Mission guide
California Newport Beach Mission
A coastal Southern California mission rooted in the history and harbor life of Newport Beach.
- English
- Spanish
California Newport Beach Mission shirts
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Choose size & color →I Glory in My Jesus, in the language of this mission
2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
Weak Things Become Strong, in the language of this mission
"I make weak things become strong" (Ether 12:27) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
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Press Forward, in the language of this mission
"Press forward with a steadfastness in Christ" (2 Nephi 31:20) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
About the mission
English and Spanish are spoken in the mission area.
At a glance
- Country
- United States
- Main city
- Newport Beach, 85,239 people (2020)
- Mission created
- July 1, 1993
- Time zone
- Pacific Time (UTC-8)
- Climate
- Coastal semi-arid, with warm-summer Mediterranean characteristics
- Church in California
- 725,648 members, 145 stakes, 1,085 congregations
A short history of the area
In 1870, the steamer The Vaquero entered the bay and helped increase Anglo-American settlement. Newport Beach was incorporated on September 1, 1906. The city later developed around shipping, rail travel, tourism, boating, and its beaches.
The Church here
- 1846Latter-day Saint immigrants first arrived in San Francisco.
- January 1847The Mormon Battalion arrived in San Diego.
- January 1848Six Mormon Battalion members were at Sutter’s Mill when gold was discovered.
- 1850The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints colony of New Hope was founded in California.
- 1850The first Church building in California was completed.
- 1851Church leaders encouraged colonization in San Bernardino to support a travel route from the coast to Utah.
- July 1, 1993The California Newport Beach Mission was organized.
Temples nearby
Newport Beach California Temple
Dedicated August 28, 2005 · Near Newport Beach
Yorba Linda California Temple
Dedicated June 7, 2026 · About 20 miles from Newport Beach
Los Angeles California Temple
Dedicated March 11, 1956 · About 35 miles from Newport Beach
Redlands California Temple
Dedicated September 14, 2003 · About 50 miles from Newport Beach
The Book of Mormon here
Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.
Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Before you go
Phrases to learn
- HolaHello
- Buenos díasGood morning
- ¿Cómo está?How are you?
- GraciasThank you
Foods to try
- Seafood dishes (local dining in Newport Beach often focuses on seafood)
Fun facts
- Newport Harbor has approximately 9,000 boats and is one of the largest recreational boat harbors on the U.S. west coast.
- The annual Christmas Boat Parade began in 1908.
- The 500-passenger Catalina Flyer provides daily transportation between Newport Beach and Avalon on Santa Catalina Island.
Just got the call?
Turn the opening into a game: family and friends guess where the missionary is going before the reveal.