Newport Beach Tops List of Enviable Lifestyles in USA Today Readers’ Poll

A national survey has ranked Newport Beach among the most enviable places to live in America, placing it at No. 4 on the list of top U.S. cities with lifestyles people envy. The poll, conducted by the New Jersey Real Estate Network and featured via The Desert Sun, tapped into over 3,000 respondents across the country. Beaches, luxury living, and a relaxed vibe helped elevate Newport Beach’s status next to iconic communities such as Beverly Hills and Calabasas.

Respondents praised Newport Beach for its scenic harbor setting, coastal access, upscale amenities, and quintessential Southern California lifestyle. The city’s combination of waterfront activities, high-end shopping, fine dining, boating culture, and laid-back sophistication resonated as aspirational and dreamlike.

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