Guidebook for Costa Mesa

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Guidebook for Costa Mesa

Drinks & Nightlife

The classic cool spot for people watching, drinks and dinner. $$$ priced.
50 locals recommend
Mesa
725 Baker St
50 locals recommend
The classic cool spot for people watching, drinks and dinner. $$$ priced.
Grab some cocktails, order snacks and watch the sunset by the beach. $$-$$$ priced.
53 locals recommend
The Bungalow Huntington Beach
21058 CA-1
53 locals recommend
Grab some cocktails, order snacks and watch the sunset by the beach. $$-$$$ priced.
Relaxed venue offering a vast wine selection, craft beers & shareable plates of Californian cuisine. $$$
12 locals recommend
SeaLegs Wine Bar
21022 Beach Blvd
12 locals recommend
Relaxed venue offering a vast wine selection, craft beers & shareable plates of Californian cuisine. $$$
21 locals recommend
Tanners
21080 Pacific Coast Highway
21 locals recommend
Happy hour at one of OC's most beautiful spots
30 locals recommend
Water Grill South Coast Plaza
3300 Bristol St
30 locals recommend
Happy hour at one of OC's most beautiful spots

Food Scene

Everything on the menu is delish
1920’s themed, new American small plates & full bar with craft beer. $$-$$$ priced.
13 locals recommend
The Recess Room
18380 Brookhurst St
13 locals recommend
1920’s themed, new American small plates & full bar with craft beer. $$-$$$ priced.
38 locals recommend
Deck on Laguna Beach
627 Sleepy Hollow Ln
38 locals recommend
50 locals recommend
Habana Restaurant
2930 Bristol St
50 locals recommend
Their soup dumplings are World Famous. Michelin star rated at reasonable prices. Expect a 1-2 hour wait if at peak times. You can shop at the mall while waiting.
85 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
3333 Plaza
85 locals recommend
Their soup dumplings are World Famous. Michelin star rated at reasonable prices. Expect a 1-2 hour wait if at peak times. You can shop at the mall while waiting.
Super fresh, authentic sushi.
8 locals recommend
Shunka Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
369 E 17th St
8 locals recommend
Super fresh, authentic sushi.
Korean double fried chicken wings!!! Need we say more?
Bonchon
1534 Adams Ave
Korean double fried chicken wings!!! Need we say more?
Best taco place in Costa Mesa (not the cheapest)
35 locals recommend
Taco Mesa
647 W 19th St
35 locals recommend
Best taco place in Costa Mesa (not the cheapest)
Romantic French Food... for a swanky date night
9 locals recommend
Marché Moderne
7862 Pacific Coast Hwy
9 locals recommend
Romantic French Food... for a swanky date night
Cheap and delish Mexican food - authentic hole in wall type place.
Super Pollo
1731 Superior Ave
Cheap and delish Mexican food - authentic hole in wall type place.
Best PHO restaurant in Little Saigon. We recommend the #8
34 locals recommend
Phoholic
14932 Bushard St
34 locals recommend
Best PHO restaurant in Little Saigon. We recommend the #8
VERY authentic French - they fly their bakers and chefs in directly from France.
16 locals recommend
MOULIN
1000 Bristol St N
16 locals recommend
VERY authentic French - they fly their bakers and chefs in directly from France.

Parks & Nature

218 locals recommend
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast Highway
218 locals recommend
57 locals recommend
Peters Canyon Regional Park
8548 Canyon View Ave
57 locals recommend

Shopping

790 locals recommend
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St
790 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping mall with beachy themed stores as well as large chain stores like H&M. Lots of restaurants, bars and beach scenery. Main street is within walking distance.
213 locals recommend
Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast Hwy
213 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping mall with beachy themed stores as well as large chain stores like H&M. Lots of restaurants, bars and beach scenery. Main street is within walking distance.
Outdoor shopping with ferris wheel and Hello Kitty Cafe
554 locals recommend
Irvine Spectrum Center
554 locals recommend
Outdoor shopping with ferris wheel and Hello Kitty Cafe
87 locals recommend
The Lab Anti-Mall
2930 Bristol St
87 locals recommend