{"id":11297,"date":"2025-04-02T12:55:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T20:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/?p=11297"},"modified":"2025-07-07T12:24:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T20:24:53","slug":"your-ultimate-guide-to-sustainable-travel-dining-and-outdoor-adventures-in-costa-mesa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/your-ultimate-guide-to-sustainable-travel-dining-and-outdoor-adventures-in-costa-mesa","title":{"rendered":"Your Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Travel, Dining, and Outdoor Adventures in Costa Mesa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sustainable travel is all about exploring the world while being mindful of the environment, supporting local communities, and preserving beautiful destinations\u2014think less carbon footprint, more local love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/plan-your-visit\">Costa Mesa<\/a> offers the perfect blend of eco-friendly travel, sustainable dining, and outdoor adventures. Ready to discover how? Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Support Local &amp; Sustainable Shopping<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your trip at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amisdelaterremarket.com\/\">Amis de la Terre<\/a> which means <em>friends of the earth<\/em> in French. This organic, plastic-free grocery store was created by a SoCal-local with a Master\u2019s degree in Oceanography at the Sorbonne in France. Gluten free, keto, vegan, heirloom, and fair-trade\u2014no matter what your grocery shopping looks like, Amis de la Terre has it. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-650x1024-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11304\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-650x1024-1.png 650w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-650x1024-1-190x300.png 190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a few doors down, you\u2019ll find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fillupbuttercup.com\/\">Fill Up Buttercup<\/a>, a zero-waste refill shop offering non-toxic bath, body, and household products. Bring your own containers or purchase reusable ones to stock up on essentials without unnecessary packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more sustainable shopping explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.econowca.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoozmACNqwwj5xu1lG8oTRIhBctMfBD5dHDYQLSWqBR_NiF-60UU\">Eco Now<\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fermfarm.com\/\">Fermentation Farm<\/a><strong>,<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thewaterbrewery.com\/\">The Water Brewery<\/a>, each offering their own take on alternative shopping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thrifting is also an easy way to avoid fast fashion while also scoring one-of-a-kind pieces. You\u2019ll have to leave room in your suitcase for all the unique finds from Costa Mesa\u2019s thrift and vintage stores you\u2019re bound to score. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/landerssupplyhouse\/?hl=en\">Landers<\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/2ndstreetusa.com\/\">2nd Street<\/a><strong>,<\/strong> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.2xstyle.com\/\">Twice The Style<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C3nK06dMJi0\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-15-650x1024-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11301\" style=\"width:862px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-15-650x1024-1.png 650w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-15-650x1024-1-190x300.png 190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Zero Waste &amp; Plant-Based Dining<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of Costa Mesa\u2019s restaurants prioritize farm-to-table ingredients, composting, and other green practices to ensure every meal is mindful of the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"859\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Plot-859x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Plot-859x450-1.jpg 859w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Plot-859x450-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/The-Plot-859x450-1-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step into a culinary adventure at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/nomanazish\/2024\/11\/11\/meet-the-san-diego-chef-taking-food-waste-off-the-menu\/\">The Plot,<\/a>&nbsp;where every dish tells a story of flavor and sustainability. Their 100% plant-based menu has made its way from Oceanside to Orange County focusing on near-zero waste practices. From their delectable Beet Reuben Sando to irresistible Banana Creme Brulee, each dish uses locally sourced produce and ingredients harvested from their very own Plot Garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more plant-based dining options in Costa Mesa check out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seabirdskitchen.com\/\">Seabirds Kitchen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goodtowndoughnutsusa\/?hl=en\">Good Town Doughnuts<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.veganbyelzamorano.com\/\">Vegan by El Zamorano<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eco-Friendly Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ditch the gas! Costa Mesa is a walkable city, making it easy to explore without a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to Stay<em>:<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\/westin-south-coast-plaza\">The Westin South Coast Plaza<\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\/avenue-of-the-arts\">Avenue of the Arts, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel<\/a><em> or <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\/costa-mesa-marriott\">Costa Mesa Marriott<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Walking distance highlights:<\/strong> Catch a show at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/arts-and-museums\/segerstrom-center-for-the-arts\">Segerstrom Center for the Arts<\/a>, explore world-class shopping at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/shop\/costa-mesa-shopping\/south-coast-plaza\">South Coast Plaza<\/a>, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/arts-and-museums\/mu\/orange-county-museum-of-art\">Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA)<\/a>, or