988 El Camino Drive exterior — Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

988 El Camino Drive

Six renovated homes in Mesa Del Mar · Walk to Tewinkle Park · In-unit laundry · Pet Friendly

All Units Currently Occupied Join the waitlist for future openings · Text or email Greg@REtajaGroup.com

A Quaint, Intimate Community of Six Homes

Unlike a large apartment complex where you can feel lost in the crowd, 988 El Camino is a small, welcoming community of just six renovated homes arranged around a shared courtyard. Your neighbors know your name here. Newly renovated interiors feature white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, LVP flooring, in-unit LG WashTower laundry, and ductless mini-split A/C — all in a quiet residential setting.

Just a short walk away is Tewinkle Park, freshly renovated in 2026 — scenic ponds with ducks, geese, and squirrels; two off-leash dog parks; the Costa Mesa Tennis Center; a skate park next to four baseball fields; a full playground with multiple restrooms; and a small amphitheater. All part of the amazing Mesa Del Mar neighborhood.

Courtyard 📸 Common Area Photos 🌳 🗺 Explore the Neighborhood

The Six Units

Click any unit photo to view details and photos. All six homes are currently occupied. Contact us to be notified of future openings. To see lease rates look at closed lease listings on CRMLS. All homes feature quartz counters, stainless appliances, LG WashTower in-unit laundry, and ductless mini-split A/C. Pets welcome.

Unit 101 kitchen — quartz counters, stainless appliances, white shaker cabinets
Unit 101 living room — open layout, luxury vinyl plank flooring
Unit 101 bathroom — marble tile surround, grey vanity, modern fixtures
Occupied
Unit 101
Ground Floor · Courtyard Entrance
🛏 2 Bed🚿 1 Bath
Newly Remodeled 2025Courtyard EntrancePets WelcomeGarage 2 + Space 2In-Unit LaundryDuctless AC/HeatQuartz CountersRecessed LightingStainless Appliances
Currently occupied
To see lease rates look at closed lease listings on CRMLS
Unit 102 kitchen — white shaker cabinets, stainless appliances, quartz counters
Unit 102 bathroom — marble tile, rainfall showerhead, glass enclosure
Unit 102 bathroom — floor-to-ceiling marble tile, spa-quality finishes
Occupied
Unit 102
Ground Floor · Townhome Style · Courtyard Entrance
🛏 2 Bed🚿 2 Bath
Newly Remodeled 2025Courtyard EntrancePets WelcomeGarage 1 + Space 1No Shared WallsCentral AC/HeatIn-Unit LaundryQuartz CountersPrivate Entrance
Currently occupied
To see lease rates look at closed lease listings on CRMLS
Unit 105 ADU kitchen/living — stainless appliances, quartz counters, in-unit laundry
Unit 105 ADU interior — bright open layout
Unit 105 ADU — private entrance, ductless mini-split AC
Occupied
Unit 105
Ground Floor · ADU · Private Entrance
🛏 1 Bed🚿 1 Bath
ADUPets WelcomeSpace 7 (Tandem)In-Unit LaundryStainless AppliancesQuartz CountersPrivate Entrance
Currently occupied
To see lease rates look at closed lease listings on CRMLS
Unit 106 kitchen — white shaker cabinets, stainless appliances, quartz counters
Unit 106 exterior — iron security gate, private side yard
Unit 106 bedroom — mirrored closets, natural light, ductless AC
Occupied
Unit 106
First Floor · Courtyard Entrance
🛏 1 Bed🚿 1 Bath
Newly Remodeled 2025Courtyard EntrancePets Welcome3 Parking SpacesGarage 4 + Spaces 4 & 5Ductless AC/HeatIn-Unit LaundryQuartz CountersRecessed Lighting
Currently occupied
To see lease rates look at closed lease listings on CRMLS
Unit 203 kitchen — quartz counters, LG fridge, GE gas range + griddle, iron front door
Unit 203 kitchen/dining — open layout, stainless appliances, recessed lighting
Unit 203 interior — dark walnut LVP floors, Ameristar mini-split, open plan
Occupied
Unit 203
Second Floor · Courtyard Entrance
🛏 2 Bed🚿 1 Bath
Newly Remodeled 2025Courtyard EntrancePets WelcomeGarage 3 + Space 3Ductless AC/HeatIn-Unit LaundryMarble BathQuartz CountersRecessed Lighting
Currently occupied
To see lease rates look at closed lease listings on CRMLS
Unit 204 kitchen — white shaker cabinets, stainless appliances, side-by-side fridge
Unit 204 bedroom — spacious, mirrored closet, Ameristar mini-split
Unit 204 bathroom — tiled tub/shower, modern vanity
Occupied
Unit 204
Second Floor · Courtyard Entrance
🛏 2 Bed🚿 1 Bath
Newly Remodeled 2025Courtyard EntrancePets WelcomeSpace 6 ParkingDuctless AC/HeatIn-Unit LaundryQuartz CountersRecessed LightingStainless Appliances
Currently occupied
To see lease rates look at closed lease listings on CRMLS
Ground Floor Units 101, 102
2 assigned spaces · Unit 102 includes private garage
Upper Level Units 203, 204
2 tandem uncovered spaces (paved)
ADU Units 105, 106
Assigned parking included
Pets Welcome
$50 pet deposit · Bark Park nearby

