Westcliff Dr, Westcliff / SA Heights

Santiago Driver runs along the perimeter of the body of water known as the Back Bay in Newport Beach. The street is situated on a bluff, providing many homes with panoramic views of the bay, the ocean, the city of Newport Beach and the distant San Bernardino Mountains.

Most of the homes on Santiago are built on large lots and feature mature landscaping and custom designs. Many have multi-million dollar price tags, though a few smaller original homes from the 1960s can still be found for less than a million. At the northern end of Santiago Avenue are several large gated estates that are completely hidden by landscaping

The homes on Santiago Driver are part of the Dover Shores Community Association. Members of the association have access to 3 private beaches and can participate in a variety of planned events and activities, including beach movie nights and barbecues.

The public schools near Santiago Avenue in Newport Beach are excellent. Many residents move to this area because of the schools, which include Mariners Elementary School, Ensign Junior High and Newport Harbor High School. Santiago Drive is also located near the Back Bay nature preserve and the upscale Fashion Island shopping center, as well as a wide variety of restaurants located along the water front on Coast Highway.