75-593: The Palisades Tennis Club is a tennis club located in Newport Beach , California with an entrance at 1171 Jamboree Road. The club, originally called the John Wayne Tennis Club , opened in 1974. It has 16 tennis courts . There are also lounges and massage facilities. The club offers instruction to both youth and adult players. The United States played the Netherlands at the club in
150-459: A directly elected mayor, who acts as the chairperson for the council and head of the government. The mayor serves two-year terms and councilmembers serve four year terms, with each office having a two-term limit. Municipal elections are held every two years, during which the mayor and three councilmembers are up for election. Day to day, the city is run by a professional city manager and staff of approximately 460 full-time employees. Management of
225-400: A few miles from the ocean. The Pacific Ocean greatly moderates Newport Beach's climate by warming winter temperatures and cooling summer temperatures. Diurnal temperature variation is stronger during the winter than during the summer. Newport Beach does not receive enough precipitation to qualify as a true Mediterranean climate. The 2010 United States Census reported that Newport Beach had
300-609: A home was built at the mouth of the entrance of Newport Harbor that came to be known as the China House of China Cove . The home was built using traditional Chinese architecture. It was a landmark in the Newport Beach Harbor until it was demolished in the 1980s. Some of the original roof can be seen on a home located in the China Cove. Upper Newport Bay is an estuary that was formed by a prehistoric flow of
375-471: A household in the city was $ 64,423, while the median family income was $ 126,976. Males had a median income of $ 73,425 versus $ 45,409 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 63,015. About 2.1% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over. Housing prices in Newport Beach ranked eighth highest in
450-620: A location of 33°37′0″N 117°53′51″W / 33.61667°N 117.89750°W / 33.61667; -117.89750 (33.616671, −117.897604). The city is bordered on the west by Huntington Beach at the Santa Ana River ; on the north by Costa Mesa , John Wayne Airport , the City of Irvine and UC Irvine ; and on the east by Crystal Cove State Park . According to the United States Census Bureau ,
525-565: A long McFadden Wharf in 1888. In 1905, city development increased when Pacific Electric Railway established a southern terminus in Newport connecting the beach with downtown Los Angeles . In 1906 (with a population of 206 citizens), the scattered settlements were incorporated as the City of Newport Beach. Settlements were filled in on the Peninsula, West Newport, Newport Island, Balboa Island , and Lido Isle . In 1923, Corona del Mar
600-593: A political party/are independents, 2,717 (4.5%) are registered American Independents , and 319 (0.5%) are registered to the Green Party . Until 2008, Costa Mesa was a Republican stronghold in presidential elections. Since 2008, Costa Mesa has mostly voted Democratic in presidential elections, owing to the GOP's shift towards cultural conservatism. In 2008, Barack Obama was the first Democrat to carry Costa Mesa in decades, while Republican nominee Mitt Romney carried
675-493: A population of 85,186. The population density was 3,587.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,385.1/km ). The racial makeup of Newport Beach was 74,357 (87.3%) White (82.3% Non-Hispanic White), 616 (0.7%) African American , 223 (0.3%) Native American , 5,982 (7.0%) Asian , 114 (0.1%) Pacific Islander , 1,401 (1.6%) from other races , and 2,493 (2.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6,174 persons (7.2%). The Census reported that 84,784 people (99.5% of
750-431: A reference to the city's geography as being a plateau by the coast. Fanny Bixby Spencer and her husband sponsored the contest which selected the city's new name. Costa Mesa surged in population during and after World War II, as many thousands trained at Santa Ana Army Air Base and returned after the war with their families. Within three decades of incorporation, the city's population had nearly quintupled. Costa Mesa
825-557: A third party. According to a March 2018 report by the Sacramento Bee , Newport Beach has the second highest percentage of conservative voters among large cities in California. The Republican candidate exceeded 70% of the vote in Newport Beach in all seven presidential elections from 1964 to 1988 and seven of the nine gubernatorial elections from 1962 to 1994. Although the politics of California have trended in favor of
