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Costa Mesa, California

Located in Orange County, California, Costa Mesa was established in 1953. South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa is one of the highest-grossing malls in America. The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is Orange County's premier performing arts venue.
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Founded 1953 | Population 108,587 | Peak 108,587 (2024) | County Orange County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Costa Mesa, California

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1953 Founded: Costa Mesa was founded with Spanish colonial roots in Orange County.
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1967 South Coast Plaza Opens: One of largest and most profitable malls in America.
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1986 Segerstrom Center: Major performing arts center opens.
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2000 Arts Hub: Costa Mesa emerges as OC's cultural center.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1953 Culture
Founded
1967 Business
South Coast Plaza Opens
1986 Culture
Segerstrom Center
2000 Culture
Arts Hub

Did You Know?

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South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa is one of the highest-grossing malls in America.
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The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is Orange County's premier performing arts venue.
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'Costa Mesa' means 'coast mesa/table' in Spanish.
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Costa Mesa was founded in 1953.
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Costa Mesa has a population of approximately 108,587.

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