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Costa Mesa puts you minutes from some of Southern California’s biggest draws—like Disneyland^®, Knott’s Berry Farm, world-famous beaches, and top-tier sports and concert venues. But here, you get to skip the crowds and come home to a city known for its food, culture, and chill. Now that sounds like a dream vacation.

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Think sun-soaked days, chef-worthy dining, and creative inspiration at every turn. It’s a vacation that’s, well, actually refreshing.

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Four friends laugh and walk together along a sunny beach near Costa Mesa, California, with the ocean and other beachgoers in the background. They are wearing swimsuits and enjoying a fun, relaxed day.

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Big parks? Right down the street.

Disneyland^®, Knott’s Berry Farm, and more are just a quick drive away. Stay in Costa Mesa for easy access to the fun, and a much more relaxing place to recharge after a full day out and about.

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, dressed in formal outfits, stand together smiling in front of a backdrop with colorful fireworks and a castle, capturing the magic often found at Costa Mesa attractions.

Disneyland Resort

A theme park with colorful roller coasters, including a red and yellow track in the foreground and a tall tower decorated with stars and stripes under a clear blue sky.

Knott’s Berry Farm^®

A smiling family of four poses with arms raised in front of the colorful LEGOLAND California entrance sign, a perfect destination for day trips from Costa Mesa, with large LEGO blocks and a bright welcome display in the background.

LEGOLAND^® California Resort

Sports fans, you just scored.

Whether it’s baseball, hockey, or just stadium snacks and good times, Costa Mesa puts you steps from the action. Angel Stadium and Honda Center are both in the neighborhood, so your getaway can come with a side of game day.

Angel Stadium

Honda Center

Wild things to do.

Hey, animal lovers, nature fans, or just-curious wanderers. There’s something magical about spending the day among creatures big and small. These nearby zoos and aquariums offer up-close moments, open-air escapes, and a change of pace from your usual itinerary.

A dolphin swims underwater in clear blue water, with a few smaller fish in the background—an enchanting sight often enjoyed on day trips from Costa Mesa as sunlight beams filter from above, illuminating the scene.

Aquarium of the Pacific

A close-up of a koala nestled among green eucalyptus leaves and tree branches, with sunlight highlighting its grey fur and round ears—a perfect snapshot from one of the wildlife day trips from Costa Mesa.

San Diego Zoo

A colorful zoo entrance sign with the word ZOO in large green and blue letters and silhouettes of monkeys on top and on the letter Z, set against a blue sky—perfect for memorable day trips from Costa Mesa.

Santa Ana Zoo

A dolphin with its mouth open swims in clear blue water, showing its teeth—a scene you might spot on day trips from Costa Mesa.

SeaWorld

Museum hopping, anyone?

Curious minds, assemble. Costa Mesa puts you within easy reach of standout museums, like UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art, and Discovery Cube for hands-on science and family fun. Whatever you’re into, there’s a museum (or four) with your name on it.