Minutes to the Sand
Newport Beach, Crystal Cove, and Huntington are all within a short drive. Catch sunrise at the Wedge or sunset at Pirate's Cove without ever feeling like a tourist.
Orange County · Coastal California
Costa Mesa
Where the sunset meets the surf, and the neighborhood already feels like home.
Why Costa Mesa
A Coastal Town That Lives Out Loud
Costa Mesa is more than minutes from the water — it's a city built on creativity, food, surf culture, and an arts scene that punches well above its size.
Arts District With Soul
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, OCMA, and the indie galleries on the Eastside make Costa Mesa one of Orange County's true cultural anchors.
Food Worth Driving For
From Taco María's tasting menu to pop-ups at The CAMP and old-school favorites like Avila's, the food scene rewards the curious.
Neighborhoods With Personality
Mesa Verde's mid-century streets, Eastside's tree-lined walkability, Mesa del Mar's family vibe — every pocket feels different.
Local Spots
Where Locals Linger
These are the places we send friends, family, and clients when they want to feel the city — not just visit it.
The CAMP
An eco-conscious shopping village turned community hub. Pop-ups, yoga, plant-forward dining.
Portola Coffee Lab
Award-winning roastery in the OC Mart Mix. Order the cortado, stay for the morning.
Fairview Park
Sweeping vistas, native bluff trails, and one of the best sunset spots in the county.
Triangle Square
Saturday-night energy. Music, movies, and a spread of restaurants for every mood.
Talbert Regional Park
Off-leash trails along the Santa Ana River. Where dogs and locals start their morning.
Plant Food + Wine
Matthew Kenney's plant-based oasis at The CAMP. Date-night perfect, brunch-worthy.
On the Calendar
What's On in Costa Mesa
A rolling calendar of the moments that define the year here. Dates rotate annually — we keep this list fresh.
OC Fair
When: Mid-July → Mid-August · OC Fair & Event Center
Twenty-three days of concerts, rides, and the Pacific Coast's best deep-fried everything.
Concerts at the Pacific Amphitheatre
When: Summer Series · July–August · Pacific Amphitheatre
Open-air concerts under SoCal sunsets — touring artists across every genre.
Pacific Symphony at Segerstrom
When: September → June · Segerstrom Center for the Arts
A world-class symphony in one of the country's most beautiful concert halls.
Vans US Open of Surfing
When: Late July · Huntington Beach (next door)
The world's biggest surf-and-skate festival, just a few minutes up PCH.
Pacific Airshow
When: Early October · Huntington Beach (next door)
Three days of military and civilian aerobatics over the coast — the Blue Angels or Thunderbirds usually headline. You can see (and hear) it from half of Costa Mesa.