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10 Places to Get Your Barbie^™ Fix in Costa Mesa

Published Jul 18, 2023, 7:51pm

Come on Barbie, let’s go party! With the whole world ready for the Barbie^™ movie opening July 21, we found a few fun places in Costa Mesa where we could definitely see Barbie stopping by…and where you can channel that fun, colorful energy into a Barbie moment yourself. Here’s 10 spots to check out in Costa Mesa and get your Barbie fix!

Local Fare

A woman in a white bikini stands on a sandy beach, holding a colorful towel with bold, retro-style floral patterns in pink, orange, yellow, and white. Trees and clear sky are visible in the background.

Local Fare is ready for the season with a whole line of Barbie-inspired products including this cuter-than-can-be beach towel. Find other items to go with your pretty new towel including more fun things for the pool or beach. Visit Local Fare in the shops at The OC Mix.

Coffee Dose

A retro-style diner with green and white checkered floors and counters, pink lighting, bar stools, white chairs, and a neon sign that reads ORDER TO RECEIVE.

It’s like Coffee Dose was made for Barbie. With a bright, whimsical design and cheeky quotes on dishes and mugs, it’s a delightful cafe to spend the afternoon dreaming about Ken while the pink Corvette is parked outside.

Susie Cakes

Three dolls are posed around a round birthday cake with light green frosting, colorful sprinkles, and “Happy Birthday!” written on it. The doll in the center appears to be part of the cake design.

Susie Cakes has bright, fun cakes for order or purchase including a Barbie cake with Barbie and her friends! Stop by and see them and taste something delightful at The OC Mix.

SoCo & The OC Mix

A woman in an orange dress sits smiling on a wooden bench in front of a floral wall with large white letters reading “SOCO AND THE OC MIX.”.

With great shopping in a rustic spot full of unique boutiques and pop-ups, SoCo and the OC Mix is one of Costa Mesa’s delightfully fun indoor and outdoor shopping and dining centers. We can see Barbie getting her Instagram moment in front of this sign and then picking up an adorable locally made blouse or earrings!

Forever Nails and Spa

Two hands with long square acrylic nails featuring a light pink base and bright pink French tips are displayed over a large, faceted crystal on a white furry surface.

We think Barbie would just love this manicure, but if you want some different choices, they know what they’re doing over at Forever Nails and Spa.

South Coast Plaza

A person relaxes with feet up, wearing sparkling blue high-heeled shoes and a matching anklet, with an ocean and cloudy sky in the background.

Barbie loves a good designer pair of shoes or bag, and these stilettos from Jimmy Choo seem right up her alley. You can find the Jimmy Choo store at South Coast Plaza, and here are some other ideas from them in the South Coast Plaza blog featuring beautiful items in Barbie Blue.

Costa Mesa Bloom

A woman in a white t-shirt, pink gingham skirt, blue sandals, and white sunglasses stands in front of a colorful mural with large flowers, leaves, and palm trees. She holds a round blue bag and looks to the side, smiling.

Costa Mesa IS the City of the Arts^®, so you can’t miss checking out some of the great public art in the city. Dress in your cutest colorful outfit like @hellokatiegirlblog and take a picture in front of the “Costa Mesa Bloom” mural, just outside Triangle Square off Harbor Blvd. Inside Triangle Square, you’ll find awesome dining and entertainment too.

Nectar Bath Treats

A bright, colorful shop displays bath products like soap bars and bath bombs on shelves. The decor is pastel with candy-themed accents, white furniture, and a large round light fixture hanging from the ceiling.

The bright and bubbly personality of the bath bombs and soap treats Nectar Bath makes seems like a perfect fit for Barbie’s bathtub. Visit the store on Level 1 of South Coast Plaza’s Carousel Court (and take a ride on the carousel while you’re at it!).

Fill Bakery

A stack of pink, frosted donuts with a bubbly texture, neatly arranged in a vertical pile. The donuts are cut in half, revealing their airy interior and topped with a light sprinkle of crumbs.

Pretty and delicious, Fill Bakeshop is a must stop to get your bubble gum pink Barbie treats. Make sure to get extras for Ken and the gang.

The Crack Shack

A stacked burger with bacon, grilled chicken, lettuce, a large fried onion ring, and melted cheese on a seeded bun, served on a metal tray with parchment paper.

Did you know Richard Blais’s Crack Shack opened its first OC location in Costa Mesa? One of their best sandwiches is aptly named the “Malibu Barbie Q” and we’re sure you’ll love it. This fried chicken sandwich with an onion ring, bacon and melted cheese might make it harder to keep that famous 18″ waist, but everything in moderation!

Don’t miss the Barbie^™ movie, coming out July 21.

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Four young adults smiling and walking together outside a modern building; one woman in a red hat leads the group, while the others chat and follow, carrying shopping bags.