Common Areas

A welcoming outdoor environment for relaxing and connecting with your neighbors.

Courtyard
Courtyard sitting area

Mesa Del Mar: Costa Mesa at Its Best

Mesa Del Mar isn't just a neighborhood — it's a community with real character. Tree-lined streets, neighbors who wave, a park that draws people every morning with their dogs and every evening for a sunset stroll. Everything you need is within walking distance; everything you want is just a few minutes beyond that.

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TeWinkle Park

Your backyard is one of Costa Mesa's finest parks — freshly renovated and just a short walk from your front door. Scenic duck ponds with waterfowl and turtles, shaded picnic gazebos, a universally accessible "barrier-free" playground, and mature trees that turn the whole place golden in the late afternoon.

  • Two off-leash dog parks (Costa Mesa Bark Park)
  • Costa Mesa Tennis Center with lighted courts
  • Skate park + four baseball/softball fields
  • Full playground with multiple restrooms
  • Small amphitheater for community events
  • Multiple lakes with waterfalls and resident ducks, geese, turtles & squirrels
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OC Fairgrounds — Walk Right In

The OC Fair & Event Center shares a fence line with TeWinkle Park. Walk through the back gates for year-round concerts, trade shows, food festivals, and the legendary Orange County Fair — no parking fees, no traffic, no hassle. Just walk over.

  • Thursday Farmers Market — 9 a.m.–1 p.m. in Lot D: fresh produce, flowers, fish, honey, hot sauce, plus tamales, tacos, and burritos
  • Free admission and free parking for the farmers market
  • Live music events, swap meet, craft fairs throughout the year
  • Annual OC Fair every July — world-class rides, food, livestock, and entertainment
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Mesa Del Mar Traditions

This is a neighborhood that shows up for each other. The annual Mesa Del Mar July 4th Kids Parade is a beloved tradition: decorated bikes, children in red-white-and-blue, neighbors waving from driveways, and a genuine small-town feeling you don't expect to find five minutes from a freeway.

  • Annual July 4th neighborhood kids parade through the streets
  • Sonora Elementary School — 4× California Distinguished School (2002, 2008, 2016, 2020); California Gold Ribbon Award & Exemplary Arts Award (2016)
  • Quiet, walkable residential streets with genuine community feel
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Groceries — Every Kind

You're surrounded by options at every price point and every cuisine. The lowest gas prices around are at the ARCO on Baker — a nice bonus.

  • Trader Joe's — two locations: 2170 Harbor Blvd & 640 W 17th St
  • Sprouts Farmers Market — 3030 Harbor Blvd (walking distance)
  • Stater Bros. — 1175 Baker St (right on your corner)
  • Northgate Gonzalez Market — 2300 Harbor Blvd: an outstanding Mexican market with an in-house taqueria, tortillería, and seafood counter that feels like a Mexican town plaza
  • Tokyo Central — 2975 Harbor Blvd: curated Japanese grocery with fresh produce, imported pantry staples, and a fantastic prepared-foods section
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Mitsuwa Marketplace — A Taste of Japan

665 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa. Walking through the doors of Mitsuwa is like boarding a flight to Tokyo without leaving Orange County. Open 365 days a year, 9 a.m.–9 p.m., it's an entire Japanese world under one roof.

