However, Costa Mesa's roots reach back long before that. The Way Station, known as Estancia Adobe, is now a historical landmark and can be found in the small park on Adams and Mesa Verde West. Since its beginnings as a small agricultural town, Costa Mesa has undergone many changes. During World War II, it was the home of the Santa Ana Army Air Base - a training facility for Army Air Corps pilots and one of the largest training bases in the world at the time. Today, Costa Mesa is a regional center for commerce and culture, with a wide array of educational, social, and recreational amenities.
Costa Mesa has more accessible park land than any other city in Orange County.
We are also home of South Coast Plaza and the Performing Arts Center-two world class facilities known across the country and internationally. The City provides a wide range of programs and services for its diverse citizenry and encourages its residents to become involved in community activities. Once again, welcome to the City of Costa Mesa's Web Site.