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#1732787480398900-413: Is $ 807,000 ($ 505 per sq ft) and $ 3,500 for the median rent per month. Measure Y was amended in 2022 by Measure K . The city's economy relies heavily on retail and services . The largest center of commercial activity is South Coast Plaza , a shopping center noted for its architecture and size. The volume of sales generated by South Coast Plaza, on the strength of its more than 270 stores, places it among
975-630: Is a canyon carved by a stream in the Pleistocene period. The Lower Bay of Newport was formed much later by sand brought along by ocean currents, which constructed the offshore beach now recognized as the Balboa Peninsula of Newport Beach. For thousands of years, the Tongva people lived on the land in an extensive, thriving community. The Tongva villages of Genga and Moyongna were located in Newport Beach. The Spanish Empire colonized
1050-645: Is a city in Orange County, California , United States. Since its incorporation in 1953, the city has grown from a semi-rural farming community of 16,840 to an urban area including part of the South Coast Plaza–John Wayne Airport edge city , one of the region's largest commercial clusters, with an economy based on retail, commerce, and light manufacturing. The city is home to the two tallest skyscrapers in Orange County. The population
1125-444: Is a coastal city of about 85,000 in southern Orange County, California , United States. Located about 40 miles (64 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles , Newport Beach is known for its sandy beaches. The city's harbor once supported maritime industries. Today it is used mostly for recreation. Balboa Island draws visitors with a waterfront path and easy access from the ferry to the shops and restaurants. The Upper Bay of Newport
1200-656: Is commonly called Lower Newport Bay, or Newport Harbor. However the Back Bay also has harbor facilities, especially the marina and launch ramp at Newport Dunes Marina. The north end of the Newport Harbor channels surrounding Lido Isle has several small business centers and was at one time used as a home by the fishing fleets. On the North East side of the channel, the Lido Marina Village now acts as
1275-486: Is in Newport Beach and responsible for the exterior design of the 2nd, 5th, and 7th generation Celica , as well as some Lexus and Scion models. According to the city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report here are the top employers in the city. Beachgoers have flocked to Newport Beach since the Pacific Electric Railway began bringing them in 1905. Attractions include the city beaches from
1350-510: Is located 37 miles (60 km) southeast of Los Angeles , 87 miles (140 km) northwest of San Diego and 425 miles (684 km) southeast of San Francisco . Costa Mesa encompasses a total of 16 square miles (41 km ) with its southernmost border only 1 mile (1.6 km) from the Pacific Ocean. Costa Mesa has a semi-arid climate ( Köppen climate classification BSh ) with mild temperatures year round. Rain falls primarily in
1425-665: Is the largest sailboat race in the world. Boating activities are organized by five private yacht clubs , along with Orange Coast College, UC Irvine, and the Sea Scouts, all of which have sailing, rowing, and water activity bases on the harbor. The Newport Aquatic Center allows public participation in competitive rowing, canoeing, kayaking, and outrigger canoe racing. The Orange Coast College School of Sailing and Seamanship offers recreational and professional sailing and mariners' courses and certifications, including United States Coast Guard licensing. Weekly races take place during
1500-399: Is the largest Mercedes-Benz dealership in the world. At one time Edwards Theatres had its headquarters in Newport Beach. Before its dissolution Air California was headquartered in Newport Beach. The city's largest law firm is Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth , with approximately 75 attorneys at its Fashion Island location. Toyota has a design center, Calty Design Research which
1575-414: Is used mostly for recreation. Its shores are occupied mostly by private homes and private docks . Newport Harbor has approximately 9,000 boats and is one of the largest recreational boat harbors on the U.S. west coast. It is a popular destination for all boating activities, including sailing , fishing , rowing , canoeing , kayaking , and paddleboarding . Commercial maritime operations today include
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#17327874803981650-637: The 1997 Davis Cup World Group Quarterfinals. On January 31, 2017, the Orange County Breakers of World TeamTennis announced that the team would move its home matches to the Palisades Tennis Club starting with the 2017 season. Breakers general manager Allen Hardison said, "We are very excited to once again team up with Palisades and bring the Breakers back to their first-ever home." The Breakers played their home matches at
