Neighborhoods - Community Profile

BOUNDARIES:

Dover Shores, on the west side of Upper Newport Bay, is bounded by Irvine Avenue to the west and the Bay to the east, including streets such as Morning Star, Evening Star, North Star, Polaris, Westwind, Pescador, Galaxy Drive, Santiago Drive, Mariners and Bluff Front.

BUILDER:

The community was opened by Macco Realty Company and developed by the Irvine Company.

FEATURES:

Dover Shores is known for its wonderful views, waterfront property with docks and proximity to Fashion Island and the Pacific Ocean. This unique neighborhood features three private community beaches, including a children's beach with playground equipment and summer swim instructor and lifeguard, an adult beach and a fisherman's beach with small boat storage and fishing areas.

STYLE:

Most of the homes are custom built; many have been extensively renovated in recent years. Homes originally built by developers in the 1960's are varied in size and floorplan. All homes have generous-size lots. When the development was started in 1963, many of the properties were leaseholds; a few still are.

SCHOOL:

Children attend either Mariners Elementary, Ensign Intermediate, or Newport Harbor High School.

SHOPPING:

An abundance of stores, restaurants and entertainment options can be found on nearby 17th Street, along Pacific Coast Highway and at Fashion Island, a short drive away.