When you need some retail therapy, head over to South Coast Plaza, an upscale shopping experience that will not disappoint. Hate the mall but love to shop? Try the boutiques at Lab, an indoor-outdoor collection of trendier shops the locals affectionately call the “Anti-Mall.” Be sure to take advantage of the beautiful California weather as well during your trip to Costa Mesa. Some local favorite parks include TeWinkle Park, Fairview Park and Wimbledon Park.
When night falls, this suburb that thinks like a city shows its edginess in the fresh Southern California cuisine, hip bars, and urban nightclubs located just a short drive from your hotel in Costa Mesa.
Foodies, especially vegans and those who enjoy foods from south of the border, will find plenty to love in the many restaurants of ethnically diverse Costa Mesa. Our accommodations are convenient to some of the city’s best, including Amorelia Mexican Café, the modern American Eat Chow, and the old school food truck, Alebrije’s Grill. Steakhouse aficionados will definitely want to make time for the Zagat-rated Mastro’s Steakhouse, named one of the top 10 steakhouses in the U.S.
