Jack’s Quick Guide to Costa Mesa
10 Minute Drive
Newport Beach, a coastal city in southern California, is known for its large, boat-filled harbor. Balboa Peninsula has 2 piers, Newport Beach Pier and Balboa Pier, plus the Balboa Fun Zone, an old-school amusement park with a Ferris wheel and ocean views. Local beaches include the Wedge, known for its big waves, and Corona del Mar State Beach. The Orange County Museum of Art exhibits modern and contemporary works.
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Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport PierNewport Beach, a coastal city in southern California, is known for its large, boat-filled harbor. Balboa Peninsula has 2 piers, Newport Beach Pier and Balboa Pier, plus the Balboa Fun Zone, an old-school amusement park with a Ferris wheel and ocean views. Local beaches include the Wedge, known for its big waves, and Corona del Mar State Beach. The Orange County Museum of Art exhibits modern and contemporary works.
Huntington Beach is a California city southeast of Los Angeles. It's known for surf beaches, such as Huntington City Beach, with its long Huntington Beach Pier. The International Surfing Museum displays longboards and other memorabilia. Sprawling Huntington Central Park features fields, gardens and lakes, plus an equestrian center. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve's wetlands and dunes shelter hundreds of bird species.
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Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach is a California city southeast of Los Angeles. It's known for surf beaches, such as Huntington City Beach, with its long Huntington Beach Pier. The International Surfing Museum displays longboards and other memorabilia. Sprawling Huntington Central Park features fields, gardens and lakes, plus an equestrian center. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve's wetlands and dunes shelter hundreds of bird species.
Sightseeing
It now comprises nearly two acres and features indigenous and exotic plants, flowers, and trees.
The garden is divided into a number of distinct areas, including walking paths, fountains, and cultivated gardens that seamlessly incorporate natural and humanmade elements.
The garden is often referred to as the California Scenario, is open to the public regularly, and is located just a few kilometers from the downtown area.
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Noguchi Garden
611 Anton BlvdIt now comprises nearly two acres and features indigenous and exotic plants, flowers, and trees.
The garden is divided into a number of distinct areas, including walking paths, fountains, and cultivated gardens that seamlessly incorporate natural and humanmade elements.
The garden is often referred to as the California Scenario, is open to the public regularly, and is located just a few kilometers from the downtown area.
California’s history has largely been influenced by Mexican immigrants, who’ve come north over the years looking for steady work and better lives.
They’ve brought their customs, cuisine, and architecture with them, the latter of which is evident in the Costa Mesa Estancia, one of the oldest original structures in Orange County.
The historic home is perched on a bluff above the Santa Ana River wash in Estancia Park. It has been preserved in near-original condition as a memorial to the area’s pioneers, who came nearly two centuries ago.
The home was originally built as a residence for cowboys and ranchers who tended large herds of horses and cattle in the area.
Estancia Park
Adams AvenueCalifornia’s history has largely been influenced by Mexican immigrants, who’ve come north over the years looking for steady work and better lives.
They’ve brought their customs, cuisine, and architecture with them, the latter of which is evident in the Costa Mesa Estancia, one of the oldest original structures in Orange County.
The historic home is perched on a bluff above the Santa Ana River wash in Estancia Park. It has been preserved in near-original condition as a memorial to the area’s pioneers, who came nearly two centuries ago.
The home was originally built as a residence for cowboys and ranchers who tended large herds of horses and cattle in the area.
Food scene
For the bohemian crowd who tend to shun mainstream attractions like national chain coffee shops and shopping malls, The CAMP is a popular alternative.
Located in Costa Mesa’s trendy SoBeCa district, it is a popular remote working and social gathering spot characterized by green spaces and small businesses selling a wide variety of organic food and drinks, health and body products, and locally-made arts and crafts.
The weather in Orange County is perfect for outdoor activities most of the year. The CAMP doubles as a live entertainment venue featuring musical performances, art walks, film screenings, and culinary events.
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The Camp
2937 Bristol StFor the bohemian crowd who tend to shun mainstream attractions like national chain coffee shops and shopping malls, The CAMP is a popular alternative.
Located in Costa Mesa’s trendy SoBeCa district, it is a popular remote working and social gathering spot characterized by green spaces and small businesses selling a wide variety of organic food and drinks, health and body products, and locally-made arts and crafts.
The weather in Orange County is perfect for outdoor activities most of the year. The CAMP doubles as a live entertainment venue featuring musical performances, art walks, film screenings, and culinary events.
Tucked into a rather unremarkable storefront on Bristol Avenue in Costa Mesa, Hanare Sushi is one of those culinary gems that tends to get missed by all but the savviest diners.
Though traditional sushi and sashimi are generally the stars of the show, Hanare’s limited menu includes contemporary entrées like squash soup garnished with caviar, and steamed lobster with a mushroom reduction.
The restaurant’s prices are definitely on the high side, so it may not be a great fit for big families looking to fill empty stomachs on the cheap.
That being said, for those looking for a unique dining experience in a relaxed environment, it’s definitely worth checking out.
Hanare Sushi
2930 Bristol StreetTucked into a rather unremarkable storefront on Bristol Avenue in Costa Mesa, Hanare Sushi is one of those culinary gems that tends to get missed by all but the savviest diners.
Though traditional sushi and sashimi are generally the stars of the show, Hanare’s limited menu includes contemporary entrées like squash soup garnished with caviar, and steamed lobster with a mushroom reduction.
The restaurant’s prices are definitely on the high side, so it may not be a great fit for big families looking to fill empty stomachs on the cheap.
That being said, for those looking for a unique dining experience in a relaxed environment, it’s definitely worth checking out.
Located across from South Coast Plaza and steps from Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Water Grill is a true seafood destination. Family owned and operated, Water Grill focuses on first-of-the-season seafood and has delivered a superior dining experience for more than 30 years. Their devotion to quality seafood sourced in-house, is illustrated on their daily menus.
Sourcing from local fishermen, Water Grill’s seafood arrives from boat to table in a matter of hours. Water Grill Executive Chefs prepare the dishes with care, allowing the fresh seafood to shine, while using high-quality ingredients to elevate the recipe. From Spiny Lobsters in the fall to Wild Salmon in the spring, Water Grill’s focus is all about local, sustainable seafood and a one-of-a-kind experience.
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Water Grill South Coast Plaza
3300 Bristol StLocated across from South Coast Plaza and steps from Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Water Grill is a true seafood destination. Family owned and operated, Water Grill focuses on first-of-the-season seafood and has delivered a superior dining experience for more than 30 years. Their devotion to quality seafood sourced in-house, is illustrated on their daily menus.
Sourcing from local fishermen, Water Grill’s seafood arrives from boat to table in a matter of hours. Water Grill Executive Chefs prepare the dishes with care, allowing the fresh seafood to shine, while using high-quality ingredients to elevate the recipe. From Spiny Lobsters in the fall to Wild Salmon in the spring, Water Grill’s focus is all about local, sustainable seafood and a one-of-a-kind experience.