Area code 949 serves southern Orange County, California, including cities like Irvine, Laguna Beach, Mission Viejo, and Newport Beach. Established in 1998 from a split with 714, it covers a region known for affluence, master-planned communities, coastal real estate, and technology companies. Ten-digit dialing is required. The 949 code is associated with upscale suburban living, beach culture, and tech-driven innovation. It carries a modern, polished image often tied to Southern California’s luxury lifestyle and coastal business development.