It was a separate census-designated place in Orange County, California, United States, until 2001, when it was annexed into Newport Beach.

There are a variety of home types in the community, from small studio apartments to ocean view mansions.

Newport Coast is located at 33°35′51″N 117°50′06″W / 33.59750°N 117.83500°W / 33.59750; -117.83500,[2] in the San Joaquin Hills above Crystal Cove State Park.

16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

In the California State Legislature, Newport Coast is in the 37th Senate District, represented by Republican Steven Choi, and in the 74th Assembly District, represented by Republican Laurie Davies.