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Mariners is a walkable and bikeable community along Newport Bay
Mariners is a residential enclave in Orange County with quiet, suburban streets and unique homes between Newport Bay and an energetic street known for its shopping and dining scene. The highly rated Mariners Elementary School is, at most, a 30-minute walk away, while the beach is only a few minutes away by bike. “There’s not a lot of through-traffic, and kids play in the streets. It has a real ‘neighborhood’ feel and larger lots,” says Todd Bousman, Realtor and owner of bouHAUS Properties, which specializes in the area. “There’s also the close proximity to the 17th Street corridor with retail and great restaurants within walking distance.”
Bike paths to the beach and surrounding areas are plentiful in the Mariners neighborhood.
Back Bay is a popular natural amenity in the Big Bay neighborhood across the water from Mariners.
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Popular eateries and coffee shops in Westcliff Plaza and on 17th Street
Westcliff Plaza is situated at the corner of Westcliff Drive and Irvine Avenue. Anchored by Ralphs, it’s also home to several neighborhood eateries. Pandor Artisan Bakery & Café brings French-style artisan bread to Newport Beach, and its glass display of pastries, tarts and fluffy gelato tempts patrons to indulge. A few doors down, The Chicken Shop prepares New Zealand-style poultry roasted over South American quebracho blanco wood and served in wraps or bowls. Westcliff Drive continues north as 17th Street, one of the area’s most popular commercial strips. “There are three or four great coffee shops, like Haute Cakes Caffe or Kit Coffee,” Bousman says. “That zone has been getting an influx of eateries.” Nick’s opened its Newport Beach location along 17th Street in early 2025, where service staff in white button-downs and vests provide hot towel service and present upscale dishes.
There are many outdoor dining locations in and around the Mariners neighborhood.
The Chicken Shop is a well known eatery in the neighborhood of Mariners.
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A-rated schools and Newport Harbor High’s junior career mentor program
Children in the neighborhood may begin their education at Mariners Elementary School. They may then move forward to Ensign Intermediate School before concluding their secondary studies at Newport Harbor High School. All three schools earn A grades from Niche. Newport Harbor High offers more than 20 Advanced Placement classes, as well as an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school’s 1:1 Junior Career Mentor Program matches students with mentors from the community to help them explore career paths.
Ensign Intermediate has amazing teachers and staff.
Mariners Elementary School is a Public K-6 School that is a well known school in Mariners.
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Diverse architecture and artistically landscaped lawns make up Mariners
The residential streets of Mariners form a fan-like shape along Newport Bay and lead past homes with artistically landscaped front lawns. Spacious patios with outdoor kitchens, firepits and in-ground pools are often hidden in the back. Ranch-style homes and new traditional bungalows built between the 1950s and 1970s range from $2.5 million to $4.1 million. Midcentury modern builds and more recent constructions from the 21st century — some designed by esteemed architects — fetch between $3.7 million and $7 million. Red, Spanish-style tile roofs contrast with clean, modern lines, lending to a unique combination of architecture, though lush lawns and palm trees are a constant throughout the neighborhood.
Mariners neighborhood has luxury custom homes scattered throughout.
Mariners features countless custom modern homes with amazing detail designed for the owners' specific needs.
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Conveniently located near several state routes and John Wayne Airport
Residents can use California state Route 1 to get to the center of Newport City and other coastal communities, like Huntington Beach. John Wayne Airport is about 6 miles north of the neighborhood via Irvine Avenue. California state Route 55 travels north between Santa Ana, Orange and Irvine, eventually merging with Interstate 5, which commuters can take to downtown Los Angeles, about 44 miles away. Orange County Bus route 55 stops on the south side of the neighborhood, taking passengers to and from Santa Ana.
Access to Newport Bay via Bayview Trail and North Star Beach
Mariners Park, next to the neighborhood elementary school, has a selection of athletic amenities — a handball court, tennis courts, a baseball diamond and a basketball court comprise the green space. Farther south, colorful kayaks and paddleboards are scattered on North Star Beach, along the bay; they can be rented at the Newport Aquatic Center. “You’re a bike ride from the beach, and you can connect to biking and walking trails that circle the bay,” Bousman says. For example, the Back Bay Loop Trail cuts through the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, which consists of 135 acres home to rare birds, like the San Diego cactus wren and the burrowing owl.
Kayaking is a popular activity in and around the Mariners neighborhood, taking advantage of the calm seas in Newport Harbor and Back Bay.
Your kids will love the playground at Mariner's Park in Newport Beach.
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Parks in this Area
Mariners Park
Transit
Airport
John Wayne/Orange County
9 min drive
Bus
Westcliff-Buckingham
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mariners
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mariners Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mariners, Newport Beach sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Mariners, Newport Beach over the last 12 months is $3,695,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,338
Median Age
44
Population under 18
25.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$197,946
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$207,698
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.9%
College Graduates
73.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.5%
% Population in Labor Force
80.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
72°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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