Over the years, Costa Mesa has attracted many new residents, thanks to the relatively affordable cost of living and relaxed environment; families are drawn to the quiet neighborhoods and quality schools. Just a few blocks inland from Newport Beach, visitors and locals relish a laid-back coastal atmosphere in Costa Mesa, and a day by the ocean is only a short drive away from anywhere in town.

The extensive trails of Talbert Regional Park and the links of Costa Mesa Golf Course provide more opportunities to soak up the Southern California sunshine. The performing arts are well-represented in venues as diverse as the modest Costa Mesa Playhouse, the open-air Pacific Amphitheatre, and the magnificent Segerstrom Concert Hall. Easy access to the 405 makes it simple to reach anywhere in the LA area for work or leisure.