1725-691: The 73rd Assembly District , represented by Democrat Cottie Petrie-Norris . In the United States House of Representatives , Costa Mesa is in California's 47th congressional district , represented by Democrat Katie Porter . According to the California Secretary of State , as of February 20, 2024, Costa Mesa has 60,789 registered voters. Of those, 22,661 (37.3%) are registered Democrats, 19,888 (32.7%) are registered Republicans, 15,204 (25%) have declined to state
1800-480: The Assemblies of God ). Whittier Law School was a former school. Costa Mesa has two public high schools, Costa Mesa High School and Estancia High School . There are also two public middle schools; TeWinkle Middle School, which was named after Costa Mesa's first mayor, and Costa Mesa Middle School which shares the same campus as Costa Mesa High School. Costa Mesa also has two alternative high schools that share
1875-535: The Catalina Flyer ferry to Catalina Island , harbor tours, sport fishing , whale watching day trips, and charters as well as a few small commercial fishing boats. Newport Bay is divided by the Pacific Coast Highway bridge, which is too low for most sailboats and very large boats to pass under. North of the bridge is referred to as Upper Newport Bay , or the Back Bay. South of the bridge
1950-559: The Democratic Party , Newport Beach has remained Republican but has become less Republican over time. In 2016 , as Donald Trump became the first GOP presidential candidate to lose Orange County since Alf Landon in 1936, Trump won Newport Beach by a margin of 14 points. Trump also won Newport Beach by a margin of nearly ten points in the 2020 election. Costa Mesa, California Costa Mesa ( / ˌ k oʊ s t ə ˈ m eɪ s ə / ; Spanish for "coastal tableland")
2025-675: The Santa Ana River to the tip of the Balboa Peninsula , Corona del Mar State Beach , and the beaches at Crystal Cove State Park . Newport Beach is known for good surfing , especially between Newport Pier and the Santa Ana River . At the tip of the Balboa Peninsula , The Wedge offers world-class bodyboarding and bodysurfing . Newport Pier and Balboa Pier draw fishermen and sightseers. A boardwalk runs 2.9 miles (4.7 km) from 36th Street in West Newport, past Newport Pier and Balboa Pier, to between E and F Streets on
2100-635: The Santa Ana River . Today it is fed by a small stream from San Diego Creek . Much of Upper Newport Bay is a protected natural area known as the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve , established in 1975. Newport Beach has a mid-latitude semi-arid climate ( Köppen climate classification : BSk ) with characteristics of a warm-summer Mediterranean climate ( Köppen : Csb ). Like many Los Angeles and Orange coastal cities, Newport Beach exhibits weak temperature variation, diurnally and seasonally, compared to inland cities even
2175-826: The United States House of Representatives , Newport Beach is in California's 47th congressional district , represented by Democrat Katie Porter . Newport Beach has supported Republican candidates for president and governor consistently since at least 1962. As of February 2020, the California Secretary of State reported that Newport Beach had 57,408 registered voters; of those, 14,097 (24.56% vs. 35.63% in Orange County) are registered Democrats, 27,472 (47.85% vs. 34.16% in Orange County) are registered Republicans, 12,996 (22.64% vs. 25.29% in Orange County) have stated no political party preference, and 2,843 (4.95% vs. 4.92% in Orange County) are registered with
2250-568: The Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve and Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center ; and Crystal Cove State Park features tide pools at its beach, with backcountry hiking and mountain biking trails. Camping is available at Crystal Cove State Park and at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and Marina. Whale watching is also popular in the area, with both scheduled and charter boats leaving directly from Newport Harbor. Whales and dolphins can often be seen from
2325-591: The Arts and South Coast Repertory Theater are based in the city. Costa Mesa is been home to the NFL 's Las Vegas Raiders training camp since 2024. Previously it was home to the training center, training camp and corporate headquarters of the Los Angeles Chargers from 2017 to 2024. The team agreed to a lease with the facility they moved into prior to their relocation from San Diego. The building, called
