Costa Mesa is one of Orange County’s most significant cultural and business centers. Locals and visitors alike enjoy exploring the sights and experiences of this City of the Arts, and avid shoppers often recognize the city as an amazing place to go shopping. Whatever your favorite pastime might be, there’s something for everyone to do in Costa Mesa. Here are three things we think everyone visiting should check out!

 

Fairview Park

 

Everyone needs some time to breathe some fresh air every once in a while, and one of the best places for this in Costa Mesa is Fairview Park. Trails, open fields, and a forested sanctuary all offer a chance to spend some time with mother nature and enjoy all of the beauty the planet has to offer.

 

Model planes and free model train rides are staples at the park too, and visitors love to birdwatch from the benches at the center of the park. One thing that truly sets the park apart is the annual Fish Fry each summer. Visitors can enjoy a fish dinner for $10 and proceeds go to local schools and community organizations.

 

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The Food Scene

 

One of the great things Costa Mesa is known for is its busy and impressive food scene. If you’re in town for whatever reason, grabbing an immaculate bite to eat is a must before you head out!

 

Grab some delicious breakfast and lunch in view of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts at George’s Café, drool over some delicious and authentic omakase sushi at Sushi Shibucho, or enjoy some mouthwatering steaks and homemade pasta at The Country Club. Whatever your palate is calling out for, there’s something for you here.

 

The LAB

 

Shopping enthusiasts have a special place waiting for them in Costa Mesa, and it goes by the title of The LAB—short for “Little American Business.” With an anti-mall philosophy, the LAB aims to provide a unique shopping experience by bringing together an assortment of unique restaurants, cafes, and boutiques that represent the community’s love for the arts.

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Just like most things in Costa Mesa, The LAB is a unique experience that anyone and everyone can enjoy—be sure to check it out if you have the chance! Did we miss your favorite thing to do while in Costa Mesa? Let us know!