Costa Mesa CA, in Orange County, is a stunning city with world-class dining, excellent shopping and an active theater and arts scene. The OC Fair is held in Costa Mesa every summer.
The CAMP, a beautiful retail campus, promotes sustainable business practices and eco-friendly products. You’ll also find organic cafes and eateries, and boutiques selling ethical and wellness brands.
South Coast Plaza
South Coast Plaza offers luxury brands and retailers. There are also a variety of restaurants, from casual to fine-dining. You can dine at the famous Taiwanese restaurant, Din Tai Fung, or try out fresh udon made from imported Japanese ingredients at Marugame Udon.
The Plaza is home to the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, which features music, dance, and other live performances. There are also a number of cultural activities, such as art walks and museum visits.
South Coast Plaza has a wide variety of stores for every style and budget. The plaza offers something for everyone, whether you are looking for the latest luxury brands or the perfect gift. It can get crowded at peak times. To avoid crowds, try visiting the mall during off-peak times. It’s also a good idea to download the mall map before your visit. You can also use the personal shopping service to save time and get expert advice.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Segerstrom Center for the Arts (formerly Orange County Performing Arts Center) is one of California’s most distinguished multi-disciplinary arts organizations. Three resident companies are based there: Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Society of Orange County, and Pacific Chorale. Each season, it presents a wide range of programming. This includes international ballet and dance, national tours of top Broadway shows, intimate performances by jazz and cabaret artists, contemporary artists, classical music performed by renowned chamber orchestras and ensembles and family-friendly programming.
The center’s facilities include Segerstrom Hall, the intimate 250-seat Founders Hall, the 2,000-seat Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, the 500-seat Samueli Theater, and the 56,100-square-foot Julianne and George Argyros Arts Plaza. A beautiful sculpture garden surrounds the campus, which includes Isamu Noguchi’s California Scenario.
I was there for a performance of Hairspray. It was awesome! The audio is not very loud and the seats are quite far back. The performers more than make up for the lack of sound.
TeWinkle Park
Tewinkle Park has a lot to offer. This 49-acre park has a lake, playgrounds, picnic areas, ball fields and tennis courts. The park also features an amphitheater, a dog-park and playgrounds.
Ducks and geese live in the park’s ponds. The city encourages visitors to feed the ducks and geese, but asks that they not throw food scraps in the water. In addition, the ponds have fountains and a waterfall feature.
The park is large and has many activities for the entire family. The park has a large playground for children, a stage outside for outdoor music and theater performances and a skatepark. You can also walk and run on paved paths.
The Angels Playground is the park’s main feature. It was built to honor a child from the locality with severe disabilities. The playground features names of donors and charitable organizations. The park’s rest is filled with oak tree groves that provide shade and are stunning from all angles.
Fairview Park
Fairview Park is a large and popular park with an array of activities. It’s known for its pristine natural areas and is great for picnicking, hiking, mountain biking and kite flying. It also has a miniature railroad and model aircraft flying field.
Since 1963, a group of hobbyists known as the Harbor Soaring Society have flown remote control aircraft in this area. The group’s members say they follow all city rules and respect the environment. Some residents have argued that the model airplanes are disruptive and pose a risk to rare native plants and birds.
Costa Mesa, California is examining how to regulate this activity. In January, the city will host more public meetings. The City of Costa Mesa aims to submit a report by May. If you’re interested in renting an apartment near Fairview Park, Point2 offers a search tool that lets you compare apartments by price and features. You can view reviews and photos for each property.