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2400-438: The Balboa Peninsula for both pedestrians and bikers. Newport Harbor is the largest recreational boat harbor on the U.S. west coast, and a popular destination for all boating activities, including sailing , fishing , rowing , kayaking , and paddleboarding . The annual Christmas Boat Parade started in 1908. Competitive sailing, rowing, and paddling events are common. The annual Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race
2475-587: The Balboa and Newport Piers, as well as the shoreline during migration season. Fishing is also extremely popular in Newport Bay, off the coast of Newport, and along the Newport Bay Jetty. Within the bay, there are multiple locations to purchase bait for dockside or spearfishing convenience. There are about 80 fishable species located in Newport Bay. A few of the most commonly fished species include
2550-542: The Gray Smoothhound Shark, Leopard Shark, Round Stingray, Shovelnose Guitarfish, Pacific Staghorn Sculpin, Silvery Mullet, Top-smelt, California Halibut, Spotted Sand Bass, Yellowfin Croaker, Bat Ray, Thornback Ray, Diamond Turbot, Shiner Surfperch, Corbina, Opaleye, Pile Surfperch, and Red Shiner. Commercial fishing is also prominent in offshore Newport Beach and Newport Bay. Lobsters are commonly fished in
2625-687: The Jack Hammett Sports Complex is a former office space, but Chargers players and coaches said it was an upgrade from what the team had in San Diego. The Chargers occuped the facility until 2024 when it departed it for a purpose-built practice facility in El Segundo . The team gutted the first floor of the building to make room for team rooms. Construction cost more than $ 3.8 million. After the Chargers derparted for El Segundo,
2700-486: The Palisades Tennis Club from their inaugural season in 2003 through 2006. Club owner Ken Stuart said, "Our club has a great history with the Breakers and is no stranger to hosting large-scale professional tennis events. Palisades will offer Breakers fans one of the best settings to watch a Mylan WTT match, and we are certainly looking forward to having our club members and the Orange County tennis community here this summer." Newport Beach, California Newport Beach
2775-532: The United States in a 2009 survey. Newport Beach is home to one Fortune 500 company, insurer Pacific Life . Other companies based in Newport Beach include Acacia Research , Galardi Group ( Wienerschnitzel ), Chipotle Mexican Grill , The Original Hamburger Stand , Tastee-Freez , the Irvine Company , Jazz Semiconductor , PIMCO , and Urban Decay . Fletcher Jones Motor Cars in Newport Beach
2850-657: The area Vallejo de Santa Ana (Valley of Saint Anne). On November 1, 1776, Mission San Juan Capistrano became the area's first permanent European settlement in Alta California , New Spain . In 1801, the Spanish Empire granted 62,500 acres (253 km ) to Jose Antonio Yorba , which he named Rancho San Antonio. After the Mexican-American War , California became part of the United States, and American settlers arrived in this area and formed
2925-415: The average family size was 2.71. In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 96.6 males. According to a 2019 US Census estimate, the median income for
3000-615: The businesses headquartered in Costa Mesa. A local newspaper, the Daily Pilot , is published by the Los Angeles Times . Wahoo's Fish Taco was founded in Costa Mesa in 1988 by Chinese - Brazilian brothers Eduardo "Ed" Lee, Renato "Mingo" Lee and Wing Lam. Costa Mesa offers 26 parks, a municipal golf course, 26 public schools and two libraries. According to the city's 2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,
3075-939: The city and coordination of city services are provided by: Residents of the city are also governed by various special districts , including the Mesa Water District , the Orange County Water District , the Municipal Water District of Orange County , the Irvine Ranch Water District , and the Costa Mesa Sanitary District . In the California State Legislature , Costa Mesa is in the 37th Senate District , represented by Democrat Dave Min , and in
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3150-542: The city by only 364 votes in the 2012 presidential election. Costa Mesa flipped back to Democratic in 2016, voting for Hillary Clinton by a 10.2% margin, and for Joe Biden by a 14.6% margin in 2020. In 2008, Costa Mesa was one of four cities in Orange County to vote against Proposition 8 (along with Aliso Viejo, Irvine, and Laguna Beach), a statewide ballot measure that banned same-sex marriages. Institutions of higher learning located in Costa Mesa include Orange Coast College , and Vanguard University (affiliated with
