Beaches
Every hour feels like golden hour in Costa Mesa, located only 11 minutes away from the beach. Want to snorkel, catch a wave, or watch the sun rise over the ocean? No problem—you'll be standing on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in just a few minutes. Costa Mesa is the perfect coastal getaway without the beachfront markup.
Laguna Beach
Approximately 3 million tourists visit Laguna Beach each year. Laguna Beach contains more than 20 different public beaches for visitors to enjoy.
Newport Beach
Newport Beach consists of more than 8 miles of beach bordering Newport Bay and extending from the Santa Ana River jetty to Crystal Cove State Park.
Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach is bordered by Newport Beach on the south side and by Costa Mesa directly to the east. It's about 7 miles from Costa Mesa.
Crystal Cove Tidepools
Get up close and personal with Southern California’s sea life at the Crystal Cove Tide Pools.
Corona Del Mar Beach
A rocky jetty that leads to Newport Harbor and breathtaking cliffs above frame the half-mile sandy beach that’s open to swimming, snorkeling, picnics, bonfires and, of course, sunbathing.
