{"id":12252,"date":"2026-04-22T08:10:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T16:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/?p=12252"},"modified":"2026-04-22T08:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T16:10:59","slug":"costa-mesas-perfect-pour-a-summer-dining-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/costa-mesas-perfect-pour-a-summer-dining-guide","title":{"rendered":"Costa Mesa\u2019s Perfect Pour: A Summer Dining Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your idea of a great time includes sunshine, cold beer, and patio hangs, Costa Mesa is calling your name. This is the kind of city where you can brewery\u2011hop by day, rooftop\u2011sip by night, and let warm breezes, golden\u2011hour glow, and ice\u2011cold pours carry you through a summer weekend you\u2019ll want to repeat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make your trip even easier, we\u2019ve rounded up everything you need to know in a quick, scroll\u2011friendly Q&amp;A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your Costa Mesa Summer Questions, Answered<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Where exactly is Costa Mesa?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Right in the middle of Orange County, California, which means we\u2019re close to the beach, packed with great food, and conveniently next door to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocair.com\/\">John Wayne Airport<\/a> (SNA). Prime summer territory!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What\u2019s the vibe of a summer trip here?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: We\u2019re a laid-back SoCal city with tons of sunshine, cold beer, breezy patios, and long afternoons that turn into golden\u2011hour nights. We\u2019re also known for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/shop\/costa-mesa-shopping\">shopping experiences<\/a>, our strong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/arts-and-museums\">love of the arts<\/a>, and for our proximity to some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/play\/activities\/beaches\">most gorgeous beaches<\/a> in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Which breweries should I hit first?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Our perfect brewery hop would start with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greencheekbeer.com\/\">Green Cheek Beer Co.<\/a> for crisp lagers and juicy IPAs. Next, we\u2019d hit up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saltybearbrewing.com\/\">Salty Bear Brewing Co.<\/a> for easy\u2011drinking summer beers. Don\u2019t miss <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/synthbeerco\/\">Synth Beer Co.<\/a>, especially on Tuesdays when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tacostenoch\">Tacos Tenoch<\/a> pops up with the perfect pairing.<\/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\/2026\/04\/Green-Cheek-Outdoor-Tables-People-TU-12.2024-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Green-Cheek-Outdoor-Tables-People-TU-12.2024-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Green-Cheek-Outdoor-Tables-People-TU-12.2024-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Green-Cheek-Outdoor-Tables-People-TU-12.2024-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Green-Cheek-Outdoor-Tables-People-TU-12.2024-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Green-Cheek-Outdoor-Tables-People-TU-12.2024-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Where should I go for outdoor dining?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Costa Mesa has some great outdoor dining options. Our picks include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cafesevilla.com\/\">Cafe Sevilla<\/a>, which brings zingy Spanish flavors and a patio that glows at night, and <a href=\"https:\/\/casadeondarestaurant.com\/\">Casa de Onda<\/a> serves Mexican-American plates on a sun\u2011splashed patio that feels like a mini vacation. Both are perfect for settling into a warm summer evening. <a href=\"https:\/\/folkspizzeria.com\/\">Folks Pizzeria<\/a> also has outdoor dining, so you can try some locally beloved slices in the sunshine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Casa-de-Onda-Aerial-at-Dusk.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12256\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Casa-de-Onda-Aerial-at-Dusk.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Casa-de-Onda-Aerial-at-Dusk-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Casa-de-Onda-Aerial-at-Dusk-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Any rooftops or aesthetic spots I shouldn\u2019t miss?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatahba.com\/\">AhbA<\/a> is your pink\u2011washed rooftop moment with bright cocktails, trendy bites, and peak golden\u2011hour energy. It\u2019s the kind of place that instantly becomes the highlight of your weekend.<\/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\/2026\/04\/IMG_4552-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4552-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4552-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4552-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4552-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4552-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: What makes Costa Mesa the ideal spot for a summer getaway?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Well, we don\u2019t want to brag, but Costa Mesa is everything great about Southern California rolled into one fun town. We\u2019ve got great food, great entertainment, craft brews, world-class surfing and swimming in the ocean just miles away, the largest luxury shopping destination on the West Coast\u2026and a generally fun, laid-back attitude. Whatever you want to do, you can do it here, and you\u2019ll be working on your tan while you do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready for your pitcher\u2011perfect weekend? Book a stay at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcostamesa.com\/stay\/costa-mesa-hotels\">Costa Mesa hotel<\/a> and make the most of every sip, sunset, and summer vibe this city pours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your idea of a great time includes sunshine, cold beer, and patio hangs, Costa Mesa is calling your name. 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