{"id":11059,"date":"2026-04-08T13:56:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T21:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/?p=11059"},"modified":"2026-04-11T09:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T17:16:25","slug":"endless-summer-awaits-soak-up-the-sun-in-costa-mesa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/endless-summer-awaits-soak-up-the-sun-in-costa-mesa","title":{"rendered":"Endless Summer Awaits: Soak Up the Sun in Costa Mesa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Get ready to step into sunshine in Costa Mesa. Summer doesn\u2019t wait for the calendar here; it simply arrives\u2014early, and with <em>many<\/em> gifts\u2014and takes us along for the ride. If your summer daydream is floating in pools under palm trees or making waves in the ocean (or maybe you\u2019re more of a sweat-it-out-on-the-green sort of a person?), the city has so many ways to get a taste of saltwater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we\u2019re perfectly placed between L.A. and San Diego, getting to Costa Mesa is a breeze. Flying in? Choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocair.com\/\">John Wayne Airport<\/a> (SNA) and skip the LAX chaos entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>West Coasting at its Best<\/strong><br>One of the perks of the city is how close you are to the coast, and <em>without<\/em> all the coastal crowding. You have your pick of beaches just minutes away, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/activities\/beaches\/laguna-beach\/\">Laguna Beach<\/a> (think tide pools, coves, and a boardwalk), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/activities\/beaches\/newport-beach\/\">Newport Beach<\/a> (think classic piers and perfect golden sand), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/activities\/beaches\/huntington-beach\/\">Huntington Beach<\/a> (our fave place for a nighttime bonfire). If you want even more adventure, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/activities\/activities\/newport-landing-whale-watching\">whale-watching from Newport Harbor<\/a> or, if you\u2019re new to water fun, getting some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/activities\/activities\/surf-lessons-orange-county\/\">surfing lessons<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"cr-embed-a478d72b6857df273580e784\" src=\"https:\/\/post.crowdriff.com\/js\/crowdriff.js\" async><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting to this gem of Orange County, nestled between L.A. and San Diego, is a breeze. If you\u2019re not close enough to drive, here\u2019s a local tip: fly into O.C.\u2019s beloved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocair.com\/\">John Wayne Airport<\/a> (SNA) and beat the stress of LAX. You\u2019ll thank us later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re more of a \u201cfloating in the pool with a tropical cocktail\u201d vibe, check out our favorite places to splash outside of the Pacific:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\/avenue-of-the-arts\"><strong>Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa<\/strong><\/a>: Boutique and lakeside with artsy flair\u2014and a heated pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\/westin-south-coast-plaza\"><strong>The Westin South Coast Plaza<\/strong><\/a>: Resort-style pool. Perfect for cooling off after a pickleball match. Huge with no risk over secondhand splash.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\/costa-mesa-marriott\"><strong>Costa Mesa Marriott<\/strong><\/a>: Pool overlooks the lake for double the serene vibes.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\/ayres-hotel-and-suites\"><strong>Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa\/Newport Beach<\/strong><\/a>: Close to everything, and with <em>two<\/em> heated pools. Let the European vibes temporarily whisk you away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Play Costa Mesa Style<\/strong><br>Pickleball and more: Tanager Park has<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickleheads.com\/courts\/us\/california\/costa-mesa\/tanager-park\"> free outdoor pickleball courts<\/a>, while the Westin South Coast Plaza <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/offers\/pickleball-in-sunny-california-OFF-117824\/SNAWI-snawi-the-westin-south-coast-plaza-costa-mesa\">has gorgeous new courts for guests<\/a>, and there are indoor courts if you need to beat the heat at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pickleheads.com\/courts\/us\/california\/costa-mesa\/downtown-recreation-center\">Downtown Recreation Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/657986800_1210760721253429_4844164338091124083_n-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12136\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/657986800_1210760721253429_4844164338091124083_n-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/657986800_1210760721253429_4844164338091124083_n-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/657986800_1210760721253429_4844164338091124083_n-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/657986800_1210760721253429_4844164338091124083_n-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/657986800_1210760721253429_4844164338091124083_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/westinsouthcoastplaza\/#\">westinsouthcoastplaza<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Golf: Enjoy the ocean air on the two lush courses at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.costamesacountryclub.com\/\">Costa Mesa Country Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parks and trails: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/activities\/parks\/fairview-park\/\">Fairview Park<\/a> is among the best places in the city to watch the sunset. If you\u2019re chasing peace with your walk\u2014or your bike ride from the park to the sand, via bike trail or bike lane\u2014try the nature preserve that is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/activities\/parks\/talbert-nature-preserve-regional-park\/\">Talbert Regional Park<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/activities\/parks\/tewinkle-park\/\">TeWinkle Park<\/a> is family-friendly with lakes and many, many picnic benches, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/activities\/parks\/volcom-skate-park\/\">Costa Mesa Skate Park<\/a> has zones for skateboarders and rollerbladers of all levels of skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when the sun goes down, the nights in Costa Mesa glow. Warm patios, speciality cocktails, and a foodie scene that spans everything from laid-back local favorites to refined dining that\u2019s an experience just as much as it\u2019s a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/597392003_122151243818896603_3333128939204020739_n-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/597392003_122151243818896603_3333128939204020739_n-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/597392003_122151243818896603_3333128939204020739_n-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/597392003_122151243818896603_3333128939204020739_n-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/597392003_122151243818896603_3333128939204020739_n-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/597392003_122151243818896603_3333128939204020739_n-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ondaafterdark\/#\">ondaafterdark<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From pool floats to ocean waves, Costa Mesa invites you to slow down, soak up the sunshine, and say <em>Why not?<\/em> to a little more fun this season. Whether you\u2019re planning a weekend escape or a long, lazy summer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\">stay at one of our many lovely hotels<\/a>, Costa Mesa is the place where endless summer lives.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to step into sunshine in Costa Mesa. Summer doesn\u2019t wait for the calendar here; it simply arrives\u2014early, and with many gifts\u2014and takes us along for the ride. 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