Guidebook for Costa Mesa

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Guidebook for Costa Mesa

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A local private university.
Vanguard University
55 Fair Dr
A local private university.
Reputable local art school.
The Art Institute of California - Orange County
3601 W Sunflower Ave
Reputable local art school.
One of the better beaches in the U.S. for people-watching.
580 localnici recomandă
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Dr
580 localnici recomandă
One of the better beaches in the U.S. for people-watching.
The closest airport, John Wayne is less than 5 miles away.
83 localnici recomandă
John Wayne Airport station
83 localnici recomandă
The closest airport, John Wayne is less than 5 miles away.

Food Scene

The famous West Coast burger chain.
59 localnici recomandă
In-N-Out Burger
2895 Park Ave
59 localnici recomandă
The famous West Coast burger chain.
My favorite quirky coffee shop in a strangely urbane shopping center.
23 localnici recomandă
Portola Coffee Roasters
3313 Hyland Ave
23 localnici recomandă
My favorite quirky coffee shop in a strangely urbane shopping center.
A healthy fast-food option, within walking distance.
17 localnici recomandă
Flame Broiler
8748 Washington Blvd
17 localnici recomandă
A healthy fast-food option, within walking distance.
I've got great WiFi at home, but if you feel like walking to a coffee shop, this is the closest option.
7 localnici recomandă
Starbucks
3030 Harbor Blvd
7 localnici recomandă
I've got great WiFi at home, but if you feel like walking to a coffee shop, this is the closest option.
This was the first Raising Cane's in the state of California, and they are amazing, as fast food chicken goes.
24 localnici recomandă
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
3150 Harbor Blvd
24 localnici recomandă
This was the first Raising Cane's in the state of California, and they are amazing, as fast food chicken goes.
Locals sometimes argue about whether Five Guys burgers are better than In-N-Out. Both chains are within walking distance of my place. (Dangerous, I know!)
10 localnici recomandă
Five Guys
32341 Golden Lantern
10 localnici recomandă
Locals sometimes argue about whether Five Guys burgers are better than In-N-Out. Both chains are within walking distance of my place. (Dangerous, I know!)

Shopping

World-famous high-end shopping with some regular stores for the rest of us.
95 localnici recomandă
Brookstone
3333 Bristol Street
95 localnici recomandă
World-famous high-end shopping with some regular stores for the rest of us.
Does Target even require a description? It's Target!
67 localnici recomandă
Target
3030 Harbor Blvd
67 localnici recomandă
Does Target even require a description? It's Target!
790 localnici recomandă
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St
790 localnici recomandă

Arts & Culture

A concert venue that's less than 1.5 miles away.
42 localnici recomandă
The Observatory
3503 S Harbor Blvd
42 localnici recomandă
A concert venue that's less than 1.5 miles away.

Drinks & Nightlife

The local gay bar is surprisingly popular with visitors to Costa Mesa.
Tin Lizzie Saloon
752 St Clair St
The local gay bar is surprisingly popular with visitors to Costa Mesa.

Essentials

This is the closest of several grocery stores within walking distance. In addition to produce and staples, they have a large selection of Japanese brands.
Seiwa Market
3151 Harbor Blvd
This is the closest of several grocery stores within walking distance. In addition to produce and staples, they have a large selection of Japanese brands.
Sprouts is another grocery store within walking distance. It's a little like Whole Foods but a little more-budget friendly.
80 localnici recomandă
Sprouts Farmers Market
9861 Adams Ave
80 localnici recomandă
Sprouts is another grocery store within walking distance. It's a little like Whole Foods but a little more-budget friendly.