Guidebook for Costa Mesa

Chris
Guidebook for Costa Mesa

Parks & Nature

Amazing sunset views from the bluffs, hidden gem, best coastal park in OC
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Canyon Park
970 Arbor St
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Amazing sunset views from the bluffs, hidden gem, best coastal park in OC
Go down in the park to the trails and the open areas next to the River Trail, very peaceful jogging.
20 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fairview Park
2525 Placentia Ave
20 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Go down in the park to the trails and the open areas next to the River Trail, very peaceful jogging.

Drinks & Nightlife

Small bar with craft made cocktails, mellow scene good drinks
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Casa Costa Mesa
820 W 19th St
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Small bar with craft made cocktails, mellow scene good drinks
Costa Mesa gets their best music acts here, solid selection of craft brews as well.
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Wayfarer
843 W 19th St
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Costa Mesa gets their best music acts here, solid selection of craft brews as well.
It's a little over the top and a little touristy, real drinking bar. Definitely not a hipster scene.
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Goat Hill Tavern
1830 Newport Blvd
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
It's a little over the top and a little touristy, real drinking bar. Definitely not a hipster scene.
This new hotel evidentially is super nice place to grab a drink. You can ride a bike from the house right there, bike paths almost the entire way, nice 20-30 min mellow beach cruise down. Mayor's Table is the place for drinks, also check out nearby establishments great food good ambiance by the water
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Lido House, Autograph Collection
3300 Newport Blvd
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
This new hotel evidentially is super nice place to grab a drink. You can ride a bike from the house right there, bike paths almost the entire way, nice 20-30 min mellow beach cruise down. Mayor's Table is the place for drinks, also check out nearby establishments great food good ambiance by the water

Shopping

Must visit for a shop/eat, Try Native Foods
63 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Camp
2937 Bristol St
63 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Must visit for a shop/eat, Try Native Foods
Outdoor shopping mall with a bit of everything, great ocean views from parts of the mall and there is a Whole Foods as well.
719 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
719 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Outdoor shopping mall with a bit of everything, great ocean views from parts of the mall and there is a Whole Foods as well.

Everything Else

Best affordable Mexican restaurant in Southern California, organic eats and unique.
35 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Taco Mesa
647 W 19th St
35 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Best affordable Mexican restaurant in Southern California, organic eats and unique.
Cajun influenced hip new joint on the West Side with nice patio area out back
Westend
814 W 19th St
Cajun influenced hip new joint on the West Side with nice patio area out back

Food Scene

What a great place, great owner, good vibe. Awesome food
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Boathouse Collective
1640 Pomona Ave
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
What a great place, great owner, good vibe. Awesome food
Come for the coffee in the morning or the brick oven wood fired pizza in the evenings. Great spot, closest to the house.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
2145 Pizza
2145 Placentia Ave
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Come for the coffee in the morning or the brick oven wood fired pizza in the evenings. Great spot, closest to the house.
Best breakfast in town, well curated and unique coffee drinks as well.
39 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
SOCIAL Costa Mesa
512 W 19th St
39 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Best breakfast in town, well curated and unique coffee drinks as well.
Great Australian Coffee and Avocado Toast. Eclectic organic sustainable eats. Great lunch spot
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Outpost Kitchen
1792 Monrovia Ave
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great Australian Coffee and Avocado Toast. Eclectic organic sustainable eats. Great lunch spot
Gift shop meets custom surf shop meets craft brewed coffee
Daydream
864 Monrovia Ave
Gift shop meets custom surf shop meets craft brewed coffee
Cajun influenced hip new joint on the West Side with nice patio area out back
Westend
814 W 19th St
Cajun influenced hip new joint on the West Side with nice patio area out back
Nuevo Homestyle cooking. Recommended.
72 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Eat Chow
1802 Newport Blvd
72 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Nuevo Homestyle cooking. Recommended.
Delivery or Eat in Thai food. Reliable good eats by a nice Thai Family.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Basil Thai Cuisine
9921 Hamilton Ave
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Delivery or Eat in Thai food. Reliable good eats by a nice Thai Family.
Cozy real Italian food, best traditional Italian around
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cucina Alessá
520 Main St
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cozy real Italian food, best traditional Italian around
Best donuts around, grab a few and head to the pier and watch the surfers!
60 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th St
60 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Best donuts around, grab a few and head to the pier and watch the surfers!
Vegan cafe, great scene, plenty of other options around if you don't like it but it's one of the staples of great vegan food around. Great for first time vegans!
24 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Native Foods
350 Bristol St
24 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Vegan cafe, great scene, plenty of other options around if you don't like it but it's one of the staples of great vegan food around. Great for first time vegans!
Great lunch spot, awesome fresh fish, great yellow tail burritos, good scene, can be a wait on busy weekday lunches but worth a stop, plenty of options around if they are too busy.
78 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via Lido
78 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great lunch spot, awesome fresh fish, great yellow tail burritos, good scene, can be a wait on busy weekday lunches but worth a stop, plenty of options around if they are too busy.

Essentials

Closest grocery store to the house
175 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol St
175 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Closest grocery store to the house
Grocery store with food and juice bar, really happening scene to get your wheatgrass shot and a kombucha. Best produce in OC and great vegetarian restaurant inside.
96 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach Blvd
96 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Grocery store with food and juice bar, really happening scene to get your wheatgrass shot and a kombucha. Best produce in OC and great vegetarian restaurant inside.