Mesa Verde

The largest park in Costa Mesa, Fairview Park features its own lake and waterfall! Enjoy a beautiful day in the Southern California sunshine exploring this 210-acre space. A great place to take the kids, there's a model airplane strip and even train rides at Goat Hill Junction.

This Korean fried chicken hotspot also offering traditional fare has made a named for itself in the states thanks to its spin on chicken wings. The delightfully crispy wings, matched with soy garlic and spicy hot glazes has become a cult favorite and Costa Mesa’s Bonchon location is no exception.

Rediscover your favorite vinyl at Port of Sound Record Shoppe. With an extensive collection, the local record shop has something for nearly every genre in addition to turntables, supplies and speakers. Thanks to a friendly and knowledgeable staff, you never know what you’ll discover!

Get in touch with your artistic side at Inspired Art and Wine. The studio offers classes and private parties combining painting and wine tasting for a fun experience for artists of all levels. With each class you’ll create a new work guided by a instructor and covering a range of painting techniques.  

Helmed by one of SoCal's hottest chefs, Carlos Salgado, Taco Maria is winning awards right and left. It's a must-visit for Chef Salgado's gourmet "California-Mexican" cuisine. LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold named it the 2018 Restaurant of the Year.

This attraction on the grounds of Estancia Park is a California Historical Landmark and one of the oldest in Orange County. The adobe was originally built between 1817 and 1823 to house the herdsmen who tended the cattle and horses from Mission San Juan Capistrano.