About Costa Mesa

• Actor Nicolas Cage attended high school in Costa Mesa.
• The Hurley clothing brand was founded in Costa Mesa in 1999.
• The Pacific Amphitheatre at the OC Fairgrounds boosted Costa Mesa's profile.
• A Boeing facility once occupied a large area now known as Fairview Park.
• Rapid growth followed World War II, transforming agricultural land into housing.
• "Coast Tableland" became Costa Mesa when it incorporated in 1953.
• With over 114,000 residents, it's smaller than neighboring Irvine.
• At 105 feet above sea level, the city has a mild, coastal climate.
• Retail and service industries drive the economy in Costa Mesa.
• A relaxed, sunny atmosphere pervades, with a blend of surf and sophistication.
• The Los Angeles Angels, a short drive away, won the World Series in 2002.
• Estancia High School's soccer team has won multiple CIF Southern Section championships.

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