A Times analysis for 2026 shows three of the top 10 ZIP Codes for highest home value were on Newport Beach. AdvertisementAttendees toured the showcased pleasure yacht Aviator, with its opulent salon, during the Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival. Beverly Hills and Santa Monica ZIP Codes also joined the list, replacing Portola Valley, Ross, Palo Alto and Tiburon. The annual Lighting of the Bay outside Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach. AdvertisementBut she also pointed to empty nesters in Newport Beach who might typically downsize but cannot find cheaper homes within Newport Beach and instead choose to stay put.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 13, 2026 15:00 UTC