Guidebook for Costa Mesa
Sightseeing
Fishing, swimming, surfing, restaurants, bars, shops, nightclubs, etc.
372 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huntington Beach Pier
103 Huntington Beach PierFishing, swimming, surfing, restaurants, bars, shops, nightclubs, etc.
Fishing, swimming, surfing, restaurants, bars, shops, nightclubs, etc.
198 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Muelle de Newport Beach
1 Newport PierFishing, swimming, surfing, restaurants, bars, shops, nightclubs, etc.
Fishing, swimming, paddle boats, kayaking, ferries, surfing, restaurants, bars, shops, nightclubs, carnival rides, etc.
Balboa Pier
Fishing, swimming, paddle boats, kayaking, ferries, surfing, restaurants, bars, shops, nightclubs, carnival rides, etc.
SCUBA diving, snorkeling, mountains, submarine, swimming, camping, kayaking, boating, parasailing, wildlife (Garibaldi fish, buffalo [bison], etc.), jeep & bus tours, airport (helicopter & small plane service), ferries from Newport Beach, Dana Point, San Pedro, & Long Beach.
188 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Catalina Island
SCUBA diving, snorkeling, mountains, submarine, swimming, camping, kayaking, boating, parasailing, wildlife (Garibaldi fish, buffalo [bison], etc.), jeep & bus tours, airport (helicopter & small plane service), ferries from Newport Beach, Dana Point, San Pedro, & Long Beach.
Parks & Nature
Large regional park, RC cars and drone/RC plane area, free monthly train rides, ponds, nature preserve, on- and off-road trails, trail access to the beach and inland OC.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Fairview
2525 Placentia AveLarge regional park, RC cars and drone/RC plane area, free monthly train rides, ponds, nature preserve, on- and off-road trails, trail access to the beach and inland OC.
Nature preserve, nature center.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Natural Upper Newport Bay
2301 University DrNature preserve, nature center.
Orange County Model Engineers is a non-profit, all volunteer club that offers public ride days every 3rd Sat & Sun of the month! Trains are 1/8 the size of the real thing & operate like real locomotives!
GOATHILL JUNCTION RAILROAD
2480 PLACENTIA AVE., COSTA MESA, CA 92627
Orange County Model Engineers
2480 Placentia AvenueOrange County Model Engineers is a non-profit, all volunteer club that offers public ride days every 3rd Sat & Sun of the month! Trains are 1/8 the size of the real thing & operate like real locomotives!
GOATHILL JUNCTION RAILROAD
2480 PLACENTIA AVE., COSTA MESA, CA 92627
The Santa Ana River Trail is a multi-use trail complex that runs alongside the Santa Ana River in southern California. The trail stretches 30 miles from the Pacific Ocean at Huntington Beach along the Santa Ana River to the Orange–Riverside county line.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huntington Beach Santa Ana River Trail
Huntington Beach Bike TrailThe Santa Ana River Trail is a multi-use trail complex that runs alongside the Santa Ana River in southern California. The trail stretches 30 miles from the Pacific Ocean at Huntington Beach along the Santa Ana River to the Orange–Riverside county line.
Nature preserve, hiking, Sheep Hills BMX course, mountain biking, Victoria Pond, picnic areas (tables, restrooms), scenic overlooks.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Talbert Regional Park
1298 Victoria StNature preserve, hiking, Sheep Hills BMX course, mountain biking, Victoria Pond, picnic areas (tables, restrooms), scenic overlooks.
Arts & Culture
Ancient Native American settlement and Spanish mission, 200 years of Costa Mesa history. Open 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 12-4 pm.
Diego Sepulveda Adobe
1900 Adams AveAncient Native American settlement and Spanish mission, 200 years of Costa Mesa history. Open 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, 12-4 pm.
Orange County Museum of Art
3333 W Sunflower AveFree self-guided tours.
Essentials
Handcrafted fermented foods & drinks (kombucha, soda, yogurt, brine, tonic, kraut, etc.), locally-sourced health foods (grass-fed beef, sprouted nuts, etc.).
Fermentation Farm
1125 Victoria StHandcrafted fermented foods & drinks (kombucha, soda, yogurt, brine, tonic, kraut, etc.), locally-sourced health foods (grass-fed beef, sprouted nuts, etc.).
7-Eleven
Convenience store
Amis de la Terre Zero-Waste Market
Zero-waste market, gourmet grocery store
Non-toxic home & body products, eco-friendly, zero waste, zero plastic, refill shop. Bring your own bags/containers to refill.
Fill Up Buttercup - Costa Mesa
Non-toxic home & body products, eco-friendly, zero waste, zero plastic, refill shop. Bring your own bags/containers to refill.
Drinks & Nightlife
Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas
1870 Harbor BlvdMovies
Music venue with live bands, craft beer, gourmet tacos, happy hour.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Wayfarer
843 W 19th StMusic venue with live bands, craft beer, gourmet tacos, happy hour.
Shops, bowling, movies, restaurants, bars, craft beer, happy hours, nightclubs, live music, etc.
Triangle Square
Shops, bowling, movies, restaurants, bars, craft beer, happy hours, nightclubs, live music, etc.
Food Scene
Japanese-style dough, wood-fired oven, craft beer, wine, unique gourmet appetizers, happy hour.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
2145 Pizza
2145 Placentia AveJapanese-style dough, wood-fired oven, craft beer, wine, unique gourmet appetizers, happy hour.
Locally owned since 1966, traditional recipes from Guanajuato, México, handmade tortillas, bar, happy hour, outdoor patio.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa
2101 Placentia AveLocally owned since 1966, traditional recipes from Guanajuato, México, handmade tortillas, bar, happy hour, outdoor patio.
Sports
Costa Mesa Golf Course
1701 Golf Course DrGolf, clubhouse, restaurant, lessons, weddings, banquets.