Guidebook for Costa Mesa
Entertainment & Activities
Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas
1870 Harbor BlvdTavern + Bowl is a modern sports bar, with a delicious menu of made-from-scratch items ranging from burgers and salads, to signature items such as BBQ pulled pork mac n cheese and Tavern Baby Back Ribs. There are also numerous vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and Paleo dishes available. Tavern + Bowl also offers 10 bowling alleys with a state-of-the-art scoring system, flat screen TVs and more.
14 locals recommend
Tavern+Bowl
1875 Newport BlvdTavern + Bowl is a modern sports bar, with a delicious menu of made-from-scratch items ranging from burgers and salads, to signature items such as BBQ pulled pork mac n cheese and Tavern Baby Back Ribs. There are also numerous vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and Paleo dishes available. Tavern + Bowl also offers 10 bowling alleys with a state-of-the-art scoring system, flat screen TVs and more.
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrWorld famous Disneyland
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdAffordable amusement park
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry WayGo watch an Angels baseball game
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium WaySanta Ana Zoo at Prentice Park
1801 E Chestnut AveLos Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens
5333 Zoo DrSea World Drive
Sea World DriveSan Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrFood Scene
Papa John's Pizza
560 W 19th StIt's convenient because it's within walking distance to the home.
Can't go to California and not go to In-N-Out. There's one within walking distance.
59 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
2895 Park AveCan't go to California and not go to In-N-Out. There's one within walking distance.
Thai 1 Kitchen
560 W 19th StGood Thai food with lunch specials, within walking distance to the home.
El Pollo Loco
28261 Crown Valley PkwyMexican Chicken restaurant
Wienerschnitzel
6749 Rosemead BlvdFast food hot dogs
Subway
18086 Culver Drsandwich shop
El Toro Bravo Tortilleria
745 W 19th StAuthentic Mexican food
Taco Mesa
647 W 19th StHip & trendy Taco restaurant with Taco Tuesday specials.
El Chinaco - Mexican & Salvadorian Restaurant
560 W 19th StMexican & Salvadorian Restaurant
H20 Sushi & Izakaya offers a traditional sushi bar as well as an Izakaya menu in a contemporary atmosphere. Offering lunch, dinner, early and late Happy Hour, as well as an all-you-can eat sushi. Japanese cuisine modernized with Western influence.
H2O Sushi & Izakaya
1870 Harbor BlvdH20 Sushi & Izakaya offers a traditional sushi bar as well as an Izakaya menu in a contemporary atmosphere. Offering lunch, dinner, early and late Happy Hour, as well as an all-you-can eat sushi. Japanese cuisine modernized with Western influence.
Yard House
1875 Newport BlvdGreat food and huge beer selection.
Saddle Ranch is the original rock-western chop house serving brunch, lunch, dinner and late night dining, 365 days a year. Offering American favorites in a high energy, rock-western atmosphere, Saddle Ranch is known for its rustic decor, mechanical bull, and outdoor stone fire pits, where guests can make their own s’mores.
20 locals recommend
Saddle Ranch Chop House
1870 Harbor BlvdSaddle Ranch is the original rock-western chop house serving brunch, lunch, dinner and late night dining, 365 days a year. Offering American favorites in a high energy, rock-western atmosphere, Saddle Ranch is known for its rustic decor, mechanical bull, and outdoor stone fire pits, where guests can make their own s’mores.
Creamistry, known for its liquid nitrogen ice cream creations, is made from premium ingredients that are natural, organic and delicious! Prepared to order with over 70 flavors and toppings, Creamistry offers healthy as well as indulgent options.
Creamistry
1875 Newport BlvdCreamistry, known for its liquid nitrogen ice cream creations, is made from premium ingredients that are natural, organic and delicious! Prepared to order with over 70 flavors and toppings, Creamistry offers healthy as well as indulgent options.
Javier's Restaurant - Newport Beach
7832 Pacific Coast HwyUpscale Mexican Restaurant
La Cave
1695 Irvine AveGreat steakhouse with wonderful atmosphere.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
2961 Michelson DrUpscale steakhouse
Houston's
2991 Michelson DrDelicious food and drinks.
La Vida Cantina is an authentic Mexican restaurant, offering a menu of traditional recipes presented with a modern twist. Guests can enjoy dining al fresco on La Vida Cantina’s beautiful patio, which seemingly transports diners to a Mexican coastal Mexican resort, with its large pentagon-shaped bar, multiple fire features and two oversized palapas.
