{"id":10393,"date":"2024-05-28T11:23:03","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T19:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/?p=10393"},"modified":"2024-06-10T14:48:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T22:48:57","slug":"how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Most of Your Summer in Costa Mesa\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>During the summer Costa Mesa lights up with countless events, concerts, and cultural experiences throughout the city. Let this guide be your ultimate summer bucket list filled with excitement and unforgettable memory-making adventures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Events for Summer in Costa Mesa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thrills, Food, Fun, and More at the OC Fair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/General-Information-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/General-Information-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/General-Information-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/General-Information-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/General-Information-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/General-Information-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the top 10 largest fairs in the US, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ocfair.com\/oc-fair\/\">Orange County Fair<\/a> in Costa Mesa is no small-town affair. Every summer, people from all over anticipate this month-long event, which kicks off on July 19th and runs through August 18th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can expect fair classics, like savory food and carnival rides, but that is only the beginning. Explore the fairgrounds to discover unique exhibits, plenty of shopping options, animal encounters, and a variety of live entertainment, from monster trucks to music. Purchase your tickets and <a href=\"https:\/\/ocfair.com\/oc-fair\/\">start planning your visit<\/a> for maximum fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catch a Concert at the Pacific Amphitheatre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Thingstodo-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Thingstodo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Thingstodo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Thingstodo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Thingstodo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Thingstodo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This year&#8217;s lineup for the Summer Concert Series at the <a href=\"https:\/\/pacamp.com\/\">Pacific Amphitheatre<\/a> has something for everyone. From rap to rock to reggae and more, some of the world&#8217;s biggest bands are lined up for shows throughout the entire summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the highlights will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stray Cats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UB40<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Big Time Rush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sublime with Rome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets can be purchased through the Pacific Amphitheater site and automatically include same-day admission to the OC Fair!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Free Cultural Experiences at Argyros Plaza<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/440975401_1175897783538078_1456159961893248619_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/440975401_1175897783538078_1456159961893248619_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/440975401_1175897783538078_1456159961893248619_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/440975401_1175897783538078_1456159961893248619_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/440975401_1175897783538078_1456159961893248619_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by Segerstrom Center for the Arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up for the free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scfta.org\/shows-events\/plaza-pass\">Plaza Pass<\/a> to have access to each of the outdoor summer events held at Argyros Plaza at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scfta.org\/\">Segerstrom Center for the Arts<\/a>. Some of the highlights spread over this June and July include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuesday Night Dancing<\/strong>: Learn about (and how to perform) different dances in a judgment-free area focused on fun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Movie Nights<\/strong>: On select nights, there will be showings of movies, ranging from modern classics to hits from the 1980s and 1990s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Concerts<\/strong>: Enjoy the sounds of summer with performances from talented local artists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scfta.org\/shows-events\">full list of events<\/a> to find the perfect evening event for friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hit the Waves at World-Famous Beaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/huntington-beach-horizontal-wide-shot-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/huntington-beach-horizontal-wide-shot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/huntington-beach-horizontal-wide-shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/huntington-beach-horizontal-wide-shot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/huntington-beach-horizontal-wide-shot-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/huntington-beach-horizontal-wide-shot-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From surfing to relaxing on the sand, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/recreation\/beaches\">beaches around Costa Mesa<\/a> offer some of the finest beach experiences in California. The nearest beach is only 5 minutes away, where you can make the most of your visit with memorable activities such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/recreation\/activities\/newport-landing-whale-watching\">whale watching<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/recreation\/activities\/balboa-boat-rentals\">paddle boarding<\/a>, swimming, and of course, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/recreation\/activities\/surf-lessons-orange-county\">surfing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an all-around beach experience, try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/recreation\/beaches\/newport-beach\">Newport Beach<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/recreation\/beaches\/huntington-beach\">Huntington Beach<\/a>. A tourist-favorite locale, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/recreation\/beaches\/laguna-beach\">Laguna Beach<\/a> is known for its coastal parks. For something more unique, you can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/recreation\/beaches\/crystal-cove-tidepools-beach-orange-county\">Crystal Cove Tide Pools<\/a> that play a vital role in the local ecosystem. If you like beaches with cliffs, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/recreation\/beaches\/corona-del-mar-orange-county-beaches\">Corona Del Mar Beach<\/a> may be your prime choice. Wherever you go, you will not be disappointed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cool Down with Artisanal Ice Cream<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/140965716_204109098070733_3683541145628297112_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/140965716_204109098070733_3683541145628297112_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/140965716_204109098070733_3683541145628297112_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/140965716_204109098070733_3683541145628297112_n-768x961.