Costa Mesa Newcomers' GuideMoving to a new community is exciting, especially one as vibrant as Costa Mesa. Its Spanish name reflects its geographic feature, literally a coastal plateau with views of the Pacific Ocean, just 1 mile from its southernmost border. It's a convenient location with easy access to the nearby cities of Irvine and Anaheim, just 37 miles from Los Angeles and less than 90 miles from San Diego - ideal for commuting to job centers, shopping , entertainment, leisure and cultural attractions. Costa Mesa's proximity to the Santa Ana River made it historically important to early settlers and cattle ranchers. Today, this same advantageous location makes Costa Mesa a major player in Orange County, attracting businesses and visitors. It is celebrated as “The City of the Arts,” the capital of the action sports industry and home to the top 20 revenue-generating malls in Orange County. This thriving city of approximately 112,000 inhabitants in an area of ​​16 square miles. This is a young and educated population, with a median age of 33.6 years and 37% of them have a bachelor's degree or higher. They enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate all year round, cooled by coastal breezes, and a commute to work that takes less than 20 minutes on average. The median household income of $61,136 in 2011 was higher than the state median of $57,287.1 Moving to Costa MesaIf you're moving for business or lifestyle reasons, Costa Mesa is a great choice. Livability.com, which ranks small and midsize cities according to eight categories, named Costa Mesa one of its 100 best places to live in its October 2013 list. Costa Mesa's highest scores came for its amenities , which included parks, weather, arts and golf courses. The month-long study of more than 1,700...... middle of paper...... International Surfing Museum, Orange County Museum of Art, Huntington Beach Pier, South Coast Plaza, The Irvine Spectrum Balboa and the Catalina Islands, and dozens of local, state and national parks ranging from Bolsa Chica Conservancy to Crystal Cove State Park and Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park. Top-rated golf courses include Los Lagos, Oak Creek and Mesa Verde at Costa Mesa Golf & Country Club. Learn more about local interests near Costa Mesa here.Make yourself at home in Costa MesaFor more information on new homes in Costa Mesa that are available now or coming soon, email the consultant an inquiry Internet Home by Taylor Morrison or join VIP interest lists. Works Cited1 “Costa Mesa, California,” http://www.city-data.com/city/Costa-Mesa-California.html#ixzz2qIn1pypp2 “Costa Mesa Home Prices and Values,” http://www.zillow .com /costa-mesa-ca/values-of-the-house/