Costa Mesa, California Auto Insurance - Agents

Costa Mesa, California is a city of around 118,000 spread about an area of about 16 square miles. It is the located in Orange County and has grown significantly since its incorporation in 1953. Costa Mesa’s economy has gone from being semi-rural to more of a bedroom community based on retail, small manufacturing, and commerce.

The area is served by two major freeways, State Route 73 and SR-55 (Costa Mesa Freeway) as well as Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway). Compared to the rest of the state Costa Mesa’s annual fatal accident count is usually lower. Public transportation is provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).

Costa Mesa has a Mediterranean climate characterized by warm-to-hot summers and cool-to-warm winters. The temperature in the area rarely falls below freezing and precipitation occurs most commonly in the winter months. Costa Mesa’s most prominent environmental hazard is earthquakes, which occur frequently due to its proximity to several significant fault lines. El Nino winters bring considerably cooler temperatures and more precipitation to Southern California.