{"id":11670,"date":"2026-01-01T12:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T20:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/?p=11670"},"modified":"2026-01-05T12:12:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T20:12:07","slug":"get-fizzy-with-it-costa-mesa-after-dark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/get-fizzy-with-it-costa-mesa-after-dark","title":{"rendered":"Get Fizzy With It: Costa Mesa After Dark"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When the sun slips below the horizon and Costa Mesa\u2019s lights begin to twinkle, there\u2019s a fizz in the air\u2014and not just from the bubbles in your glass. This city has a way of reinventing itself once the glow of the sunset kicks in: the coffee spot you loved that morning becomes a cocktail paradise, and the laid-back rhythm of the day turns into pure nighttime playfulness. Get ready to get fizzy with it in a city that\u2019s all about experiences and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never been to Costa Mesa, or just never been after dark? It\u2019s an easy drive from Los Angeles or San Diego, which it\u2019s nestled between, but it\u2019s easy to fly here too: just land at John Wayne Airport<\/a> (SNA) and follow the signs for \u201cbeach cities.\u201d You\u2019re minutes away from hotels and world-class shopping, but more importantly, some of the best sips of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n


Coffee to Cocktails<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the day, Hola Adios<\/a> serves up coffee-shop staples like excellent cold brew and tasty breakfast and lunch items. Try the Strawberry Short-Pancake Pacos\u2014yes, paco<\/em>, that\u2019s a pancake taco (trust us!). However, once night dawns, on Wednesday through Saturday, the cafe turns into Diner Noche<\/a> and serves up dreamy, nostalgic diner fare like smashburgers and pickled onion rings and a brownie shake (yum).<\/p>\n\n\n\n