Costa Mesa, California - Community Guide - Orange County

City of Costa Mesa, California

The Orange County Performing Arts Center - Costa Mesa, California photo courtesy of oc.book.com

Costa Mesa is known as one of Orange County's foremost cultural and business centers. The city includes a total of 16 square miles and has a population of approximately 113,440 as of 2007.

Many consider the center of Costa Mesa to include the area right off the 5 freeway and Bristol Street that includes the Orange County Performing Arts Center, South Coast Repertory Theater and South Coast Plaza. Although the city has much more to offer with its many parks and recreation centers and the Orange County Fairgrounds.

The major industries in the city are services and trade followed by manufacturing with it's largest employer being the Southern California Auto Club.

South Coast Plaza - Carousel in center of mall.

Please join us on the following pages to find out about Costa Mesa lodging, Costa Mesa hotels and places to stay in and around the city.

Within our pages you will find Costa Mesa entertainment and Costa Mesa attractions. We proudly showcase the finest Costa Mesa shopping and Costa Mesa services to suit every lifestyle. For Costa Mesa dining, we have a list of great restaurants either in the city or near by . We are also dedicated to presenting the best of Costa Mesa business and professional services to meet your needs.

If you're interested in the history of Costa Mesa, it can be found along with Costa Mesa general information, Costa Mesa educational resources plus Costa Mesa real estate and housing information for both residents and visitors alike. Annual events in Costa Mesa and links to local organizations in Costa Mesa are listed so you may participate in all the city has to offer.

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