Located about 45 minutes away from Los Angeles and an hour from San Diego, Costa Mesa is a wonderful city that hosts the Junior English Courses in Orange County. The city provides easy access to many of the major attractions, including sports arenas, beaches, mountain areas, deserts, Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Palm Springs.

Besides its notable shopping centers such as the South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island, Orange County is also known for the diverse art galleries and art-orientated events that take place on Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Laguna Beach. Students of the Junior English Courses in Orange County can also visit the annual Orange County Fair, which is the ninth-largest fair in all of the United States. The fair runs for a total of 23-days and attracts over a million visitors every year. Entertainment includes exhibits, food stands, rides, a carnival, and even a summer concert series. Despite the abundance of beaches and activities, Costa Mesa is not just about play. The area is well-known for its emphasis on education with over 60 high school campuses, 2 large state universities, 4 community colleges, and several private post-secondary institutions.