Guidebook for Costa Mesa
Parks & Nature
Amazing sunset views from the bluffs, hidden gem, best coastal park in OC
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Canyon Park
970 Arbor StAmazing 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.
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Fairview Park
2525 Placentia AveGo 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
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Casa Costa Mesa
820 W 19th StSmall bar with craft made cocktails, mellow scene good drinks
Costa Mesa gets their best music acts here, solid selection of craft brews as well.
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The Wayfarer
843 W 19th StCosta 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.
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Goat Hill Tavern
1830 Newport BlvdIt'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
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Lido House, Autograph Collection
3300 Newport BlvdThis 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
The Camp
2937 Bristol StMust 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.
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrOutdoor 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.
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Taco Mesa
647 W 19th StBest affordable Mexican restaurant in Southern California, organic eats and unique.
Westend
814 W 19th StCajun 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
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Boathouse Collective
1640 Pomona AveWhat 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.
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2145 Pizza
2145 Placentia AveCome 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.
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SOCIAL Costa Mesa
512 W 19th StBest breakfast in town, well curated and unique coffee drinks as well.
Great Australian Coffee and Avocado Toast. Eclectic organic sustainable eats. Great lunch spot
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Outpost Kitchen
1792 Monrovia AveGreat Australian Coffee and Avocado Toast. Eclectic organic sustainable eats. Great lunch spot
Daydream
864 Monrovia AveGift shop meets custom surf shop meets craft brewed coffee
Westend
814 W 19th StCajun influenced hip new joint on the West Side with nice patio area out back
Eat Chow
1802 Newport BlvdNuevo Homestyle cooking. Recommended.
Delivery or Eat in Thai food. Reliable good eats by a nice Thai Family.
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Basil Thai Cuisine
9921 Hamilton AveDelivery or Eat in Thai food. Reliable good eats by a nice Thai Family.
Cozy real Italian food, best traditional Italian around
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Cucina Alessá
520 Main StCozy real Italian food, best traditional Italian around
Best donuts around, grab a few and head to the pier and watch the surfers!
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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th StBest 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!
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Native Foods
350 Bristol StVegan 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.
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Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via LidoGreat 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
Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol StClosest 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.
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Mother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach BlvdGrocery 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.