

Population has also grown by leaps and bounds in 1910 there were 445 residents, in 1950 population was at 12,120, by 1990 it stood at 66,643, and as of January 1, 2009, population was 86,252. Meier (Musicians) Anton Newcombe, Dick Dale, Mark McGrath, Mike Ness, etc. Notable residents include and/or have included: (Actors/Entertainers) Buddy Ebsen, Dale Evans, Emma Stone, Errol Flynn, George Burns, Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, Joey Bishop, John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Roy Rogers, Shirley Temple (Athletes) Carsten Ball, Dennis Rodman, Ekaterina Gordeeva, Francois Botha, George Yardley, Ilia Kulik, Joffery Lupul, John Welbourn, Kevin Kouzmanoff, Kobe Bryant, Matt Barkley, Tiger Woods (Authors/Writers) Dean Koontz, Frank Rumbauskas (Business people) Donald Bren, John H. It is currently one of the wealthiest communities in California and consistently places high in United States rankings. In 1906, three major events happened: The Balboa Pavilion and Balboa Pier were completed Pacific Electric "Red Cars" began service to the Balboa Peninsula and Pavilion, bringing thousands of summertime visitors from Los Angeles and in August, the scattered settlements which included the Peninsula, West Newport, Balboa Island, and Lido Isle, with a combined population of 206 citizens, were incorporated as the City of Newport Beach.

In 1905 city development increased when Pacific Electric Railroad established a southern terminus in Newport connecting the beach with downtown Los Angeles.

Collins, who soon partnered with Henry E. In 1902, James McFadden sold his Newport townsite and about half of the Peninsula to William S. In 1875, James and Robert McFadded acquired a small wharf and warehouse on the west end named "Newport Landing". Dunnell's steamer named "Vaquero" made its first trip to a marshy lagoon for trading, and ventured into an unnamed harbor, which Dunnell decided to call "New Port". For thousands of years, members of the Tongva and Juanen~o/Luisen~o nations long inhabited this area. The city of Newport Beach, located in Orange County, includes the areas of Corona del Mar, Balboa Island, Newport Coast, San Joaquin Hills, and Balboa Peninsula (also known as Balboa). Please see the Ordering & Use page at for additional information. Images available for reproduction and use. Title Balboa Fun Zone, Newport Harbor Alternative Title Los Angeles Photographers Photo CollectionĬollection Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection
