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Costa Mesa’s Art Walk is a self-guided tour of world-class public art installations, scattered across the city in parks, plazas, and unexpected corners. You’ll spot works by legends like Isamu Noguchi and Joan Miró. It’s walkable. Wow-able. And 100% free. Start wherever you like, follow your curiosity, and tap into the free audio tour when you want a little backstory. It’s art, in the wild. Just like we like it.

Map of a business area near San Diego Freeway, highlighting parking locations, buildings, and labeled streets—Bristol Street, Sunflower Avenue, Avenue of the Arts, Park Center Drive, and Anton Boulevard—close to the popular Costa Mesa Art Walk.
Modern building with tan stone walls and large, slanted windows featuring a grid of tinted glass panels in brown and red, set along a paved walkway with grass patches—perfectly capturing the spirit of the Costa Mesa Art Walk.
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Sun Ribbon

Stripes of gold, orange, red, violet and clear-textured glass radiate warmth and form a translucent…

A shallow stream flows through a stone-lined channel in a minimalist desert garden with cacti, succulents, and dry grass—a tranquil scene reminiscent of the Costa Mesa Art Walk—set against a light wall under a partly cloudy sky.
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California Scenario

1.6 acre garden created by sculptor Isamu Noguchi, representing California’s diverse landscape…

A modern glass building reflects trees in its facade. In the foreground, a cluster of large, rounded stone-like sculptures sits on a paved area, creating a striking scene along the Costa Mesa Art Walk amid lush greenery and tall trees.
3

The Spirit of the Lima Bean

Composed of 15 rust-colored granite rocks cut precisely to fit together…

Bronze-green decorative face sculptures on a stone wall spout streams of water into a fountain, creating a repeating pattern—an inviting scene reminiscent of the creative spirit found along the Costa Mesa Art Walk. Lush greenery completes the backdrop.
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Neptune Water Spouts

A fountain made up of seven ceramic Neptune heads in the Westin lobby…

Abstract sculpture with bold black outlines and geometric shapes in white, red, and blue stands before reflective metal panels—a highlight of the Costa Mesa Art Walk. A small plaque is visible at the base of the artwork.
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Tour Aux Jambes

A structure of entwined elements, loosely translated as “Encirclement of Limbs”…

The Ram
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The Ram

A 20-foot-tall, 7-ton, bright yellow, steel abstraction inspired by the animal’s horns…

A large, rough-hewn stone sculpture sits on a grassy hill surrounded by trees, illuminated by spotlights. Along the Costa Mesa Art Walk, a paved pathway winds past fallen leaves scattered on the grass.
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Night Shift

A rugged granite boulder intersected by stainless steel. Located in Town Center Park outside South Coast Repertory…

A tall metal sculpture with angular branches stands in front of a modern glass building, part of the Costa Mesa Art Walk, surrounded by patio tables, chairs, plants, and trees reflected in the building’s facade.
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Four Lines Oblique Gyratory-Square IV

An ever-changing strong structure, that’s gentle enoughto move with the wind…

A bronze statue of a mermaid holding a fish, acting as a fountain with water spraying, is situated in a pond with stone steps and people in the background along the Costa Mesa Art Walk.
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Sun Glitter

Bronze sculpture depicting a mermaid riding a dolphin. Located walking up the ramp to the lobby of Center Tower, 650 Town Center Dr…

A modern abstract bronze sculpture of a reclining human figure rests on a black pedestal inscribed with names, situated in a spacious outdoor plaza along the Costa Mesa Art Walk near a large tan building and trees.
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Reclining Figure

Based on the human figure with universal shapes. Located on the Orchestra Level terrace of Segerstrom for the Arts plaza…

Abstract bronze sculpture with rounded shapes and pointed spikes, resembling a fantastical creature, displayed indoors on a marble pedestal in a modern building lobby along the Costa Mesa Art Walk.
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Oiseau

Cast bronze sculpture with rounded sides and sharp proiections, Standing guard in the lobby of Center Tower…

A white sculptural object with rounded protrusions and circular holes sits on a pedestal against a dark background, capturing the innovative spirit of the Costa Mesa Art Walk.
12

Fermi

A marble modular structure by David Smith located in the Center Tower, directly in front of the Center Club…

Bronze fountain sculpture of a joyful, plump child with arms outstretched, playfully riding on a fish with water spraying around them—an enchanting highlight of the Costa Mesa Art Walk’s outdoor setting.
13

Jonah & the Whale

A fountain sculpture re-enactment of the biblical story of the same name. Located in the lobby of the Center Tower…

Modern architectural detail with gold and metallic abstract structures overhead, set against a curved glass office building reflecting the blue sky and sunlight—reminiscent of installations found along the Costa Mesa Art Walk.
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Fire Bird

Named after Igor Stravinsky’s famous ballet, the gold, red and silver structure is architecturally integrated into Segerstrom Hall…

Interior view looking up at a modern glass and steel atrium ceiling, ringed with lights and reflections, with tall columns and curved glass panels at dusk—a scene reminiscent of the Costa Mesa Art Walk. Names are etched on a green circular panel above.
15

Constellation

Chandelier finished in silver leaf with Swarovski crystal LED lights and 300 individually suspended pendants…

A tall, abstract rust-colored metal sculpture stands in front of the modern facade of the Orange County Museum of Art, a highlight along the Costa Mesa Art Walk, with curved white walls and glass windows in the background.
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Connector

A 65-foot-tall, 360-ton sculptures on a pentagonal ground plan is the focal point of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts plaza…

Modern art installation with tall white pillars and curved metal rods stands illuminated in front of a contemporary building with large glass windows, surrounded by trees at dusk—a striking highlight of the Costa Mesa Art Walk.
17

Utsurohi 91

A series of 12 ten-foot columns set in an elliptical configuration with relief images of Chinese zodiac animals…

A colorful outdoor sculpture on the Costa Mesa Art Walk features a seated purple human silhouette before a tall blue figure with outstretched arms and a white circular design, set against a modern building and clear blue sky.
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Spatio Virtuo Teatro

This piece conatins three painted steel sculptures you can interact with, outside of the South Coast Repertory…

A well-lit pedestrian bridge with curved railings leads toward silhouetted palm trees and tall trees against a colorful sunset sky, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of the Costa Mesa Art Walk.
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Unity Bridge

Pedestrian bridge connecting Town Center and South Coast Plaza, crossing the main thoroughfare of Bristol St…

A vibrant stained glass dome ceiling with intricate geometric patterns in bright orange, yellow, red, green, and purple radiates from a central point—perfect for capturing the creative spirit of the Costa Mesa Art Walk.
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Stained Glass Dome

Located in Jewel Court inside South Coast Plaza, a stunning skylight made of 7,200 pieces of colored glass…

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