At the heart of Orange County is the vibrant City of Costa Mesa. It is home to the world-class Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Repertory theater.  People come from miles around to enjoy its first-rate shopping venues and exceptional dining scene. Beaches, mountains, the desert, and vineyards, are all just a short drive away.

Costa Mesa has award-winning and eclectic shopping and dining. The city is home to South Coast Plaza, a global shopping destination and the largest shopping center on the west coast. There are also many innovative retail communities to enjoy, such as The Camp, The Lab, SOCO and the OC Mix. The diverse dining scene offers something for everyone. Costa Mesa was named a finalist in the Rand McNally/USA Today Best of the Road competition for “Best in Food”.

Prefer to get outside? Costa Mesa has 28 neighborhood parks, as well as 2 public and 1 private golf course. Fairview Park, the city’s largest park, boasts 200 acres of natural space to enjoy walking, running, biking, bird watching, and horseback riding. This park abuts Talbert Regional Park, offering another 200 acres of scenic landscape.

Costa Mesa is also home to the OC Fair and Event Center, which puts on the annual Orange County Fair, as well as many other events, activities, and festivals. The fairgrounds contain a working farm and a concert venue, the Pacific Amphitheatre.

In addition to all the amenities available within the city, Costa Mesa’s central location provides easy access to all of southern California’s major attractions. Beaches, mountains, Disneyland, Knott’s Berry farm, Sea World, Palm Springs, LA, and San Diego, are all just a short drive away.