Costa Mesa, Orange County, CA

Places to go in Costa Mesa

36 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Better Buzz Coffee Costa Mesa

Food & Drink

Better Buzz Coffee Costa Mesa

2701 Harbor Blvd Ste D1, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Bluff Top Trail

Outdoors

Bluff Top Trail

Cliffside walking trail with paved pathways & boardwalk, offering panoramic coastal views.

34342 Street of the Amber Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA

Canyon Park

Outdoors

Canyon Park

Basic park set in a residential neighborhood, with a playground, picnic tables & open green space.

970 Arbor St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

Centennial Farm

Outdoors

Centennial Farm

88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar- Costa Mesa

Food & Drink

Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar- Costa Mesa

Family-friendly eatery & bar known for a wide American comfort-food menu & Western-themed environs.

3333 Bristol St Ste 2078, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Coffee Dose

Food & Drink

Coffee Dose

2675 Irvine Ave Ste e, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

Fairview Park

Outdoors

Fairview Park

208 acres with 5 distinct habitat zones, home to native plants & wildlife, scenic views & trails.

2525 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Habana

Nightlife

Habana

Cuban dishes, mojitos & more in a shabby-chic, candlelit space & garden patio within LAB Antimall.

2930 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Hola Adios Coffeeshop

Food & Drink

Hola Adios Coffeeshop

120 Virginia Pl #101, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

Hook & Anchor

Food & Drink

Hook & Anchor

Creative lobster dishes, fish tacos, po' boys & other seafood in casual digs with limited seats.

1773 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

Lion & Lamb Coffee Roasters

Food & Drink

Lion & Lamb Coffee Roasters

Flavored coffees, burritos, pastries & cakes are offered in this trendy coffee shop.

3186 Pullman St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Lions Park

Outdoors

Lions Park

Small park featuring a playground, picnic tables, baseball field & community center.

570 W 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

Memphis Cafe

Food & Drink

Memphis Cafe

This cafe serves a variety of comfort food dishes amid midcentury digs with a hip vibe.

2920 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

MoonGoat Coffee

Food & Drink

MoonGoat Coffee

Industrial-chic coffee shop serving inventive hot & cold drinks, plus light bites & weekend brunch.

1985 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

MOXI3

Sports & Recreation

MOXI3

126 Rochester St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

Newport Body Works

Wellness

Newport Body Works

K, 2200 Harbor Blvd ste b-150, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

Noguchi Garden

Outdoors

Noguchi Garden

Compact, minimalist sculpture garden intended as a representation of the state of California.

611 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Nook Coffee Bar

Food & Drink

Nook Coffee Bar

2930 Bristol St #B105, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Nordstrom

Shopping

Nordstrom

3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Portola Coffee Roasters

Food & Drink

Portola Coffee Roasters

Hip cafe where baristas in lab coats brew house-roasted coffees to order using multiple methods.

3313 Hyland Ave Suite B1, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

River Street Ranch

Family

River Street Ranch

Popular spot for families offers a petting zoo, train rides, panning for gold & more.

31791 Los Rios St, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA

Seasons 52

Food & Drink

Seasons 52

Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.

3333 Bristol St Ste 2802, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Bar

Nightlife

Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Bar

Lakeside eatery serving local cuisine in a sophisticated windowed-dining room with outdoor patio.

3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

SOCIAL Costa Mesa

Food & Drink

SOCIAL Costa Mesa

Rustic-chic spot for Southern dishes with a modern twist & craft cocktails, plus late-night bites.

512 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA