10 Things to do in Costa Mesa That You Shouldn't Miss

July 30, 2021 Terina Blouin

Costa Mesa is a city in Orange County, California. Since its incorporation in 1953, the city has grown from a semi-rural farming community of 16,840 to a primarily suburban and edge city with an economy based on retail, commerce, and light manufacturing. The population was 109,960 at the 2010 United States Census.
Restaurants in Costa Mesa

1. California Scenario

Park Centre Drive, Costa Mesa, CA +1 714-384-5500
Excellent
59%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

California Scenario

This sculpture garden by Isamu Noguchi interprets California.

2. South Coast Plaza

3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1873 +1 800-782-8888 http://www.southcoastplaza.com/
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 598 reviews

South Coast Plaza

The West Coast's biggest mall is elegant and aesthetic, with a wing designed by architect Frank Gehry. Its 250 inviting shops include Saks, Stella McCartney, and Hermes

Reviewed By GeorgeDubiecki - Los Angeles, United States

South Coast Plaza is definitely the best shopping mall in California. I found it refreshing that the three shops that we shopped at had really nice employees. They were knowledgeable and friendly. They always made us feel that our needs were most important. “Mars Li” in Georgio Armani was wonderful. Georgio Armani is very lucky to have him working there. Austin Schroeter in Ralph Lauren was very helpful and courteous. Yes you expect that kind of service in high end shops. But you don’t always get that. He even offered to carry my purchase out to our car. Sabrina in Escada was also very nice, helpful and knowledgeable. They each represent South Coast Plaza perfectly. That is why we love to shop there. They have a few hundred shops to choose from. Great quality shops. Plus lots of really good restaurants.

3. Segerstrom Center for the Arts

600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1997 +1 714-556-2121 http://www.scfta.org/
Excellent
71%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 330 reviews

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

One of the region's premier performance venues.

Reviewed By 367john - Auckland Central, New Zealand

We went to Miss Saigon here and thoroughly enjoyed the performance. The venue is stunning, easily accessible, great parking and everything you could want from a concert hall. Miss Saigon was incredible, right to the heart of today, even though the events portrayed are decades old. I imagine that almost any performance will be enhanced by the setting. Excellent

4. Tewinkle Park

970 Arlington Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-5639 +1 714-754-5223 http://www.costamesaca.gov/
Excellent
66%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 85 reviews

Tewinkle Park

Reviewed By CMPOOLSHARK

Whether you are looking for a place to do portrait, landscape or nature photography, a place take your child to play, a skate park, a picnic or just to kick back or take a walk around a lake full of ducks, geese, fountains and a waterfall. TeWinkle is the place to go.

5. Pacific Symphony

615 Town Center Dr Renee and Henry Segerstom Concert Hall, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-7027 +1 714-755-5799 [email protected] http://www.pacificsymphony.org
Excellent
70%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Pacific Symphony

Pacific Symphony is the largest orchestra formed in the United States in the last 40 years. It is widely recognized as an outstanding ensemble making strides on both the national and international scene, as well as in its own burgeoning cultural community. The Symphony has played a key role in the growth of the performing arts in Orange County, presenting more than 100 concerts a year in a rich array of education and community programs.

6. The Lab Anti-Mall

2930 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-7901 +1 714-966-6661 http://thelab.com/
Excellent
48%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 66 reviews

The Lab Anti-Mall

Reviewed By tjm77 - Colorado, United States

quirky and kitchy, worth checking out if in the area, but I would travel just for the sake of it. several eateries, a coffee bar, and Urban Outfitters anchor it

7. Fairview Park

2525 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92628 http://www.costamesaca.gov/index.aspx
Excellent
52%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 52 reviews

Fairview Park

Reviewed By jms92648 - Costa Mesa, United States

Fairview Park is very versatile area that is rarely crowded. Walk your dog, fly a kite, bike ride, enjoy the sea breezes or just spread a blanket and enjoy a quiet nap. There are free concerts in the summer and even a model airplane and glider area.

8. Metro Pointe at South Coast

901 S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1747 +1 714-481-5009 http://metropointe.com
Excellent
35%
Good
59%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Metro Pointe at South Coast

9. Crevier Classic Cars

365 Clinton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-6009 +1 714-426-0238 http://www.crevierclassiccars.com/
Excellent
67%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Crevier Classic Cars

Reviewed By ablesambaker - Woodbridge, United States

Whether you are or are not a car person, the cars here, all classics are so cool, you would fall in love with any of them. This is a "you have to go there" place if you are in or near Costa Mesa.

10. Pacific Amphitheater

100 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626-6523 +1 714-708-1500 [email protected] http://www.costamesaamphitheatre.com/
Excellent
45%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 20 reviews

Pacific Amphitheater

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