1. Abuse/Cruelty/Neglect
    1. Laws protect animals against abuse, cruelty, and neglect. These crimes are punishable by fine and/or imprisonment.
  2. Animal Bites
    1. All instances of animal bites should be reported within 24 hours.
  3. Animal Limits and Types
    1. Costa Mesa residents may own up to five animals over the age of four months. Keeping of non-domesticated animals, livestock, reptiles, aviaries, and more than five domesticated animals is prohibited unless a special animal permit has been approved by the chief of police.
  4. Barking Dog/Noisy Animal Complaints
    1. Beginning September 18, 2008, the City of Costa Mesa enacted a new barking dog/noisy animal ordinance.
      1. A dog that barks, bays, cries, howls, or makes any noise audible beyond the boundaries of the property on which the dog is situated for more than 30 minutes incessantly or 60 minutes intermittently during a 24-hour period may be considered a barking dog according to Costa Mesa Municipal Code Section 3-8.
  5. Leash Law/Stray Animals
    1. The city requires that dogs that are not on their own property be on a 6-foot or shorter leash, held by a person who can completely control the dog at all times. Violation of this law is punishable by fine.
    2. Straying cats that roam onto your property without your permission may be humanely trapped, but Costa Mesa Animal Control must be contacted for pickup.

More information at https://www.costamesaca.gov/city-hall/city-departments/police/animal-control/faqs

  • Costa Mesa Bark Park
    890 Arlington Dr. Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
    Many of our clients and staff enjoy the bark park with their dogs. It's located right across the street from our hospital.
  • Santa Ana River Trail
    Popular with locals that enjoy walking, running, and biking with their dogs.
  • Side Street Cafe
    1799 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    Local cafe with great food.
  • Beach Pit BBQ
    1676 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    Adorable outdoor patio, to relax with your dog.
  • In-N-Out
    594 W. 19th St. Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    Casual, great burgers, dog-friendly.
  • Eat Chow
    1802 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    Great food, dogs allowed in outdoor seating area.
  • Greenleaf Bar & Restaurant
    234 E 17th St. Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    Great food, and even have a doggie menu.
  • VP Dog Training
    Serving Costa Mesa
    Patti is very well known in our community and with our clients. She has worked successfully with many of our clients and their pets.
  • Manners for Mutts-Positive Dog Training
    Irvine, CA (Serving local cities)
    Staci Lemke-Owner, worked with one of Dr. Ashbran's dogs. Dr. Ashbran was very happy with the results.
  • Priceless Pets Orphanage-Shelter
    1536 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    Newer to our area, with other locations. Priceless pets is a no-kill shelter. The work they do is truly priceless.
  • Priceless Pets Orphanage-Shelter
    1536 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    Newer to our area, with other locations. Priceless Pets is a no-kill shelter. The work they do is truly priceless.

Population Information

  • Population as of 2016: 112,825
  • Males: 56,137 (49.8%)
  • Females: 56,688 (50.2%)
  • Median resident age: 35.1 years
  • Estimated median household income in 2016: $81,019

Zip Codes

92614, 92626, 92627, 92646, 92660

Home Prices in 2016

Estimated median house or condo value: $720,800

Breakdown:

  • All housing units: $762,180
  • Detached houses: $849,274
  • Townhouses or other attached units: $592,209
  • In 2-unit structures: $275,221
  • In 3-to-4-unit structures: $633,198
  • In 5-or-more-unit structures: $431,620
  • Mobile homes: $71,452

Charter, Private & Non-Traditional Schools

  • Grace Education
  • Coram Deo Academy
  • Port Mesa Christian School
  • Mariners Christian School
  • Page Academy
  • Waldorf School of Orange County

High Schools

  • Early College High School
  • Costa Mesa High School
  • Estancia High School
  • Monte Vista High School

Middle Schools

  • Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School
  • Costa Mesa High School

Elementary Schools

  • Davis Magnet School
  • Killybrooke Elementary School
  • Heinz Kaiser Elementary School
  • California Elementary School
  • Paularino Elementary School

Pre-Schools

  • Davis Magnet School
  • Sonora Elementary School
  • Adams Elementary School
  • Victoria Elementary School
  • Wilson Elementary School

Fully accredited member of the prestigious American Animal Hospital Association, Newport Harbor Animal Hospital has been the go-to resource for local pet care. Contact us today or schedule an appointment for all your pet care needs.