{"id":10451,"date":"2026-06-01T11:38:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/?p=10451"},"modified":"2026-06-01T11:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T19:40:11","slug":"what-to-do-for-fathers-day-in-costa-mesa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/what-to-do-for-fathers-day-in-costa-mesa","title":{"rendered":"Dad-Approved Ways to Celebrate Father\u2019s Day in Costa Mesa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every year as the spring days stretch into summer, Father\u2019s Day preludes the start of a new season. No matter how you choose to spend the day, whether you raise a glass to dads, stepdads, grandpas, husbands, those departed too soon, or any other heroes, it\u2019s a special time to reflect and celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend the day (or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\">weekend<\/a>) in Costa Mesa, your gateway to all of Southern California\u2019s best adventures. Here are the best things to do and the best places to eat, from the classic steak dinner to some self-care that Dad would never book on his own. <a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Take Dad on Father\u2019s Day in Costa Mesa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Costa Mesa Country Club<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cmcc_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12332\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cmcc_2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cmcc_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cmcc_2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cmcc_2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cmcc_2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Got a golfer dad? The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/recreation\/golf\/costa-mesa-country-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Costa Mesa Country Club<\/a>&nbsp;includes two municipal courses, Mesa Linda and Los Lagos. Both offer just the right amount of difficulty\u2014Los Lagos with gentle, rolling fairways and Mesa Linda with doglegs and smaller sloping greens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you\u2019re looking to level up your gift game, stop by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quietgolfclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quiet Golf<\/a>. Their refined, minimalist gear and apparel will have Dad looking sharp on and off the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jack Henry Studios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness and self-care are for everyone, Dad included. Book him up with a fresh cut, skincare, or wellness session at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jackhenry.co\/pages\/studios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jack Henry Studios<\/a>.  Consider it a well-earned upgrade to his grooming game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Golden Crown Barber Shop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe he\u2019s a little more old-school and shrinks away at the word <em>wellness<\/em>. Try OC cult-favorite barbershop, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldencrownbarbershop.com\/\">Golden Grown<\/a>, at their newest location in Costa Mesa for a hot towel shave and a fresh look he\u2019ll like enough to tell his buddies about at the next poker night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slashers Axe Throwing &amp; Ales<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-10-07.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11419\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-10-07.webp 680w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2024-10-07-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by Slashers Axe Throwing &amp; Ales <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a Father&#8217;s Day outing that&#8217;s a little different, check out<a href=\"https:\/\/slashersoc.com\/\"> Slashers Axe Throwing &amp; Ales<\/a>. Between the axe-throwing lanes, horror-movie memorabilia, and craft beer selection, there&#8217;s something for everyone. Plus, dads play free on June 21 with code BESTDAD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">South Coast Plaza<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Give Dad\u2019s wardrobe a refresh at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southcoastplaza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Coast Plaza<\/a>. Start at ZARA Man, the brand\u2019s first men\u2019s-only boutique, for modern menswear with a global edge. Then stop by Collegium for handmade Italian footwear and a visit to Caf\u00e9 Collegium, where a refined drink menu provides the perfect shopping break. To round out the style upgrade, explore timeless pieces from Hugo Boss and Giorgio Armani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for more style inspiration? Check out our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/clutch-finds-in-costa-mesa-luxury-shopping-for-the-modern-man\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury shopping for the modern man<\/a> for more standout finds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Feed Dad on Father\u2019s Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mastro\u2019s Steakhouse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most classic Father\u2019s Day restaurant in Costa Mesa.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/eat\/costa-mesa-restaurants\/mastros-steakhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mastro\u2019s<\/a>&nbsp;is the ultimate steakhouse offering some of the finest hand-cut prime steaks and fresh seafood. The restaurant also regularly hosts live music to match its sophisticated ambiance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water Grill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/41808023.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11424\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/41808023.jpg 752w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/41808023-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by Water Grill <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does Dad love seafood? If so, head to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.watergrill.com\/southcoast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water Grill<\/a>&nbsp;across South Coast Plaza. The <a>restaurant<\/a> menu changes daily based on the fresh seafood available, but their iced shellfish platters are not to be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crawl Costa Mesa\u2019s Local Breweries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wp-contentuploads2026043855.png-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wp-contentuploads2026043855.png-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wp-contentuploads2026043855.png-edited-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wp-contentuploads2026043855.png-edited-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wp-contentuploads2026043855.png-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wp-contentuploads2026043855.png-edited-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wp-contentuploads2026043855.png-edited-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for a place to enjoy a round of beers? Here&#8217;s a list of our favorite local breweries, each with their own hand-crafted brews, unique interiors, patio seating, entertainment, and food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/greencheekbeer.com\/costa-mesa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greencheek Brewery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saltybearbrewing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salty Bear<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bootleggers.beer\/costa-mesa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bootlegger\u2019s Brewery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brcbeer\/\">Brewing Reserve of California<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make It a Weekend Getaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hilton-Large-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hilton-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hilton-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hilton-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Hilton-Large.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn Father\u2019s Day into Father\u2019s Weekend by booking a stay at one of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Costa Mesa\u2019s top hotels<\/a>. It\u2019s the perfect excuse to relax and rack up some quality time (and maybe a few extra rounds of dad jokes) with the man of the hour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year as the spring days stretch into summer, Father\u2019s Day preludes the start of a new season. No matter how you choose to spend the day, whether you raise a glass to dads, stepdads, grandpas, husbands, those departed too soon, or any other heroes, it\u2019s a special time to reflect and celebrate. 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