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Corona del Mar
Corona del Mar is a seaside community within the City of Newport Beach in Orange County, California, set on the ocean face of the San Joaquin Hills.
Where is Corona del Mar, and what is it like?
Corona del Mar is a neighborhood of Newport Beach, not a separate city. It covers the seaward face of the San Joaquin Hills, from south of Avocado Avenue to the city limits. It also takes in the Irvine Terrace development just north of Avocado. The name is Spanish and means Crown of the Sea.
The community uses ZIP code 92625. Pacific Coast Highway, also State Route 1, runs through it. Newport Beach has its own page on this guide. This page covers what belongs to Corona del Mar.
How did Corona del Mar begin?
The Tongva village of Moyongna stood at or near Corona del Mar. Researchers disagree on its exact location. James Irvine bought the region in 1875 for $150,000.
In 1904, 700 acres were sold to George E. Hart, who is described as the community's founder. A development of unsold land was set up in 1915 and named Balboa Palisades. A post office opened on July 16, 1926, with Edna L. Stuckey as the first postmistress. Newport Beach annexed Corona del Mar in 1923.
What are the neighborhoods of Corona del Mar?
The Flower Streets are the older area. They have closely spaced single-family homes along Pacific Coast Highway. Harbor View Hills has California ranch-style homes, many with ocean views.
Irvine Terrace lies north of Avocado Avenue. It has newer homes and some original mid-1950s houses, a few with views of Balboa Island and Newport Harbor. Corona del Mar High School is in the nearby Eastbluff neighborhood.
What beaches and parks are in Corona del Mar?
Corona del Mar State Beach, also called Big Corona Beach, is the main beach. It stretches half a mile and is reached by paths down a steep hillside.
Pirates Cove and Main Beach are also here. Parking follows Newport Beach policies, except at the state beaches. Many nonresidential areas have meters, and paid beach parking is allowed from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Crystal Cove State Park, which also appears on the Newport Beach page, has tide pools and backcountry trails. Camping is offered at the state park.
What is there to see in Corona del Mar?
Sherman Library and Gardens has botanical gardens and a greenhouse. Other local sights are the Goldenrod Footbridge, China Cove and the Port Theater. Fashion Island is nearby.
Where has Corona del Mar appeared on screen?
The Oscar-winning film All Quiet on the Western Front was shot in Corona del Mar. Gilligan's Island was filmed at Pirate's Cove. The community is the setting of Arrested Development, and The O.C. used local places, including Corona del Mar High School, as reference points.
Main Beach was a backdrop in the 2017 music video Would You Ever, by Skrillex and Poo Bear.
The Lost Dogs' 2006 album The Lost Cabin and the Mystery Trees refers to the area, and characters in Dean Koontz's novel False Memory live here.
How do you get around Corona del Mar?
Pacific Coast Highway is the main road through the community and links it to the rest of Newport Beach and to Laguna Beach to the south.
Orange County Transportation Authority buses serve parts of Newport Beach, and the Newport Transportation Center near Fashion Island is a transfer hub. The community is part of the Newport-Mesa school area through Corona del Mar High School.
Find a local business in Corona del Mar
Corona del Mar is covered by the Newport Beach & Costa Mesa guide. Start with the businesses in Corona del Mar itself, or look across the whole guide by what they do.
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Questions about Corona del Mar
- Is Corona del Mar a city?
- No. Corona del Mar is a community within the City of Newport Beach, in Orange County, California.
- What does Corona del Mar mean?
- It is Spanish for Crown of the Sea.
- What ZIP code does Corona del Mar use?
- Corona del Mar uses ZIP code 92625.
- What is the main beach in Corona del Mar?
- Corona del Mar State Beach, also called Big Corona Beach, is the main beach.
- When was Corona del Mar annexed to Newport Beach?
- Newport Beach annexed Corona del Mar in 1923.
- Is there a local business directory for Corona del Mar?
- Yes. Corona del Mar is covered by the Newport Beach & Costa Mesa guide from Local Business America. It lists local businesses in Corona del Mar and the towns around it, and it is free to read.
- How do I list my business in Corona del Mar?
- Open the Newport Beach & Costa Mesa guide and choose Claim your listing. If your business is not there yet, choose List your business. Claiming is free, and a person checks each claim.
- What does a business listing in Corona del Mar cost?
- Every business has a free listing with opening hours, a map and a link to your website. Essentials is $19 a month and adds a photo gallery, an enquiry form and your Google reviews. Premium is $39 a month and adds a boost to the top of your category and a do-follow link to your website.