find a peaceful moment at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/arts-and-museums\/visual\/california-scenario-noguchi-garden\">Noguchi Garden<\/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\/04\/IMG_5914-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11309\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5914-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5914-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5914-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5914-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5914-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5914-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to Stay:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\/hilton-orange-county-costa-mesa\">Hilton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\/crowne-plaza-costa-mesa-orange-county\">Crowne Plaza<\/a><em>, or <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\/costa-mesa-residence-inn-by-marriott\">Residence Inn by Marriott<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Walking distance highlights:<\/strong> Experience Costa Mesa\u2019s eco-friendly shopping and dining hub at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/shop\/costa-mesa-shopping\/the-camp\">The CAMP<\/a>, grab a coffee at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/shop\/costa-mesa-shopping\/the-lab\">The LAB<\/a>, shop for authentic Japanese goods at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mitsuwa_marketplace\/\">Mitsuwa Market<\/a>, and snap a vintage-inspired photo at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/boothbybryant\/\">Booth by Bryant<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Did you know <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thecampoc\/?hl=en\"><em>The CAMP<\/em><\/a><em> is one of the first eco-friendly retail campuses in the U.S.? It features a percolation system for stormwater treatment and 12 gardens supplying fresh ingredients to its restaurants.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C04hj_Gx8Mn\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-650x1024-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11307\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-650x1024-1.png 650w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-650x1024-1-190x300.png 190w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to Stay:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\/best-western-newport-mesa\">Best Western Plus<\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\/oc-hotel\">OC Hotel<\/a>, or newly branded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\/hampton-by-hilton-costa-mesa-newport-beach\">Hampton by Hilton<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Walking distance highlights:<\/strong> Catch all the thrills at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/attractions\/oc-fair-and-event-center\">OC Fair &amp; Event Center<\/a>, savor the flavors of authentic Mexican food at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/eat\/costa-mesa-restaurants\/northgate-market\">Mercado Gonzalez<\/a>, sip craft cocktails at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pioneer.cm\/?hl=en\">P10neer<\/a><em> <\/em>speakeasy, or go for a walk at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/recreation\/parks\/tewinkle-park\">Twinkle Park<\/a>.<\/p>\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\/2025\/04\/woman-standing-on-bridge-tewinkle-park-wide-shot-horizontal-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/woman-standing-on-bridge-tewinkle-park-wide-shot-horizontal-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/woman-standing-on-bridge-tewinkle-park-wide-shot-horizontal-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/woman-standing-on-bridge-tewinkle-park-wide-shot-horizontal-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/woman-standing-on-bridge-tewinkle-park-wide-shot-horizontal-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/woman-standing-on-bridge-tewinkle-park-wide-shot-horizontal-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore Costa Mesa\u2019s Green Spaces<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nature lovers will find plenty of ways to enjoy over 20 Costa Mesa local parks. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/recreation\/parks\/fairview-park\">Fairview Park<\/a>, spanning 210 acres, is home to five different natural habitat environments, several protected species, and over 30 unique plant species. Hike through trails that lead to a scenic riverbed lined with oak trees and native California flora. For a longer adventure, take the 6.3-mile loop around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/recreation\/parks\/talbert-nature-preserve-regional-park\">Talbert Regional Park<\/a>, a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tip: Bring your own bike or rent one to cruise around Costa Mesa\u2019s <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/costa-mesa-bike-map-route\"><em>bike-friendly trails<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\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\/2025\/04\/tim-riding-bike-at-talbert-regional-park-mid-shot-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tim-riding-bike-at-talbert-regional-park-mid-shot-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tim-riding-bike-at-talbert-regional-park-mid-shot-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tim-riding-bike-at-talbert-regional-park-mid-shot-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tim-riding-bike-at-talbert-regional-park-mid-shot-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tim-riding-bike-at-talbert-regional-park-mid-shot-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, lace up those sneakers, bring your appetite, and get ready to shop, eat, and explore Costa Mesa in an eco-friendly way. It&#8217;s a win for you and the planet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sustainable travel is all about exploring the world while being mindful of the environment, supporting local communities, and preserving beautiful destinations\u2014think less carbon footprint, more local love. Costa Mesa offers the perfect blend of eco-friendly travel, sustainable dining, and outdoor adventures. Ready to discover how? Let\u2019s dive in! 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