3225-477: The city has a total area of 53.0 square miles (137 km ). 23.8 square miles (62 km ) of it is land and 29.2 square miles (76 km ) of it (55.07%) is water. Areas of Newport Beach include Corona del Mar , Balboa Island , Balboa Peninsula (also known as Balboa ), Lido Peninsula, Newport Coast , San Joaquin Hills , Santa Ana Heights , and West Newport. Newport Harbor is a semi-artificial harbor that
3300-450: The city was $ 23,342. About 8.2% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over. Measure Y is a ballot initiative approved by voters in 2016 . It requires public approval of projects that have a general plan amendment or zoning change and would add 40 or more dwelling units or 10,000 or more square feet of commercial space. The median housing price
3375-472: The city's governing body was known as a board of trustees with a president as its head. An act of the Legislature in 1927 changed the board to City Council with a mayor as the head. In the California State Legislature , Newport Beach is in the 36th Senate District , represented by Republican Janet Nguyen , and in the 72nd Assembly District , represented by Republican Diane Dixon . In
3450-513: The city. The 9.5 acres (3.8 hectares; 38 thousand square metres) Costa Mesa Civic Center is located at 77 Fair Drive. City hall is a five-story building where the primary administrative functions of the city are conducted. Also contained in the Civic Center complex are Council Chambers, the Police facility, Communications building and Fire Station No. 5. Fire protection is provided by
3525-535: The facility became the training camp home of the Las Vegas Raiders . Decades prior, the facility was a lima bean farm owned by a Swedish immigrant family who became prominent developers in Orange County. A general law city, Costa Mesa has a council-manager form of government . In November 2016 , voters approved changing the City Council seats from five at-large seats to six voting districts and
3600-403: The highest volume regional shopping centers in the nation. It generates more than $ 1 billion per year in revenue. South Coast Metro is a commercial, cultural, and residential district surrounding South Coast Plaza in northern Costa Mesa and southern Santa Ana, itself part of the South Coast Plaza–John Wayne Airport edge city . Some manufacturing activity also takes place in the city, mostly in
3675-484: The industrial, southwestern quarter, which is home to a number of electronics, pharmaceuticals and plastics firms. Business services company Experian is the largest employer in the city, and has its North American headquarters in Costa Mesa. Ceradyne , El Pollo Loco , Emulex , Hurley , RVCA , Toyota Racing Development , the Trinity Broadcasting Network , Vans , and Volcom are among
3750-484: The island attracts walkers and joggers and provides easy access from the ferry to the shops and restaurants. Fashion Island at Newport Center is a regional shopping and entertainment destination. Dining in Newport Beach tends to focus on seafood restaurants. Upper Newport Bay , or the Back Bay, is ringed by Back Bay Drive and a network of trails and paths that attract bicyclists , rollerbladers , joggers, and walkers. Bird watchers and nature lovers are drawn to
3825-514: The land, followed by Mexicans and Americans , all of whom displaced the Tongva. The State of California sold 1-acre (0.40 ha)-plots of land for $ 1 apiece in the Newport area. Anglo-American inhabitation in the area grew substantially following 1870 when a 105-ton steamer named The Vaquero, captained by Captain Samuel S. Dunnells (against warnings posted by surveyors), safely steered through
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#17327874803983900-405: The local port to many "Newport Party Boats" that can be rented for events, as well as small merchants and local restaurants. It also hosts the area boat show each year, and an organic "Farmers Market" on Sundays, in addition to being the port for the local Gondola Company. In 2014, the center was closed for a renovation. The Lido Village was reopened in 2017 after a complete renovation. In 1927,
3975-627: The lower and upper bay of Newport where it unloaded its cargo. James Irvine , upon hearing the astonishing news, quickly traveled from his home in San Francisco to the San Joaquin Ranch. Meeting in Irvine's ranch house near present-day UC Irvine with his brother Robert Irvine and friend James McFadden, they agreed that the newly found port should be simply named "Newport" which is where Newport Beach gets its name. James McFadden built
4050-406: The occupied units 15,799 (39.6%) were owner-occupied and 24,147 (60.4%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.9%. 42,517 people (38.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 64,473 people (58.6%) lived in rental housing units. During 2009–2013, Costa Mesa had a median household income of $ 65,830, with 15.1% of the population living below
