Theatre Arts District

Costa Mesa, CA

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Theatre Arts District - Costa Mesa, CA

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An urban hub for the performing arts

Artistic Cultural Entertainment Convenient Upscale Urban

A thriving artistic district in the heart of Costa Mesa, the Theatre Arts District is home to an array of local theaters, concert halls, and small businesses. This neighborhood is bounded by Bristol Street to the west, Sunflower Avenue to the north, Interstate 405 to the south, and Avenue of the Arts to the east. The Theatre Arts District is home to Samueli Theater, Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Noguchi Garden and Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. Public art is commonplace here and is spread throughout the community. Movies in the park, live concerts, and artistic performances are just a few of the things that bring this tiny community together. There are a few top-notch restaurants in the neighborhood as well, including Vaca — a Spanish eatery with tapas and a full bar — and Water Grill, a vibrant, upscale seafood restaurant.

Transportation

70

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

42

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
  • UCI Arboretum
  • Mile Square Regional Park
  • Old Orange County Courthouse
  • Mason Regional Park

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.