City of Costa Mesa
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
The City of Costa Mesa is a municipal government in Orange County, California, operating under a council-manager system with about 450 full-time staff. It covers 16 square miles and serves a population of roughly 113,000, with incorporation dating to 1953. The Costa Mesa Civic Center, a 9.5-acre complex at 77 Fair Drive, houses City Hall, the Council Chambers, the Police Department headquarters, a 911 telecommunications center, and Fire Station No. 5. The city supports a broad local economy anchored by cultural venues such as the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and major retail activity, including the presence of action-sports brand headquarters such as Hurley International, Volcom, RVCA, Rip Curl, and Vans. In May 2026, the city was recognized with the American Society of Civil Engineers' Outstanding Transportation Project Award for the Fairview Road Mobility Improvements Project, reflecting ongoing infrastructure improvements.