Custom homes, Craftsman bungalows, Cape Cod cottages, and updated ranch-style residences. Many properties have been extensively remodeled or rebuilt. Generous lots with mature trees and established landscaping that give the neighborhood its distinctive, shaded character.

Walkable and community-oriented. The restaurants, boutiques, and coffee shops of 17th Street and East 17th Street are steps away. Corona del Mar and the beaches of Newport Beach are a short bike ride. A neighborhood of professionals, families, and long-term residents who value character and community above all else.

Fairview Park — one of the largest open spaces in Costa Mesa — is minutes away. The Back Bay Nature Preserve and its trails are easily accessible by bike. Neighborhood parks and tree-lined streets create a walkable, green environment throughout the Eastside.

East 17th Street's boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants anchor the neighborhood's walkable retail scene. The Camp and the Lab — two of Orange County's most distinctive outdoor retail and dining destinations — are nearby. South Coast Plaza is a short drive for larger shopping needs.

Corona del Mar State Beach and the beaches of Newport Beach are 1–2 miles away — an easy bike ride or short drive. The Back Bay Nature Preserve is accessible on foot from many parts of the Eastside.

Served by Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Several highly rated elementary and middle schools serve the Eastside. Close proximity to Corona del Mar High School, one of the most academically distinguished schools in Orange County.

Young families, professionals, and buyers relocating from Los Angeles who want the character and walkability of a coastal neighborhood at a more accessible price than Newport Beach or Corona del Mar. Also popular with long-term Orange County residents upgrading from other Costa Mesa neighborhoods.