Newport, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newport
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 Newport
Location in California
Newport
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino County |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
Newport is a small, quiet place located in Mendocino County, California. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Newport sits right by the beautiful Pacific Ocean on California State Route 1, a famous highway. It's about 4.25 miles (6.8 kilometers) south of a town called Westport. The area is about 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level.
A Look Back: Newport's Lumber Days
Long ago, Newport was a busy spot for shipping. Its main job was to send out lumber, which is wood cut from trees. This wood was very important for building homes and other structures. Ships would come to Newport to pick up these large loads of timber and carry them to other places. This trade helped the community grow in its early days.
Famous Faces from Newport
Even small communities can be home to talented people!
Steve Birnbaum: Soccer Star
- Steve Birnbaum (born in 1991) is a professional soccer player. He has played in Major League Soccer (MLS), which is the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. He's known for playing as a defender.
