Photo #18975 - City of Newport Beach, California Southern limits. Population 75,662 Feb 2004. Newport Beach is famous worldwide for its picturesque sandy beaches, majestic coastline, infinite recreational activities. Newport Beach is located on the coast of California in Orange County. 14 miles (22 km) from Disneyland (Anaheim), California. California Pacific Coast Highway This coastal highway winds along some of the most spectacular ocean views in the U.S. The highway contains countless examples of the many intrinsic qualities that make a highway a National Scenic Byway--qualities like perfect views of ocean waves breaking on rocky shorelines and cliffs, dozens of historical landmarks like Spanish Missions and Spanish settlements.