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/140965716_204109098070733_3683541145628297112_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by @tacoswithtori via IG <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mystricklands.com\/\">Stricklands Ice Cream<\/a> has been keeping communities cool for 90+ years with their award-winning recipe for ice cream. Keep track of their small-batch flavor of the day to try specialty flavors that they continually swap out. Expect some classics like mint chocolate chip on some days, but then go adventurous and try unique flavors like Thai iced tea or blueberry cheesecake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by flavors and recipes from around the world, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellajeans.com\/about\">Stella Jean\u2019s<\/a> hand-crafted ice cream always surprises and delights. While you will find more familiar flavors like milk &amp; cookies or vanilla, they love venturing into exciting seasonal flavors with vegan and gluten-friendly options. Try their mango sticky rice or ube &amp; pandesal toffee for a new ice cream experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Escape the Heat at South Coast Plaza<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-05-28-at-3.01.25\u202fPM-1024x680.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-05-28-at-3.01.25\u202fPM-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-05-28-at-3.01.25\u202fPM-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-05-28-at-3.01.25\u202fPM-768x510.png 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-05-28-at-3.01.25\u202fPM-1536x1020.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-05-28-at-3.01.25\u202fPM-2048x1360.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by Pablo Enriquez<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No visit to Costa Mesa is complete (regardless of season) without a visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/shop\/costa-mesa-shopping\/south-coast-plaza\">South Coast Plaza<\/a>. What makes it especially popular in summer is the chance to get out from the heat and refresh with fine food, designer boutiques, and special events. Be sure to visit the brand new two-story Gucci and first North American Bvlgari Lounge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From world-class chefs to world-famous designers, South Coast Plaza is often considered Costa Mesa&#8217;s crown jewel. With plenty of amenities, 250+ shops, and a unique architectural design, it is no surprise that it remains a popular destination for visitors from across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Come Prepared: Book Your Stay Ahead of Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Crowne-Plaza-Pool-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Crowne-Plaza-Pool-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Crowne-Plaza-Pool-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Crowne-Plaza-Pool-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Crowne-Plaza-Pool-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Crowne-Plaza-Pool-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Extending your stay is the perfect way to see all that Costa Mesa has to offer. Get the most out of your visit by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\">booking a stay at one of our 11 hotels<\/a> in Costa Mesa. From beach-close locations to extensive amenities, each option can serve as the ideal hub for your SoCal vacation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the summer Costa Mesa lights up with countless events, concerts, and cultural experiences throughout the city. Let this guide be your ultimate summer bucket list filled with excitement and unforgettable memory-making adventures.&nbsp; Top Events for Summer in Costa Mesa Thrills, Food, Fun, and More at the OC Fair As one of the top 10 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10490,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[15,1740,1106,1738,1739],"class_list":["post-10393","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-play","tag-beaches","tag-concerts-events","tag-shopping","tag-summer-events","tag-summer-in-costa-mesa"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Make the Most of Your Summer in Costa Mesa\u00a0 - Travel Costa Mesa<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the best activities for summer in Costa Mesa, from live outdoor concerts to free cultural experiences.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Make the Most of Your Summer in Costa Mesa\u00a0 - Travel Costa Mesa\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover the best activities for summer in Costa Mesa, from live outdoor concerts to free cultural experiences.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Travel Costa Mesa\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/travelcostamesa\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-05-28T19:23:03+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-06-10T22:48:57+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RHP_8563.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1333\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Travel Costa Mesa\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Travel Costa Mesa\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Travel Costa Mesa\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/af1b2d4a88219964935eeb50b22bf19b\"},\"headline\":\"How to Make the Most of Your Summer in Costa Mesa\u00a0\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-05-28T19:23:03+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-06-10T22:48:57+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa\"},\"wordCount\":788,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RHP_8563.