean meets the edge of the continent in a rhythmic, salt-heavy embrace. It lies 1.6 miles south-southwest of Costa Mesa, CA (from Costa Mesa, CA: bearing 201°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-southwest of Santa Ana. The physical character of Newport Beach is defined by its intricate harbor and the low-lying expanse of Newport Island, which rests quietly amidst the shifting currents. To the east, the terrain gradually rises toward the San Joaquin Hills, offering a grounded silhouette against the horizon, while the Santa Ana River marks a path of historical drainage nearby. Beneath the surface of the blue, the Newport Submarine Canyon carves a deep, hidden geography into the floor of the Pacific Ocean, influencing the very pulse of the tides that wash over the local sands and reach into Gateway Park.
Development of Newport Beach began with the modest aspirations of early settlers who recognized the inherent utility of its protected harbor for trade and transport. Over time, what started as a quiet landing evolved as infrastructure expanded to accommodate the growing ambitions of the Pacific coast. The transformation of Newport Beach reflects a steady, deliberate movement away from its rustic origins toward a more deliberate arrangement of docks, piers, and residential grids. Each layer of growth has left a distinct mark, turning the shoreline into a place where the labor of the past remains visible in the sturdy pilings and the thoughtful, planned orientation of the streets that serve the modern inhabitant.
Economic life in Newport Beach thrives upon a diverse foundation that ranges from high-end maritime services to a sophisticated landscape of professional finance and specialized retail. Infrastructure is robust, designed to facilitate the movement of both goods and people, while proximity to the Santa Ana River ensures that the land remains well-drained and accessible. While higher education is primarily served by institutions in the broader region, the intellectual climate of Newport Beach is nourished by an affluent, well-traveled population that values professional excellence. Further inland, the presence of Big Canyon Reservoir provides a quiet, freshwater contrast to the salt-air environment, serving as a vital utility node that supports the daily rhythms of the local citizenry.
Culture in Newport Beach is defined by a deep affinity for the sea, manifest in the sailing traditions and the casual, sun-drenched elegance of its public life. Major annual events like the boat parade draw observers who watch the lights dance upon the water, while the beaches remain a constant, shifting gallery of human activity. While professional sports teams are generally based in the larger metropolitan centers, the spirit of competition often finds its way into the local yacht clubs and regattas. Famous figures, ranging from accomplished writers like Joan Didion to various figures in the entertainment industry, have often gravitated toward the light and air of Newport Beach, finding in its coastal expanse a clarity that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newport Beach, California. Coordinates: 33.597133, -117.890263. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Newport Beach includes the ZIP code (92663, 92662, 92658), telephone area code (949), county seat of Orange County (Santa Ana), and school district assignment (Newport-Mesa Unified School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |