Guidebook for Costa Mesa

Chris
Guidebook for Costa Mesa

Parks & Nature

Amazing sunset views from the bluffs, hidden gem, best coastal park in OC
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Canyon Park
970 Arbor St
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Amazing sunset views from the bluffs, hidden gem, best coastal park in OC
Go down in the park to the trails and the open areas next to the River Trail, very peaceful jogging.
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Fairview Park
2525 Placentia Ave
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Go down in the park to the trails and the open areas next to the River Trail, very peaceful jogging.

Drinks & Nightlife

Small bar with craft made cocktails, mellow scene good drinks
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Casa Costa Mesa
820 W 19th St
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Small bar with craft made cocktails, mellow scene good drinks
Costa Mesa gets their best music acts here, solid selection of craft brews as well.
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The Wayfarer
843 W 19th St
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Costa Mesa gets their best music acts here, solid selection of craft brews as well.
It's a little over the top and a little touristy, real drinking bar. Definitely not a hipster scene.
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Goat Hill Tavern
1830 Newport Blvd
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It's a little over the top and a little touristy, real drinking bar. Definitely not a hipster scene.
This new hotel evidentially is super nice place to grab a drink. You can ride a bike from the house right there, bike paths almost the entire way, nice 20-30 min mellow beach cruise down. Mayor's Table is the place for drinks, also check out nearby establishments great food good ambiance by the water
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Lido House, Autograph Collection
3300 Newport Blvd
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This new hotel evidentially is super nice place to grab a drink. You can ride a bike from the house right there, bike paths almost the entire way, nice 20-30 min mellow beach cruise down. Mayor's Table is the place for drinks, also check out nearby establishments great food good ambiance by the water

Shopping

Must visit for a shop/eat, Try Native Foods
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The Camp
2937 Bristol St
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Must visit for a shop/eat, Try Native Foods
Outdoor shopping mall with a bit of everything, great ocean views from parts of the mall and there is a Whole Foods as well.
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr
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Outdoor shopping mall with a bit of everything, great ocean views from parts of the mall and there is a Whole Foods as well.

Everything Else

Best affordable Mexican restaurant in Southern California, organic eats and unique.
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Taco Mesa
647 W 19th St
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Best affordable Mexican restaurant in Southern California, organic eats and unique.
Cajun influenced hip new joint on the West Side with nice patio area out back
Westend
814 W 19th St
Cajun influenced hip new joint on the West Side with nice patio area out back

Food Scene

What a great place, great owner, good vibe. Awesome food
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Boathouse Collective
1640 Pomona Ave
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What a great place, great owner, good vibe. Awesome food
Come for the coffee in the morning or the brick oven wood fired pizza in the evenings. Great spot, closest to the house.
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2145 Pizza
2145 Placentia Ave
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Come for the coffee in the morning or the brick oven wood fired pizza in the evenings. Great spot, closest to the house.
Best breakfast in town, well curated and unique coffee drinks as well.
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SOCIAL Costa Mesa
512 W 19th St
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Best breakfast in town, well curated and unique coffee drinks as well.
Great Australian Coffee and Avocado Toast. Eclectic organic sustainable eats. Great lunch spot
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Outpost Kitchen
1792 Monrovia Ave
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Great Australian Coffee and Avocado Toast. Eclectic organic sustainable eats. Great lunch spot
Gift shop meets custom surf shop meets craft brewed coffee
Daydream
864 Monrovia Ave
Gift shop meets custom surf shop meets craft brewed coffee
Cajun influenced hip new joint on the West Side with nice patio area out back
Westend
814 W 19th St
Cajun influenced hip new joint on the West Side with nice patio area out back
Nuevo Homestyle cooking. Recommended.
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Eat Chow
1802 Newport Blvd
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Nuevo Homestyle cooking. Recommended.
Delivery or Eat in Thai food. Reliable good eats by a nice Thai Family.
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Basil Thai Cuisine
9921 Hamilton Ave
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Delivery or Eat in Thai food. Reliable good eats by a nice Thai Family.
Cozy real Italian food, best traditional Italian around
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Cucina Alessá
520 Main St
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Cozy real Italian food, best traditional Italian around
Best donuts around, grab a few and head to the pier and watch the surfers!
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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
270 E 17th St
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Best donuts around, grab a few and head to the pier and watch the surfers!
Vegan cafe, great scene, plenty of other options around if you don't like it but it's one of the staples of great vegan food around. Great for first time vegans!
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Native Foods
350 Bristol St
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Vegan cafe, great scene, plenty of other options around if you don't like it but it's one of the staples of great vegan food around. Great for first time vegans!
Great lunch spot, awesome fresh fish, great yellow tail burritos, good scene, can be a wait on busy weekday lunches but worth a stop, plenty of options around if they are too busy.
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Bear Flag Fish Company
3421 Via Lido
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Great lunch spot, awesome fresh fish, great yellow tail burritos, good scene, can be a wait on busy weekday lunches but worth a stop, plenty of options around if they are too busy.

Essentials

Closest grocery store to the house
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Trader Joe's
3329 S Bristol St
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Closest grocery store to the house
Grocery store with food and juice bar, really happening scene to get your wheatgrass shot and a kombucha. Best produce in OC and great vegetarian restaurant inside.
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Mother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach Blvd
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Grocery store with food and juice bar, really happening scene to get your wheatgrass shot and a kombucha. Best produce in OC and great vegetarian restaurant inside.