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"beaches\",\"concerts &amp; events\",\"Shopping\",\"summer events\",\"summer in costa mesa\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Play\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa\",\"name\":\"How to Make the Most of Your Summer in Costa Mesa\u00a0 - Travel Costa Mesa\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RHP_8563.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-05-28T19:23:03+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-06-10T22:48:57+00:00\",\"description\":\"Discover the best activities for summer in Costa Mesa, from live outdoor concerts to free cultural experiences.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RHP_8563.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RHP_8563.jpg\",\"width\":2000,\"height\":1333},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Make the Most of Your Summer in Costa Mesa\u00a0\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Travel Costa Mesa\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Travel Costa Mesa\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/cropped-favicon.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/cropped-favicon.png\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"Travel Costa Mesa\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/travelcostamesa\/\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/travelcostamesa\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/travelcostamesa\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/travel-costa-mesa\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/travelcostamesa\/\",\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@travelcostamesa\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/af1b2d4a88219964935eeb50b22bf19b\",\"name\":\"Travel Costa Mesa\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d1ce20bc7b5e73be19ff57f87792feef?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d1ce20bc7b5e73be19ff57f87792feef?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Travel Costa Mesa\"},\"description\":\"Travel Costa Mesa is focused on bringing leisure travelers to the city of Costa Mesa, CA with information about dining, shopping and events in the city. Costa Mesa is the cultural center of Orange County in Southern California, known for performing and visual arts in the community\u00b4s Theater &amp; Arts District. There's shopping at South Coast Plaza and fine and casual dining. More information can be found at www.travelcostamesa.com.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/author\/administrator\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Make the Most of Your Summer in Costa Mesa\u00a0 - Travel Costa Mesa","description":"Discover the best activities for summer in Costa Mesa, from live outdoor concerts to free cultural experiences.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Make the Most of Your Summer in Costa Mesa\u00a0 - Travel Costa Mesa","og_description":"Discover the best activities for summer in Costa Mesa, from live outdoor concerts to free cultural experiences.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa","og_site_name":"Travel Costa Mesa","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/travelcostamesa\/","article_published_time":"2024-05-28T19:23:03+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-06-10T22:48:57+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2000,"height":1333,"url":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RHP_8563.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Travel Costa Mesa","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Travel Costa Mesa","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa"},"author":{"name":"Travel Costa Mesa","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/af1b2d4a88219964935eeb50b22bf19b"},"headline":"How to Make the Most of Your Summer in Costa Mesa\u00a0","datePublished":"2024-05-28T19:23:03+00:00","dateModified":"2024-06-10T22:48:57+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa"},"wordCount":788,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RHP_8563.jpg","keywords":["beaches","concerts &amp; events","Shopping","summer events","summer in costa mesa"],"articleSection":["Play"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa","url":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa","name":"How to Make the Most of Your Summer in Costa Mesa\u00a0 - Travel Costa Mesa","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RHP_8563.jpg","datePublished":"2024-05-28T19:23:03+00:00","dateModified":"2024-06-10T22:48:57+00:00","description":"Discover the best activities for summer in Costa Mesa, from live outdoor concerts to free cultural experiences.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RHP_8563.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RHP_8563.jpg","width":2000,"height":1333},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-summer-in-costa-mesa#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Make the Most of Your Summer in Costa Mesa\u00a0"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/","name":"Travel Costa Mesa","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Travel Costa Mesa","url":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/cropped-favicon.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/cropped-favicon.png","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"Travel Costa Mesa"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/travelcostamesa\/","https:\/\/x.com\/travelcostamesa","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/travelcostamesa\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/travel-costa-mesa","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/travelcostamesa\/","https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@travelcostamesa"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/af1b2d4a88219964935eeb50b22bf19b","name":"Travel Costa Mesa","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d1ce20bc7b5e73be19ff57f87792feef?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d1ce20bc7b5e73be19ff57f87792feef?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Travel Costa Mesa"},"description":"Travel Costa Mesa is focused on bringing leisure travelers to the city of Costa Mesa, CA with information about dining, shopping and events in the city. Costa Mesa is the cultural center of Orange County in Southern California, known for performing and visual arts in the community\u00b4s Theater &amp; Arts District. There's shopping at South Coast Plaza and fine and casual dining. More information can be found at www.travelcostamesa.com.","url":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/author\/administrator"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10393"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10393"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10393\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10490"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}