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 recommandé par les habitants
Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Dr
580 recommandé par les habitants
One of the better beaches in the U.S. for people-watching.
The closest airport, John Wayne is less than 5 miles away.
83 recommandé par les habitants
John Wayne Airport station
83 recommandé par les habitants
The closest airport, John Wayne is less than 5 miles away.

Food Scene

The famous West Coast burger chain.
59 recommandé par les habitants
In-N-Out Burger
2895 Park Ave
59 recommandé par les habitants
The famous West Coast burger chain.
My favorite quirky coffee shop in a strangely urbane shopping center.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Portola Coffee Roasters
3313 Hyland Ave
23 recommandé par les habitants
My favorite quirky coffee shop in a strangely urbane shopping center.
A healthy fast-food option, within walking distance.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Flame Broiler
8748 Washington Blvd
17 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Starbucks
3030 Harbor Blvd
7 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
3150 Harbor Blvd
24 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Five Guys
32341 Golden Lantern
10 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Brookstone
3333 Bristol Street
95 recommandé par les habitants
World-famous high-end shopping with some regular stores for the rest of us.
Does Target even require a description? It's Target!
67 recommandé par les habitants
Target
3030 Harbor Blvd
67 recommandé par les habitants
Does Target even require a description? It's Target!
790 recommandé par les habitants
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St
790 recommandé par les habitants

Arts & Culture

A concert venue that's less than 1.5 miles away.
42 recommandé par les habitants
The Observatory
3503 S Harbor Blvd
42 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Sprouts Farmers Market
9861 Adams Ave
80 recommandé par les habitants
Sprouts is another grocery store within walking distance. It's a little like Whole Foods but a little more-budget friendly.