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The South Coast Repertory Theater in Costa Mesa, California
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Costa Mesa

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…a hub of culture and commerce


One of the most notable of notable locations in Orange County, Costa Mesa is home to the famous South Coast Plaza, an upscale shopping mall (with over 300 stores) that rings in just about the highest sales per square foot in the state and the most sales of any mall in the U.S.

To balance this savvy, west-coast Sex in the City-type vibe, counterculturists can visit The Lab, which—while it’s still a retail center—actively generates a more community-driven, cutting-edge, anti-mainstream feel.

Of course, Costa Mesa isn’t just commercial development. In a small 16-square miles, the neighborhood has nine parks, 26 public schools, multiple universities and a municipal golf course. Not to mention being the heart of Orange County’s performing arts district.

It’s not a beach town, but it’s pretty darn close and it’s definitely more affordable. Who can complain with neighbors like Newport and Huntington?

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Known for:

South Coast Plaza

Main drag:

Bristol Street

Costa Mesa blogs and events

“Pho” Soup For You!!

Forget Souplantation, Pho’ 99 may have the best bowl of soup in all of Orange County! For under $6, you will waddle out of there feeling both full and healthy.

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Apartments in Costa Mesa

Mesa Verde Villas - 1555 Mesa Verde Dr E Madison Newport Apartments - 2345 Newport Blvd
Westlake Village - 955 W 19th St Orange Bay Apartments - 187 E 18th St
Sundance West Apartments - 1996 Maple Ave Coast Apartments - 177 22 St
Greystone Townhomes - 2110 Thurin Ave Wallace Court Apartments - 1955 Wallace Ave
Bay Breeze Apartments - 1939 Wallace Ave 1939 Wallace Ave Olive Tree Apartments - 2190 College Ave
Mesa Pines Apartments - 2650 Harla Ave