Business Climate
The Newport Beach Business Community
Newport Beach is known for its mild Pacific coastal climate, its large recreational harbor, great beaches, two public piers, award-winning restaurants, first-class hotels, excellent shopping, corporate offices and an exceptional quality of life. Newport Beach is adjacent to Orange County's John Wayne Airport, served by most major carriers, and the University of California at Irvine, for access to technology and well educated employees. The City has a diversified and financially solid local economy. It is a popular destination for business and leisure travelers alike.
The City government is well managed, fiscally sound and fully capable of weathering the up and downs of the economy without sacrificing services. City Hall strives to be business-friendly while preserving those qualities that bring people to Newport Beach.
For a listing of current business licenses issued by Newport Beach, searchable by either business name or business category, go to Business Search.
The City currently has two Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and a Tourism Business Improvement District.
Newport Beach is also home to a number of national, regional and local events of note:
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The Toshiba Classic, a PGA Champions Tour Event
- Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival
For detailed information on the city's demographics and statistics, please visit our web page listing current Census Data.