Newport Coast.
Gated hillsides above Crystal Cove's untouched shoreline.
Source: CRMLS MLS data via InfoSparks, residential sales, rolling 12 months through October 2026; year over year compares to the prior 12 months. Figures change monthly; ask us for the latest numbers for your street.
Newport Coast climbs the hills above Crystal Cove State Park, with terraced streets that look out over the Pacific and Catalina. It was planned from the start, so you'll find guard-gated communities, landscaped parkways, and the Resort at Pelican Hill and its two golf courses as the centerpiece.
Buyers come for privacy, space and views, and for a coastline that has stayed protected. We help clients sort through the many gated villages, each with its own HOA, lot sizes and views, so they can find the one that truly fits how they live.
Who it's for: Buyers who want space, privacy and gated security with ocean views, and who want resort amenities and protected coastline close to home.
Newport Coast neighborhoods.
Pelican Hill
Estates and villas around the Resort at Pelican Hill and its two golf courses.
Crystal Cove
A guard-gated community of large custom estates above Crystal Cove State Park.
Pelican Crest
A gated enclave close to PCH with ocean views and easy beach access.
Newport Ridge
Family-oriented neighborhoods with parks, a community center and a range of home sizes.
Ocean Ridge
Gated single-family homes with ocean views and a quieter, residential feel.
Pacific Ridge
A guard-gated community of larger homes with sweeping ocean and canyon views.
Why people love it.
- Crystal Cove State Park: beaches, tide pools and backcountry trails
- The Resort at Pelican Hill and Pelican Hill Golf Club
- Crystal Cove Shopping Center for dining and daily errands
- Newport Ridge Community Park and community pools
- Quick access to the 73 toll road toward Irvine and John Wayne Airport
- Ocean views from most hillside streets
Where locals go.
- The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove. Breakfast and dinner right on the sand in the historic cottages.
- Crystal Cove Historic District. Restored 1930s beach cottages, some available as overnight rentals.
- The Resort at Pelican Hill. Palladian-style resort with spa, golf and Andrea Ristorante.
- Mastro's Ocean Club. Seafood and steaks with ocean views at Crystal Cove Shopping Center.
- Bear Flag Fish Co. Fresh fish tacos and poke, ordered at the counter, perfect after the beach.
- Javier's. Upscale Mexican with a buzzing bar and ocean-view patio at Crystal Cove.
- Pelican Hill Golf Club. Two Tom Fazio courses along the bluffs.
Trails and surf.
Hiking
- El Moro Canyon. Crystal Cove's backcountry, from easy canyon walks to big ridge loops.
- Crystal Cove bluff trail. Paved and dirt paths above the sand, ideal at sunset.
Surf
- Crystal Cove. Reef and point peaks below the cottages.
- Scotchman's Cove. A local cove just south of Crystal Cove.
A perfect day in Newport Coast.
Coffee and a hike in Buck Gully or the Crystal Cove backcountry, then down to the beach and lunch at the Beachcomber. Afternoon golf at Pelican Hill or a swim at the resort's Coliseum Pool. Early evening at the Crystal Cove Promenade: drinks at Javier's, dinner at Mastro's or Andrea, and the long view of the lights back toward Newport.
Where we send clients to eat.
Marché Moderne
French bistro classics, a serious wine list and polished service at Crystal Cove.
Coliseum Pool & Grill at Pelican Hill
Lunch and cocktails beside the famous Coliseum pool with the ocean in view.
Javier's Crystal Cove
The scene: upscale Mexican, ocean views and a bar that's packed every night.
Mastro's Ocean Club
Crystal Cove's steakhouse; seafood tower, butter cake, live piano.
Beachcomber Café
On the sand at Crystal Cove's historic cottages; worth the shuttle down.
Brennan's running list. Menus and hours change, so check before you go.
What you'll find.
Mostly detached homes in guard-gated or private-gated communities, from townhome-style villas to custom estates on large lots. Rough tiers: attached and smaller detached homes from about $2.5M to $5M; family homes in gated villages from about $5M to $12M; Crystal Cove and Pelican Hill estates from $12M to $40M+.
Price ranges are rough guides. Ask us for current comps.
Public & private.
| Newport Coast Elementary School | Newport-Mesa Unified School District |
| Corona del Mar Middle and High School | Newport-Mesa Unified School District |
| Sage Hill School (private, 9–12) | Independent (private) |
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Source: Niche, 2027 Best School Districts in California, checked November 2026. Rankings change yearly.
Always confirm school boundaries for a specific address with the district.
Budget for more than the mortgage. Many Newport Coast homes pay a master association plus a sub-association for the gate, and some parcels carry special assessments on the property tax bill. Ask for the tax bill and both HOA budgets during escrow so you know the true monthly cost.
Read the Buyer's GuideBuyers here compare gated villages side by side. Have your HOA documents, any recent architectural approvals and a clear summary of community amenities ready, so out-of-area buyers can quickly understand why your village is the right fit.
Get a home valuationNewport Coast questions.
Is Newport Coast part of Newport Beach?
Yes. Newport Coast was annexed into the City of Newport Beach in 2002 and uses ZIP code 92657.
Are there HOA fees in Newport Coast?
Almost every home is in a master association, and gated villages usually add a sub-association fee. Ask for both budgets before you buy.
What beaches are near Newport Coast?
Crystal Cove State Park sits right below Newport Coast, with miles of beach, tide pools and hiking trails.
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