  • Full Japanese grocery: fresh fish, produce, prepared foods, imported pantry staples
  • Food court: Santouka Ramen, Don Don Tei rice bowls, Sanuki udon, Japanese-style Chinese cuisine, bubble tea, matcha soft-serve & mochi
  • Hamada-Ya Bakery, J.sweets Japanese confectionery, Daiso Japan, Maido stationery & books, Shiseido cosmetics
  • Annual Hokkaido Fair (September) and seasonal regional Japanese vendor events
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The LAB Anti-Mall & Baker/Bristol Corridor

2930 Bristol St — Costa Mesa's most distinctive shopping destination, where the "anti-mall" philosophy means independent boutiques, art spaces, and restaurants you won't find anywhere else. And Baker Street near Fairview adds even more: strip malls packed with locally-owned gems.

  • The LAB: Habana, Seabirds Kitchen (vegan fine dining), Good Town Doughnuts, Nook Coffee Bar, Bred Hot Chicken, Kuro Pizza, The Ruin Bar, The ARTery gallery, Buffalo Exchange vintage
  • The Straw: Modern Milkshakes — 1215 Baker St — voted Travel & Leisure's #1 Milkshake in the U.S. Creative flavors, vegan/dairy-free options available. Also home to karaoke nights with a crowd that knows how to have fun
  • Tandy Leather (Store #119) — also 1215 Baker St — one of the few remaining craft leather suppliers in Southern California; a genuine find for makers, crafters, and anyone who loves working with their hands
  • Starbucks on Baker near Fairview; ARCO on Baker for the lowest pump prices in the area
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Schools — K Through College

From elementary through community college, Mesa Del Mar puts excellent education within walking or biking distance for every age.

  • Sonora Elementary School (966 Sonora Rd) — 4× California Distinguished School; Gold Ribbon Award; Exemplary Arts Award; strong arts & academics focus
  • Charles W. TeWinkle Middle School (3224 California St) — the park's namesake, walkable from home
  • Costa Mesa High School — full IB and AP programs, competitive athletics
  • Orange Coast College (OCC) — ranked 3rd in California & 7th nationally for international student enrollment; 13-time national Forensics champions; 2023 STEM Inspiring Programs Award; over $660,000 in annual scholarships; transfer students accepted to Stanford, UCI, and Columbia
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And So Much More

This neighborhood keeps giving. The further you explore, the better it gets.

  • South Coast Plaza — 2 miles away: one of the top-grossing shopping centers in the U.S., with over 250 stores including Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and world-class dining
  • OC Fairgrounds events year-round — concerts, car shows, food festivals — all walkable from your back gate
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) — 10 minutes; no traffic nightmares, no mega-terminal chaos
  • 405 · 55 · 73 Freeways — all within 5 minutes; reach anywhere in Orange County or LA quickly
  • Quick drives to Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Laguna Beach
Street view of 988 El Camino Drive entrance and gate
Aerial view of Costa Mesa neighborhood — OC Fair Ferris wheel visible
TeWinkle Park · walkable
OC Fairgrounds · walkable (back gate)
Stater Bros. · walkable
Sprouts Farmers Market · walkable
Northgate Gonzalez Market · 5 min
Mitsuwa Marketplace · 5 min
Trader Joe's (×2) · 5 min
The LAB Anti-Mall · 5 min
South Coast Plaza · 2 miles
John Wayne Airport · 10 min
405 · 55 · 73 Freeways · 5 min

Schedule a Showing

We respond quickly — text or email for the fastest reply. A manager is available to show units by appointment.

Income requirement: 3× monthly rent in gross household income.
RUBS: $65–$100/mo shared utilities allocation.
ACH discount: $100/mo off rent with auto-pay on the 1st.