January 2026
- 70 Degrees
- Jan 1
- 2 min read
Happy New Year!
 The city of Newport Beach is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. Congratulations to Mayor Lauren Kleiman on her role and commitment to local history. We are honoring our heritage from Rancho San Joaquín to Irvine Company developments. We were a New Port starting in the 1870s, but incorporated as a city in September 1906. Be a part of this history by sharing your story with us!
From the Archive
Explore our new 2026 exhibit on Newport Beach: From Rancho to Resorts! See the history come to life with our historic images and local stories. Become a museum docent and help us share about this transformation with guests.
Events
We are honoring the city of Newport Beach's 120th anniversary with this origin story for our first event of the year! Join us for the Irvine Documentary on Wednesday, February 04, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Lido Theater (3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663). Spanning 150 years, from when James Irvine purchased over 100,000 acres in Orange County, to the incredible transformation from agriculture to real estate in the 1960s, and beyond. This is a compelling inside look at the making of a premiere master planned community that is recognized as a role model world wide. Get a first look at exclusive clips, extended interviews, and never-before-seen moments from The Story of Irvine. Meet the experts who helped shape the city’s vision — and the community that continues it today. Join us for a curated film screening with Nathan Gope, the director, who will offer our guests a Q & A. Member are $20 and non-members are $25 per ticket.
Newport Beach Historic Markers
Look for historic markers around the city. You will learn about your local history.
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