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Eastside Costa Mesa Neighborhood Guide Costa Mesa, CA
About
Eastside Costa Mesa is a vibrant neighborhood in Costa Mesa, California, known for its coastal ambiance, lush parks, and stylish boutiques. The neighborhood is flanked by Newport Boulevard on the west, forming a seamless connection to numerous shopping and dining destinations. The Harbor Freeway (SR-55) runs just to the east, providing easy access to the greater Orange County region. Additionally, the neighborhood enjoys proximity to Newport Beach, leading to its nickname as the "Riviera of California."
What You Will Love about Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, California
- The seaside vibe mixed with a dash of urban sophistication makes Eastside Costa Mesa a charming place to live.
- Residents enjoy easy access to upscale shopping along 17th Street and the eclectic boutiques sprinkled throughout the neighborhood.
- There is no shortage of outdoor activity with the close proximity to stunning Newport Beach and a plethora of parks within the community.
What’s Nearby
Eastside Costa Mesa is close to a variety of attractions, being just a short drive away from downtown Costa Mesa and the South Coast Plaza, the largest shopping center on the West Coast of the US. The neighborhood is also situated near the Orange County Fairgrounds, home to the annual Orange County Fair.
Lifestyle
Living in Eastside Costa Mesa provides an ideal mix of seaside relaxation and city sophistication. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy beach activities, and the neighborhood promotes a healthy lifestyle with various boutique fitness centers and yoga studios. Meanwhile, foodies will appreciate the local farmer’s market and the diverse restaurant scene offering everything from sushi to artisanal coffee.
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Rental Trends in Eastside Costa Mesa
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| $2230 | $2245 | $2247 | $2216 | $2043 | $2158 | $2164 | $2170 | $2177 | $2052 | $2004 | $2100 | $2065 |
| $2540 | $2505 | $2417 | $2522 | $2465 | $2505 | $2528 | $2550 | $2538 | $2525 | $2502 | $2462 | $2462 |
| $3405 | $3062 | $3185 | $3250 | $3400 | $3400 | $3600 | $3750 | $3900 | $3090 | $3600 | $2995 | $2990 |
| $4157 | $4150 | $3975 | $3960 | $4140 | $3890 | $3987 | $4084 | $4180 | $4175 | $4350 | $4150 | $4097 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 517 restaurants, 72 grocery stores, and 35 parks within a mile of the Eastside Costa Mesa neighborhood.
Stater Bros. MarketsRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
2180 Newport Blvd
- Growers Ranch
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
2016 Newport Blvd
- Penjoyan Produce
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
2016 Newport Blvd
- Mother's Kitchen
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Dining and Drinking, Farmers Market
•0.7 miles
1890 Newport Blvd
CalifornianetRetail, Shopping Mall
•0.7 miles
1901 Newport Blvd
- Kings Food & Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.9 miles
2263 Fairview Rd
- Minute King Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.4 miles
117 E Bay St
- Stater Bros. Markets
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
2180 Newport Blvd
- Growers Ranch
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
2016 Newport Blvd
- Penjoyan Produce
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
2016 Newport Blvd
- Newport Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.5 miles
2200 Newport Blvd
- Nutrition Baby
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Organic Grocery, Health Food Store
•0.6 miles
275 Victoria St
Hula Girls Shave IceDining and Drinking, Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor, Restaurant
•0.2 miles
2144 Orange Ave
- AL's TiKi BaR
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, BBQ Joint
•0.3 miles
320 22nd St
- Tony's Place
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Dive Bar, Restaurant
•0.4 miles
2052 Newport Blvd
- The Salsa Grill
Dining and Drinking
•0.4 miles
2052 Newport Blvd
- Pho Kitchen
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, Vietnamese Restaurant
•0.5 miles
20048 Santa Ana Ave
- Casablanca The Restaur
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mediterranean Restaurant, Moroccan Restaurant
•0.5 miles
1976 Newport Blvd
- Insecto Products
Retail, Department Store
•0.2 miles
221 Sherwood Pl
- Happy Pet
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.4 miles
2052 Newport Blvd
- Puppy Heaven - Teacup & Toy Puppies for Sale
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.5 miles
2075 Newport Blvd
- Ruff Haus Grooming
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.6 miles
2228 Newport Blvd
- Armstrong Garden Centers
Retail, Garden Center
•0.6 miles
2123 Newport Blvd
- Ramsay Rexall Drug
Retail, Drugstore
•0.6 miles
2246 Newport Blvd
Stone Villa Trailer ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Campground, Travel and Transportation, RV Park
•0.6 miles
333 W Bay St
- Lindbergh Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
220 23rd St
- Harper Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.8 miles
452 E 18th St
- Mariners Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.8 miles
2199 Dover Dr
- Brentwood Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.9 miles
265 Brentwood St
Hamilton Community GardenCommunity and Government, Government Building, Organization, Non-Profit Organization, Landmarks and Outdoors, Garden
•1.0 mile
523 Hamilton St
The Best Orange County Astrology Costa MesaArts and Entertainment
•0.3 miles
177 22nd St
- Armenian Food Festival
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.4 miles
143 22nd St
- Riley Waite Art
Arts and Entertainment, Business and Professional Services, Office, Retail, Arts and Crafts Store
•0.5 miles
328 E 19th St
- Undercover Live Entertainment
Arts and Entertainment
•0.7 miles
341 Sydney Ln
- Psychic Palm & Card Reader By Diane
Arts and Entertainment, Psychic and Astrologer
•0.7 miles
1858 Newport Blvd
- The Best Orange County Astrology
Arts and Entertainment, Psychic and Astrologer
•0.7 miles
324 Victoria St
Social Canines Costa MesaBusiness and Professional Services, Pet Service
•0.1 miles
2104 Santa Ana Ave
- Phil's Barber Stylists
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.1 miles
20044 Santa Ana Ave
- Woodland Primary Child Development Center
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.2 miles
2025 Garden Ln
- Catalyst Kids
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.2 miles
