Guidebook for Costa Mesa

Ben
Guidebook for Costa Mesa

Everything Else

A local private university.
Vanguard University
55 Fair Dr
A local private university.
Reputable local art school.
The Art Institute of California - Orange County
3601 W Sunflower Ave
Reputable local art school.
One of the better beaches in the U.S. for people-watching.
580 locals recommend
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Dr
580 locals recommend
One of the better beaches in the U.S. for people-watching.
The closest airport, John Wayne is less than 5 miles away.
83 locals recommend
John Wayne Airport station
83 locals recommend
The closest airport, John Wayne is less than 5 miles away.

Food Scene

The famous West Coast burger chain.
59 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
2895 Park Ave
59 locals recommend
The famous West Coast burger chain.
My favorite quirky coffee shop in a strangely urbane shopping center.
23 locals recommend
Portola Coffee Roasters
3313 Hyland Ave
23 locals recommend
My favorite quirky coffee shop in a strangely urbane shopping center.
A healthy fast-food option, within walking distance.
17 locals recommend
Flame Broiler
8748 Washington Blvd
17 locals recommend
A healthy fast-food option, within walking distance.
I've got great WiFi at home, but if you feel like walking to a coffee shop, this is the closest option.
7 locals recommend
Starbucks
3030 Harbor Blvd
7 locals recommend
I've got great WiFi at home, but if you feel like walking to a coffee shop, this is the closest option.
This was the first Raising Cane's in the state of California, and they are amazing, as fast food chicken goes.
24 locals recommend
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
3150 Harbor Blvd
24 locals recommend
This was the first Raising Cane's in the state of California, and they are amazing, as fast food chicken goes.
Locals sometimes argue about whether Five Guys burgers are better than In-N-Out. Both chains are within walking distance of my place. (Dangerous, I know!)
10 locals recommend
Five Guys
32341 Golden Lantern
10 locals recommend
Locals sometimes argue about whether Five Guys burgers are better than In-N-Out. Both chains are within walking distance of my place. (Dangerous, I know!)

Shopping

World-famous high-end shopping with some regular stores for the rest of us.
95 locals recommend
Brookstone
3333 Bristol Street
95 locals recommend
World-famous high-end shopping with some regular stores for the rest of us.
Does Target even require a description? It's Target!
67 locals recommend
Target
3030 Harbor Blvd
67 locals recommend
Does Target even require a description? It's Target!
790 locals recommend
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St
790 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

A concert venue that's less than 1.5 miles away.
42 locals recommend
The Observatory
3503 S Harbor Blvd
42 locals recommend
A concert venue that's less than 1.5 miles away.

Drinks & Nightlife

The local gay bar is surprisingly popular with visitors to Costa Mesa.
Tin Lizzie Saloon
752 St Clair St
The local gay bar is surprisingly popular with visitors to Costa Mesa.

Essentials

This is the closest of several grocery stores within walking distance. In addition to produce and staples, they have a large selection of Japanese brands.
Seiwa Market
3151 Harbor Blvd
This is the closest of several grocery stores within walking distance. In addition to produce and staples, they have a large selection of Japanese brands.
Sprouts is another grocery store within walking distance. It's a little like Whole Foods but a little more-budget friendly.
80 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
9861 Adams Ave
80 locals recommend
Sprouts is another grocery store within walking distance. It's a little like Whole Foods but a little more-budget friendly.