19 locals recommend
La Vida Cantina
1870 Harbor BlvdLa Vida Cantina is an authentic Mexican restaurant, offering a menu of traditional recipes presented with a modern twist. Guests can enjoy dining al fresco on La Vida Cantina’s beautiful patio, which seemingly transports diners to a Mexican coastal Mexican resort, with its large pentagon-shaped bar, multiple fire features and two oversized palapas.
Yogurtland
1450 Baker StChargrilled Seafood, Fish, Natural Angus Beef, Chicken Breast and Delicious Veggie Items in a casual beach atmosphere.
6 locals recommend
Catalina Fish Kitchen
670 W 17th StChargrilled Seafood, Fish, Natural Angus Beef, Chicken Breast and Delicious Veggie Items in a casual beach atmosphere.
Fun Restaurant and bar where you can dock your boat or dine on the water
https://woodyswharf.com/
25 locals recommend
Woody's Wharf
2318 Newport BlvdFun Restaurant and bar where you can dock your boat or dine on the water
https://woodyswharf.com/
Great Mexican style food with fresh ingredients. Service is similar to Chipotle.
11 locals recommend
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
5021 Lakewood BlvdGreat Mexican style food with fresh ingredients. Service is similar to Chipotle.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
270 E 17th StCAKES!
Sprinkles Newport Beach Ice Cream
952 Avocado AvePopular local chain of Baja-style, rapid-service cantinas famed for its fish tacos.
28 locals recommend
Baja Fish Tacos
171 E 17th StPopular local chain of Baja-style, rapid-service cantinas famed for its fish tacos.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip and trendy place to get good food and drinks. http://www.socialcostamesa.com/
39 locals recommend
SOCIAL Costa Mesa
512 W 19th StHip and trendy place to get good food and drinks. http://www.socialcostamesa.com/
Time Nightclub
1875 Newport BlvdGoat Hill Tavern
1830 Newport BlvdFun bar for locals.
The Rooftop Lounge
1289 S Coast HwyRooftop bar & lounge with a beautiful ocean view.
Parks & Nature
Newport Pier
Newport PierBeautiful any time of day
Beautiful beach where lots of surf competitions take place.
372 locals recommend
Huntington Beach Pier
103 Huntington Beach PierBeautiful beach where lots of surf competitions take place.
Laguna Beach
Visit the beautiful beaches, shops and museums in Laguna Beach.
Griffith Observatory
2800 E Observatory RdGo hiking to see the HOLLYWOOD sign.
Shopping
Fashion Island is Newport Beach's outdoor mall.
https://www.shopfashionisland.com/directory/
719 locals recommend
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrFashion Island is Newport Beach's outdoor mall.
https://www.shopfashionisland.com/directory/
Essentials
Target
3030 Harbor BlvdTrader Joe's
3329 S Bristol StA great selection of inexpensive organic & healthy foods
Albertsons
7201 Yorktown AveNearby Grocery Store
This one is for members with a SPORT membership. The other one right down the street is the SUPER SPORT. This state-of-the-art facility has just about every feature you could wish for in a gym, from a wide variety of group exercise classes to machines, free weights, and personal training.
25 locals recommend
24 Hour Fitness
555 W 19th StThis one is for members with a SPORT membership. The other one right down the street is the SUPER SPORT. This state-of-the-art facility has just about every feature you could wish for in a gym, from a wide variety of group exercise classes to machines, free weights, and personal training.
This one is for members with a SUPER SPORT membership. The regular SPORT gym is closer to the home. This state-of-the-art facility has just about every feature you could wish for in a gym, from a wide variety of group exercise classes to machines, free weights, and personal training.
25 locals recommend
24 Hour Fitness
555 W 19th StThis one is for members with a SUPER SPORT membership. The regular SPORT gym is closer to the home. This state-of-the-art facility has just about every feature you could wish for in a gym, from a wide variety of group exercise classes to machines, free weights, and personal training.
Grocery story featuring organic healthy foods, supplements and prepared foods.
96 locals recommend
Mother's Market & Kitchen
19770 Beach BlvdGrocery story featuring organic healthy foods, supplements and prepared foods.
Costco Wholesale
17900 Newhope StGrocery super store for purchasing items in bulk
FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
1835 Newport BlvdUnited States Postal Service
2230 Fairview RdPost Office
Getting Around
The Cyclist
1785 Newport BlvdRent some bikes and ride to the beach.
This is the closest airport, only 6 miles from the home.
83 locals recommend
John Wayne Airport station
This is the closest airport, only 6 miles from the home.
Long Beach Airport
4100 Donald Douglas Dronly 22 miles from the home
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World Wayonly 42 miles from the home.
Budget Car Rental
1100 Frank Andrews BoulevardCar rental very close to the home
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3300 Jamboree RdFox Rent A Car
325 Baker St EBudget friendly car rental