4125-408: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 39,206 households 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.9% were non-families. 28.1% of households were one person and 6.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size
4200-643: The population) lived in households, 151 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 251 (0.3%) were institutionalized. There were 38,751 households, out of which 8,212 (21.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 17,273 (44.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,608 (6.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,199 (3.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,846 (4.8%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 233 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 12,838 households (33.1%) were individuals, and 4,412 (11.4%) had someone living alone who
4275-632: The population) lived in households, 2,232 (2.0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 738 (0.7%) were institutionalized. There were 39,946 households, 12,298 (30.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 16,478 (41.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 4,369 (10.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 2,392 (6.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 3,013 (7.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 281 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 10,963 households (27.4%) were one person and 2,775 (6.9%) had someone living alone who
4350-399: The population) lived in owner-occupied housing units, and 34,273 people (40.2%) lived in rental housing units. In 2009–2013, Newport Beach had a median household income of $ 106,333, with 7.9% of the population living below the federal poverty line. As of the census of 2000, there were 70,032 people, 33,071 households, and 16,965 families residing in the city. The population density
4425-408: The population. There were 33,071 households, out of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.7% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09, and
4500-530: The poverty line. At the 2000 census there were 108,724 people in 39,206 households, including 22,778 families, in the city. The population density was 6,956.3 inhabitants per square mile (2,685.8/km ). There were 40,406 housing units at an average density of 2,585.2 units per square mile (998.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 69.48% White, 1.40% Black or African American, 0.78% Native American, 6.90% Asian, 0.60% Pacific Islander, 16.57% from other races, and 4.27% from two or more races. 31.75% of
4575-404: The reefs. However, the bright orange Garibaldi fish found offshore is a protected species. On dark nights intense occurrences of bioluminescence can be observed when waves splash into the shore or when marine animals leave glowing traces in their wake. The Pelican Hill area has two golf courses that rank among Golf Digest America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses. The City of Newport Beach
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#17327874803984650-781: The same campus, Back Bay High School and Monte Vista High School and another, Coastline Early College High School which is on its own facility. These are located in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District . Costa Mesa is served by several bus lines of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), but most transportation is by automobile. Two state highways, State Route 55 (Costa Mesa Freeway) and State Route 73 (Corona del Mar Freeway), have their respective southern and northern terminus points within Costa Mesa. The San Diego Freeway (Interstate 405) also runs through
4725-675: The summer including the Beer Can Races . The historic Balboa Pavilion and Balboa Island Ferry are on the Balboa Peninsula and Balboa's most famous landmarks. The 500-passenger Catalina Flyer is adjacent to the Pavilion and provides daily transportation to and from Avalon , located on Santa Catalina Island . The Balboa Fun Zone is also home to the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum . Balboa Island village draws many visitors. A waterfront path around
4800-690: The top employers in the city are: The Orange County Fair takes place at the fairgrounds in Costa Mesa each July. The Fair receives more than one million visitors each year. The Annual Scarecrow & Pumpkin Festival was first held in 1938, went on hiatus for seven decades, and then was restarted in 2013. Adjacent to the Fairgrounds is the Pacific Amphitheatre , which has hosted acts such as Madonna , Jessica Simpson , Steppenwolf , and Kelly Clarkson . The Segerstrom Center for
