Guidebook for Costa Mesa
Food Scene
Flat out amazing! Long weekend wait, go early or during the week!
60 locals recommend
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th StFlat out amazing! Long weekend wait, go early or during the week!
Mi Casa
296 E 17th StMexican doesn't need a reason!
Kéan Coffee Artisan Roasters
2043 Westcliff DrWorth the wait for awesome coffee!
Great food, cool urban vibe for all ages. Try the Ahi salad and you won't be disappointed!
17 locals recommend
Boathouse Collective
1640 Pomona AveGreat food, cool urban vibe for all ages. Try the Ahi salad and you won't be disappointed!
Great breakfast spot, get the Chiliquilles or Vietnamese bowl!
30 locals recommend
Plums Cafe + Catering
369 E 17th StGreat breakfast spot, get the Chiliquilles or Vietnamese bowl!
Haute Cakes Caffe
1807 Westcliff DrBreakfast and Lunch, get the avocado toast or the BLT!
Check out the Menu before you go, can be slightly scary for picky eaters!
39 locals recommend
SOCIAL Costa Mesa
512 W 19th StCheck out the Menu before you go, can be slightly scary for picky eaters!
Because it was on TV :D But it's completely worth every penny you'll spend!
17 locals recommend
Broadway by Amar Santana
328 Glenneyre StBecause it was on TV :D But it's completely worth every penny you'll spend!
Tons of places to eat with main areas to eat together in. Love the grilled cheese place, and Iron press has great beer selections!
284 locals recommend
Anaheim Packing District
440 S Anaheim BlvdTons of places to eat with main areas to eat together in. Love the grilled cheese place, and Iron press has great beer selections!
Taco María
3313 Hyland AveGo here or ARC which is next door, both are amazing options!
Drinks & Nightlife
3 Thirty 3 Waterfront
You'll experience the "real OC" here
Goat Hill Tavern
1830 Newport BlvdGreat place to people watch, with hundreds of beers on tap!
It's in the back of the Pizza place, don't be fooled, it's supposed to be hidden! Great atmosphere!
20 locals recommend
Pie Society Bar
353 E 17th StIt's in the back of the Pizza place, don't be fooled, it's supposed to be hidden! Great atmosphere!
Go past Driftwood kitchen and walk downstairs to The Deck. Sean and sunset views and great cocktails!!
16 locals recommend
Driftwood Kitchen
619 Sleepy Hollow LnGo past Driftwood kitchen and walk downstairs to The Deck. Sean and sunset views and great cocktails!!
Sightseeing
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center DrGo to the fun zone and take the ferry to Balboa Island
Laguna Beach
Walk along the streets and check out the local art and food scene.
Parks & Nature
Crystal Cove
Great views of the coast line. Not too hard, good for all levels!
Newport Pier
Newport PierGreat place to get in a jog or hang at the beach all day!
You can rent water toys here by the hours, Stand Up Paddle boarding is awesome in the bay!
23 locals recommend
Newport Aquatic Center
1 Whitecliffs DrYou can rent water toys here by the hours, Stand Up Paddle boarding is awesome in the bay!
Also a good SUP rental, check hours to make sure they're open!
6 locals recommend
Pirate Coast Paddle Company
1131 Back Bay DrAlso a good SUP rental, check hours to make sure they're open!
Shopping
Westcliff Drive
Westcliff DriveQuiet and quaint shopping area with some cafes and boutiques
Typical mall with some great restaurants and all the big departments stores. More boutique stores than generic mall stores.
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrTypical mall with some great restaurants and all the big departments stores. More boutique stores than generic mall stores.
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StMostly luxury brands $$$ but worth checking out!!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol StTried and True!
Mother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach BlvdHealthy options with a cafe and juice bar inside.
Growers Direct
26541 Aliso Creek RdAmazing produce prices and options!!