2025 Garden Ln
- KorBodyWorkx
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic
•0.2 miles
2010 Santa Ana Ave
- Westcliff Early Childhood Center
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.3 miles
2032 Orange Ave
Flying Dutchman BicyclesRetail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.3 miles
358 Esther St
Imagine FitnessSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.4 miles
2150 Newport Blvd
- Orange County Wedding Choreography
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.4 miles
2150 Newport Blvd
- The Complete Coach
Sports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•0.4 miles
2150 Newport Blvd
- Ocean Paddle Sports
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail
•0.5 miles
2177 Rural Ln
- Gary Lam Wing Chun of Orange County
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.5 miles
2146 Newport Blvd
AL's TiKi BaRDining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, BBQ Joint
•0.3 miles
320 22nd St
- Goat Hill Tavern
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub
•0.4 miles
1988 Rosemary Pl
- Tony's Place
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar, Dive Bar, Restaurant
•0.4 miles
2052 Newport Blvd
- Our Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Cocktail Bar
•0.5 miles
2000 Newport Blvd
- Yard House
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Bar, Sports Bar
•0.8 miles
1875 Newport Blvd
- Tavern+Bowl Costa Mesa
Arts and Entertainment, Bowling Alley, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint
•0.8 miles
1875 Newport Blvd
- Catalyst Kids
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.2 miles
2025 Garden Ln
- Heritage Montessori School
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.3 miles
2032 Orange Ave
- Sunshine Cooperative Preschool
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.3 miles
2131 Tustin Ave
- Lil' Lighthouse Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
300 Magnolia St
- Newport Beach Public Library - Mariners Branch
Community and Government, Library
•0.8 miles
1300 Irvine Ave
- Mariners Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.8 miles
1300 Irvine Ave
College Hospital Costa MesaHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.7 miles
301 Victoria St
- CHOC Costa Mesa Specialty Center (Clinic)
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.7 miles
136 Broadway
- Newport Harbor Recovery Services
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.8 miles
382 Hamilton St
- Costa Mesa Fire Department - Station 3
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.0 mile
1865 Park Ave
- Xpress Urgent Care
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•1.1 miles
131 E 17th St
- Costa Mesa Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.3 miles
77 Fair Dr
Eastside Costa Mesa Apartments and Rentals
158 Rental properties in Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 12.7% | 156.3% |
| utilities | 18.8% | 3.6% |
| food | 1.8% | 13% |
| transportation | 1% | 27% |
| healthcare | 9.8% | 2.1% |
Eastside Costa Mesa Demographics
Eastside Costa Mesa Reviews
Area Has Kids Play Outside
Yes
Say 6 of 6 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 6 of 6 renters
Near Schools
Yes
Say 6 of 6 renters
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 6 of 6 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 6 of 6 renters
Busy Streets
No
Say 5 of 6 renters
Eastside Costa Mesa Transportation
Very Walkable
Bikeable
Some Transit
Power Steering & Marine Specialties
Other
629 Terminal Way
Source: foursquare.com
Power Steering & Marine Specialties
Other
629 Terminal Way
Source: foursquare.com
Eastside Costa Mesa Schools
- 8/10
Grades 3-6 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-2 • Public
- 7/10
Grades K-6 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Saniku East West Language School
Grades K-10 • Private
- NRNo Rating
- NRNo Rating
Neighborhoods Around Eastside Costa Mesa
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,037 | 6% |
| Mesa VerdeNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,063 | 5% |
| Westside Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $1,869 | -- |
| Central Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $1,948 | 0% |
| University Town CenterNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $3,722 | 12% |
| The BluffsNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Irvine Business ComplexNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $2,770 | 0% |
| Downtown Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,230 | -- |
| West Newport BeachNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $2,500 | -- |
| Balboa IslandNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Southeast Huntington BeachNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | $2,202 | -- |
| College Park DistrictNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $1,943 | 0% |
| University of California-IrvineNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| MarinersNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Central Park WestNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| Balboa Peninsula PointNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Mesa del MarNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $1,950 | -- |
| Rancho San JoaquinNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| EastbluffNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| South CoastNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | -- | -- |
| BayviewNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| ArmstrongNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | -- | -- |
| North BluffNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Newport ShoresNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| North Costa Mesa DistrictNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,518 | -- |
| Newport NorthNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| SandpointeNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | -- | -- |
| The Metropolitan CondominiumsNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| AdamsNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Pelican HillNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,270 | 9% |
| Mesa VerdeNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,438 | 8% |
| Westside Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,141 | 14% |
| Central Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,489 | 0% |
| University Town CenterNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $3,857 | 3% |