4875-510: The town of Fairview in the 1880s near the modern intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Adams Avenue. To the south, meanwhile, the community of Harper had arisen on a siding of the Santa Ana and Newport Railway , named after a local rancher. This town prospered on its agricultural goods. On May 11, 1920, Harper changed its name to Costa Mesa, which means "coastal tableland" in Spanish. This is
4950-588: The winter months and is close to nonexistent during the summer. At the 2010 census Costa Mesa had a population of 109,960. The population density was 7,004.0 inhabitants per square mile (2,704.3/km ). The racial makeup of Costa Mesa was 75,335 (68.5%) White (51.8% Non-Hispanic White), 1,640 (1.5%) African American, 686 (0.6%) Native American, 8,654 (7.9%) Asian, 527 (0.5%) Pacific Islander, 17,992 (16.4%) from other races, and 5,126 (4.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 39,403 persons (35.8%). The Census reported that 106,990 people (97.3% of
5025-429: Was 111,918 at the 2020 census . Members of the Tongva and Acjachemen nations long inhabited the area. The Tongva villages of Lupukngna , at least 3,000 years old, and the shared Tongva and Acjachemen village of Genga , at least 9,500 years old, were located in the area on the bluffs along the Santa Ana River . After the 1769 expedition of Gaspar de Portolà , a Spanish expedition led by Junípero Serra named
5100-464: Was 3.34. The age distribution was 23.2% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 39.0% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males. The median household income was $ 50,732 and the median family income was $ 55,456. Males had a median income of $ 38,670 versus $ 32,365 for females. The per capita income for
5175-399: Was 4,738.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,829.7/km ). There were 37,288 housing units at an average density of 2,523.1 per square mile (974.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.22% White , 0.53% African American , 0.26% Native American , 4.00% Asian , 0.12% Pacific Islander , 1.13% from other races , and 1.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.71% of
5250-403: Was 44.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 95.5 males. There were 44,193 housing units at an average density of 834.2 per square mile (322.1/km ), of which 21,224 (54.8%) were owner-occupied, and 17,527 (45.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.8%. 50,511 people (59.3% of
5325-595: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.68. There were 23,239 families (58.2% of households); the average family size was 3.30. The age distribution was 23,682 people (21.5%) under the age of 18, 12,847 people (11.7%) aged 18 to 24, 38,211 people (34.7%) aged 25 to 44, 25,106 people (22.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 10,114 people (9.2%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 33.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males. There were 42,120 housing units at an average density of 2,682.9 per square mile, of
5400-418: Was 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.19. There were 21,080 families (54.4% of all households); the average family size was 2.81. The population was different ages with 14,744 people (17.3%) under the age of 18, 6,659 people (7.8%) aged 18 to 24, 22,299 people (26.2%) aged 25 to 44, 25,322 people (29.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 16,162 people (19.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
5475-493: Was annexed and in 2002, Newport Coast , East Santa Ana Heights , and San Joaquin Hills were annexed. In 2008, after a long battle with the city of Costa Mesa , Newport Beach annexed West Santa Ana Heights . Newport Beach extends in elevation from sea level to the 1,161 ft (354 m) summit of Signal Peak in the San Joaquin Hills , but the official elevation is 25 ft (7.6 m) above sea level at
5550-418: Was formed by dredging Newport Bay estuary during the early 1900s. Several artificial islands were built, which are now covered with private homes: Newport Island, Balboa Island , Little Balboa Island, Collins Island , Bay Island , Harbor Island , Lido Isle , and Linda Isle . Newport Harbor once supported maritime industries such as boatbuilding , shipbuilding , and commercial fishing , but today it
5625-408: Was incorporated on September 1, 1906 and adopted its charter on January 7, 1955. The city implements a council–manager form of government, directed by a seven-member council who reside in specific geographic districts, but are elected at-large. Council elections take place in even-numbered years, and council members serve four-year terms. The mayor is chosen annually by the city council. Until 1927
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