South Coast Metro is the northernmost portion of Costa Mesa and is situated just north of the 405 Freeway. The community is a bit newer with most of the homes being built in the 1970s. Many of the homes have more contemporary architecture with vaulted ceilings and more open floor plans. These homes typically have cute yards that allow for the outdoor lifestyle. Some of the homes in this Costa Mesa neighborhood are part of communities that feature private homeowner associations with community pools and spas  for all residents to enjoy.

South Coast Plaza features 250 boutiques, 30 restaurants and 4 performing arts venues. Metro Pointe has a large movie theater and more shops and dining. The South Coast Metro area is also home to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and considered by many to be the cultural center of Orange County.

A Few Distinct Sections In South Coast Metro:

-The "Flower Streets" is suitably named because the streets are all named after flowers. These homes tend to range from about 1,400 sq. ft. to 2,800 sq. ft. and typically have 3-5 bedrooms. This South Coast Metro tract was built in the early 1970s.

-Wimbledon Village features homes that were built in the late 1970s to early 1980s. These homes tend to range from about 1,600 sq. ft. to 3,000 sq. ft. and typically have 3-5 bedrooms.  This South Coast Metro community has a homeowner association that costs $130/month and includes a lovely pool/spa area and a park.

-Mesa Woods was built in the late 1960s to early 1970s.  The homes here vary in size from about 1,200 sq. ft. to upwards of 3,000 sq. ft. and most have 3-5 bedrooms. Wakeham Park is centrally located in this South Coast Metro neighborhood.

Providence Ranch is a community of condos and single-family homes that was built in 2004. The condos range from about 1,400 sq. ft. to 1,700 sq. ft. and offer 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The single-family homes range from about 2,200 sq. ft. to 2,500 sq. ft. and have 3-4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. There is a homeowner association in this gated community that covers the pool, spa, playgrounds, privacy and landscaping. This South Coast Metro neighborhood is a hidden gem that not many people even know exists.

South Coast Metro Parks:
Wakeham Park