Costa Mesa is located in Orange County, California, United States. The population was 108,724 at the 2000 census.
Since its incorporation in 1953, the city has grown from a semi-rural farming community of 16,840
to a suburban city with an economy based on retail, commerce and light manufacturing.
Costa Mesa boasts 'The Best of Southern California'. Nestled strategically in the heart of The OC,
this Mecca for sun, fun, fashion, and footlights has something for everyone. Known as the City of
the Arts, this cosmopolitan community is minutes away from the Pacific Ocean, and just 35 miles
south of Los Angeles.
Costa Mesa offers 26 parks, a municipal golf course, 26 public schools and 2 libraries. It is also home to the Orange County Fairgrounds, which hosts one of the largest fairs in California, the Orange County Fair, each July.
Costa Mesa offers plenty of arts and cultural attractions. The Orange County Performing Arts Center,
Orange County Fairgrounds, South Coast Repertory Theater and South Coast Plaza are prominent
centers of cultural and economic activity within the City. The South Coast Plaza shopping center
is the single largest commercial activity center in the City.
