Costa Mesa, United States: innovation profile

Costa Mesa is number 543 in the 311 Innovation Cities Index, with an innovation score of 8. It is home to 2 R&D labs, 2 startups, 1 investor and 1 of the world's largest companies in the 311 Institute directories.

Part of the 311 Innovation Cities Index (311institute.com). Last updated 7 October 2026.

Largest companies

• Gold.com, Inc. (#696)

Startups

• Airwolf 3D
• Ocean Pediatrics MSO

Investors

• Cerracap

R&D labs

Anduril Industries, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project.