{"id":11171,"date":"2025-06-26T15:59:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T23:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/?p=11171"},"modified":"2026-02-10T15:36:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T23:36:57","slug":"pour-choices-no-regrets-costa-mesas-best-sips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/pour-choices-no-regrets-costa-mesas-best-sips","title":{"rendered":"Pour Choices, No Regrets: Costa Mesa\u2019s Best Sips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did somebody say libations? Costa Mesa is a city of top-tier experiences, and that extends to our beverages\u2014finding the right creative cocktail or craft brew is key for maximizing vibes. Whether you\u2019re hunting for the best possible margarita, you want to savor a unique IPA, or you\u2019re dancing the night away, drink in hand, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Grab your drinking pals and channel your inner Moira Rose for a boozy tour of Costa Mesa\u2019s best sips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a SoCal native, Costa Mesa\u2019s an easy jaunt; just tell your designated driver (or rideshare app) to head to Orange County, in between Los Angeles and San Diego. If you\u2019re not local enough for a day-drinking trip, then fly into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocair.com\/\">John Wayne Airport<\/a> (SNA) and beat the crowds at LAX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-1-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11172\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-1-4.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-1-4-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blossomsandbrass\/#\">blossomsandbrass<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hops and Dreams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greencheekbeer.com\/costa-mesa\">Green Cheek Beer Co.<\/a> is a haven for beer lovers with some of the best craft beer in Costa Mesa. There are hoppy classics like pilsners and IPAs, but the brewery is full of tasty twists like Guava In Berlin (a Berliner-style Weisse with real guava) and Flying South, a Mexican-style lager with lime. If you\u2019re not into beer, they have options like the lovely hard seltzer Lavender Lemonade, and some fun non-alcoholic options for your DD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11173\" style=\"width:841px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-2-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-2-2-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/crafty_beer_baron\/#\">crafty_beer_baron<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Spirited Away<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wanna have the coolest speakeasy experience? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecowboysandpoodles.com\/\">Cowboys and Poodles<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecampsite.com\/\">The CAMP<\/a> is like if a saloon married a disco ball, with fun and innovative cocktails to match the vibe. Try the Whole Mood, a tiki-style cocktail with smoking sage, or the Gin Ne Sais Quois, with gin, yellow chartreuse, aperol, grapefruit, and passionfruit notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-3-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11175\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-3-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-3-2-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cowboysandpoodles\/#\">cowboysandpoodles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in the mood for a taste of Orange County history, then hit up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tinlizziesaloon.com\/\">Tin Lizzie<\/a>, OC\u2019s longest-standing lesbian bar with origins in the 1950s, and get immersed in the saloon of it all: velvet drapes, gold sconces, moody red lighting, and a well-curated menu of cocktail and tiki faves. We love the Black Magic cocktail with cold brew and espresso liquor, and nothing beats a Daiquiri with fresh juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-4-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11180\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-4-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-4-2-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-4-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tin_lizziesaloon_oc\/#\">tin_lizziesaloon_oc<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pitcher Perfect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restauranthabana.com\/habana-the-lab\">Habana<\/a> is an open-air experience at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelab.com\/\">The LAB<\/a>, Costa Mesa\u2019s beloved anti-mall, and if you\u2019re looking for distinct flavors, this Cuban hotspot has them. Their sangria is basically a local legend at this point\u2014order the red, white, and pink varieties to decide which is your favorite. Also, the food here is divine: try some apps like the empanadas with your booze to keep you fueled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_0370-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11190\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_0370-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_0370-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_0370-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_0370-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/IMG_0370-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Next Stop, Margaritas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playamesa.com\/\">Playa Mesa<\/a> has the distinction of being named as serving the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.yelp.com\/community\/top-margaritas-across-the-us-and-canada\/\">best margarita in California<\/a>, which is no small feat considering the competition! The flavors are innovative and fresh, like the Sandia Margarita, with fresh watermelon juice and a tajin rim. Don\u2019t overlook Playa Mesa\u2019s other cocktails and bevs, though: save room for a Tierra de Guayava.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11183\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-6.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-6-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jujumunchies\/#\">jujumunchies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Crafted to Perfection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sip in style at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blossomsbrass.com\/\">Blossoms &amp; Brass<\/a>, where Japanese flavors meet Italian flair. Every one of their specialty cocktails is a home run, but we\u2019re especially fond of The Genovese for its dry vermouth and ponzu basil syrup. The wine and beer lists aren\u2019t slouches either; everything at Blossoms &amp; Brass is meant to evoke <em>taste<\/em>, in every sense of the word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11186\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-7.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1440-7-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo by @<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/blossomsandbrass\/#\">blossomsandbrass<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re the type who wants to keep the party going all night, Costa Mesa\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/activities\/bars-nightlife\">nightlife<\/a> scene has you covered. Just remember to hydrate! If you\u2019re the go-to-bed-early type, we rec <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/11-top-spots-for-brunch-in-costa-mesa\">brunch<\/a> the next morning. Remember, if you\u2019re going to be drinking, it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry. Book a room in one of Costa Mesa\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\">luxurious hotels<\/a> to sleep off the damage from the night before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did somebody say libations? Costa Mesa is a city of top-tier experiences, and that extends to our beverages\u2014finding the right creative cocktail or craft brew is key for maximizing vibes. 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