{"id":11622,"date":"2026-01-02T15:15:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T23:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/?p=11622"},"modified":"2026-01-05T12:12:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T20:12:42","slug":"from-labubus-to-lightsabers-fandom-fun-in-costa-mesa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/from-labubus-to-lightsabers-fandom-fun-in-costa-mesa","title":{"rendered":"From Labubus to Lightsabers: Fandom Fun in Costa Mesa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan and have been around fan communities and events, you know that some places just <em>get<\/em> you: you arrive and know you\u2019re instantly among your people. Costa Mesa is one of those rare destinations where you\u2019re able to shop, eat, and openly celebrate what you love. Whether you&#8217;re a diehard Disney fan, a cosplayer working on your next look, a hardcore gamer, or just mad about merch (we see you, blind box enthusiasts!), this Orange County gem gives you a place to belong. Get ready to geek out, maybe even <em>weeb<\/em> out, and stan your faves in sunshine and sandals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Never been to Orange County\u2019s secret headquarters for food, culture, and fandom? Costa Mesa is located just a few minutes away from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocair.com\/\">John Wayne Airport<\/a> (SNA) and is nestled between the beaches of Newport and the Happiest Place on Earth, aka Disneyland. With world-class theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, unexpectedly cool and kitschy art at Orange County Museum of Arts (OCMA), fresh shopping experiences at The LAB and The CAMP, and Michelin-starred eats, Costa Mesa is the perfect spawn point for adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Theater Meets Pop Culture<\/strong><br>An unexpectedly great place to geek out is at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scfta.org\/\">Segerstrom Center for the Arts<\/a>. With six venues on campus, the center features year-round programming. Catch the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scfta.org\/events\/2026\/danny-elfmans-music-from-the-films-of-tim-burton\">concert of music from Tim Burton films<\/a> at Ren\u00e9e and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, or hit up Segerstrom Hall for events like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scfta.org\/events\/2026\/playstation-the-concert\">PlayStation Concert Tour<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scfta.org\/events\/2025\/avatar-the-last-airbender-in-concert-the-20th-anniversary-tour\">Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scfta.org\/events\/2025\/the-witcher-3-in-concert\">The Witcher in Concert<\/a>. Segerstrom transforms your obsessions into shared, live experiences, where you can cheer alongside people who love the same stories you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"cr-embed-49acdf938a2eac9a13ff7113\" src=\"https:\/\/post.crowdriff.com\/js\/crowdriff.js\" async><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Labubu and Friends Await in Costa Mesa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been coveting an uber-viral Labubu of your own, we have great news. Tucked inside of South Coast Plaza\u2019s luxury shopping experience is the first U.S. store from global toy sensation Pop Mart. Blind boxes, toy collabs with Skullpanda and Disney, and\u2014most importantly\u2014Labubus can be bought in the store and in person. You don\u2019t have to order online and wait weeks for delivery! In Costa Mesa, you get the in-person thrill of opening a blind box and going right back into the store for another endorphin rush, and you won\u2019t be alone (we may be speaking from experience here).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"cr-embed-9494b49bda2fd1d45ea670b0\" src=\"https:\/\/post.crowdriff.com\/js\/crowdriff.js\" async><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For the Weebs, With Love<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did we recently purchase a three-track Cardcaptor Sakura Character Single YUKITO from 1998 in <em>pristine<\/em> condition at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookoffusa.com\/bookoff-costa-mesa-store\/\">BOOK OFF<\/a>? We sure did. If you have no idea what those words meant, don\u2019t worry\u2014just know how happy we felt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BOOK OFF is a secondhand shop stuffed with Japanese anime treasures, Marvel figurines, out-of-print manga, vintage CDs, and rare merch you probably won\u2019t be able to dig up online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you time it right by visiting Costa Mesa between October 14\u201319th in 2025, you can also make the most of your weeb adventure by hitting up the <a href=\"https:\/\/ocfair.com\/event\/oc-japan-fair-oct-2025?wcs_timestamp=1760716800\">OC Japan Fair<\/a>. Enjoy a cosplay show, eat as much delicious food as you can manage (seriously, look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oc-japanfair.com\/vendor-sponsor#vendors\">the vendors list<\/a>), and maybe make a friend into the same obscure anime as you at an anime goods booth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"cr-embed-7080e94d46679926d2ea7ab5\" src=\"https:\/\/post.crowdriff.com\/js\/crowdriff.js\" async><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>To wrap up your otaku tour, try <a href=\"https:\/\/mitsuwa.com\/cm\/\">Mitsuwa Marketplace<\/a>. The food and shops are great, obviously, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.bandainamco-am.com\/location-stores\/gashapon-bandai-official-shop-mitsuwa-marketplace-costa-mesa\/\">Gashapon Bandai Official Shop<\/a> is a dream come true for capsule-toy lovers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your Friendly Neighborhood Fandom Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every hero needs a potions shop, and in Costa Mesa, that\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/elixirteacraft.com\/\">Elixir Tea Bar<\/a>. The vibe of this place is unreal, with handcrafted, fannish boba tea creations like the Prophecy, a black tea boba drink with cardamom. But truly, the atmosphere is what makes Elixir shine; every inch of the caf\u00e9 is fantastical, with booths filled with cosplayers, dragon heads mounted on the walls, and all kinds of fandoms are welcome to join the immersion. There\u2019s even a <a href=\"https:\/\/elixirteacraft.com\/become-a-member\">Secret Wizard Society<\/a> you can join with its own events and a <a href=\"https:\/\/elixirteacraft.com\/secret-menu\">secret menu<\/a> only members can order from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"cr-embed-809d2848eb21396e6d7c98f7\" src=\"https:\/\/post.crowdriff.com\/js\/crowdriff.js\" async><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Mouse is Minutes Away<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you think we\u2019d overlook one of the biggest fandoms to ever exist? Never. No fan pilgrimage in Orange County is complete without a visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/disneyland.disney.go.com\/\">Disneyland<\/a>, just a short drive from Costa Mesa in neighboring Anaheim. Ever wanted to wield a lightsaber? Big on trading pins or bedazzled mouse ears? Always wanted to snap selfies with your favorite princess at a character meet-and-greet? Disneyland is more than rides and enormous churros; it\u2019s a place where enthusiasm is contagious and people young and old embrace stepping into the fantastical. Bring your sunscreen and your fandom glee to a place where your favorite stories come to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"cr-embed-88bd71c0e70781abc98ae677\" src=\"https:\/\/post.crowdriff.com\/js\/crowdriff.js\" async><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Find Uncommon Ground, Find Your People<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Costa Mesa is a place to feel connected, meet kindred spirits, and celebrate your passion, no matter which fandom you\u2019re in. Here, you can find uncommon ground in the city\u2019s fan-friendly vibe. A trip to Costa Mesa is the perfect detox from screen time and it\u2019s the antidote to feeling disconnected, especially during the holiday season. Stay, play, and find your people\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\">Costa Mesa has hotels to suit every budget and style<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a fan and have been around fan communities and events, you know that some places just get you: you arrive and know you\u2019re instantly among your people. Costa Mesa is one of those rare destinations where you\u2019re able to shop, eat, and openly celebrate what you love. 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