| The BluffsNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Irvine Business ComplexNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $3,177 | 3% |
| Downtown Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,605 | -- |
| West Newport BeachNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $2,500 | -- |
| Balboa IslandNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $3,495 | 34% |
| Southeast Huntington BeachNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | $2,342 | 1% |
| College Park DistrictNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,464 | 1% |
| University of California-IrvineNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| MarinersNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Central Park WestNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $7,103 | -- |
| Balboa Peninsula PointNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Mesa del MarNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | -- | -- |
| Rancho San JoaquinNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $3,490 | 3% |
| EastbluffNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $2,300 | -- |
| South CoastNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | $2,265 | 6% |
| BayviewNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| ArmstrongNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | $2,325 | 11% |
| North BluffNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Newport ShoresNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| North Costa Mesa DistrictNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,394 | -- |
| Newport NorthNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $4,350 | 7% |
| SandpointeNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | $4,329 | 92% |
| The Metropolitan CondominiumsNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| AdamsNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Pelican HillNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,960 | 10% |
| Mesa VerdeNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,868 | 11% |
| Westside Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,678 | 4% |
| Central Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,102 | 2% |
| University Town CenterNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $5,082 | 5% |
| The BluffsNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Irvine Business ComplexNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $4,025 | 4% |
| Downtown Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,082 | -- |
| West Newport BeachNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $6,500 | -- |
| Balboa IslandNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $3,950 | -- |
| Southeast Huntington BeachNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | $3,042 | 4% |
| College Park DistrictNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,097 | 2% |
| University of California-IrvineNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| MarinersNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Central Park WestNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $7,474 | -- |
| Balboa Peninsula PointNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $6,000 | -- |
| Mesa del MarNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,525 | -- |
| Rancho San JoaquinNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $4,132 | 7% |
| EastbluffNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $3,595 | 3% |
| South CoastNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | $2,751 | 7% |
| BayviewNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| ArmstrongNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | $2,865 | 19% |
| North BluffNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Newport ShoresNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| North Costa Mesa DistrictNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $4,692 | -- |
| Newport NorthNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $4,977 | 3% |
| SandpointeNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | $4,525 | 74% |
| The Metropolitan CondominiumsNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| AdamsNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Pelican HillNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| DowntownNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,526 | 15% |
| Mesa VerdeNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $4,375 | 7% |
| Westside Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,995 | -- |
| Central Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,526 | 7% |
| University Town CenterNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $6,045 | 3% |
| The BluffsNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Irvine Business ComplexNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $4,732 | 1% |
| Downtown Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,526 | -- |
| West Newport BeachNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $4,950 | 24% |
| Balboa IslandNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $5,800 | -- |
| Southeast Huntington BeachNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | $3,564 | 4% |
| College Park DistrictNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,623 | 4% |
| University of California-IrvineNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| MarinersNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Central Park WestNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $5,500 | -- |
| Balboa Peninsula PointNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $8,500 | -- |
| Mesa del MarNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,400 | -- |
| Rancho San JoaquinNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $6,067 | 6% |
| EastbluffNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| South CoastNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | $3,545 | -- |
| BayviewNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| ArmstrongNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | -- | -- |
| North BluffNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Newport ShoresNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $6,400 | -- |
| North Costa Mesa DistrictNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | -- | -- |
| Newport NorthNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $6,402 | 2% |
| SandpointeNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | -- | -- |
| The Metropolitan CondominiumsNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| AdamsNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Pelican HillNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |