Costa Mesa, California

Neighborhood guide

Costa Mesa, California

Creative energy, South Coast Plaza and quick access to the beach.

Costa Mesa calls itself the “City of the Arts,” home to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, South Coast Repertory and the Orange County Museum of Art, all clustered around South Coast Plaza, one of the highest-grossing shopping centers in the country. Just inland from Newport Beach, it offers a more attainable entry point to the coastal lifestyle, with surf-culture roots on the Eastside and Westside neighborhoods.

Living in Costa Mesa

Eastside Costa Mesa, bordering Newport Beach, is prized for its large lots and remodeled mid-century homes. Mesa Verde offers a golf-course community feel, while the Westside has become a hub of breweries, design studios and new townhome developments. Newport-Mesa Unified serves the city, and the 405, 55 and 73 freeways converge here.

Why work with us here

Costa Mesa is one of the few coastal-adjacent cities where buyers can still find value, and we help clients identify the pockets with the strongest long-term appreciation.

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