Drinks & Nightlife
Mesa
725 Baker StThe classic cool spot for people watching, drinks and dinner. $$$ priced.
Grab some cocktails, order snacks and watch the sunset by the beach. $$-$$$ priced.
53 locals recommend
The Bungalow Huntington Beach
21058 CA-1Grab some cocktails, order snacks and watch the sunset by the beach. $$-$$$ priced.
Relaxed venue offering a vast wine selection, craft beers & shareable plates of Californian cuisine. $$$
12 locals recommend
SeaLegs Wine Bar
21022 Beach BlvdRelaxed venue offering a vast wine selection, craft beers & shareable plates of Californian cuisine. $$$
Tanners
21080 Pacific Coast HighwayWater Grill South Coast Plaza
3300 Bristol StHappy hour at one of OC's most beautiful spots
Food Scene
Everything on the menu is delish
1920’s themed, new American small plates & full bar with craft beer. $$-$$$ priced.
13 locals recommend
The Recess Room
18380 Brookhurst St1920’s themed, new American small plates & full bar with craft beer. $$-$$$ priced.
Deck on Laguna Beach
627 Sleepy Hollow LnHabana Restaurant
2930 Bristol StTheir soup dumplings are World Famous. Michelin star rated at reasonable prices. Expect a 1-2 hour wait if at peak times. You can shop at the mall while waiting.
85 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
3333 PlazaTheir soup dumplings are World Famous. Michelin star rated at reasonable prices. Expect a 1-2 hour wait if at peak times. You can shop at the mall while waiting.
Shunka Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
369 E 17th StSuper fresh, authentic sushi.
Bonchon
1534 Adams AveKorean double fried chicken wings!!! Need we say more?
Taco Mesa
647 W 19th StBest taco place in Costa Mesa (not the cheapest)
Marché Moderne
7862 Pacific Coast HwyRomantic French Food... for a swanky date night
Super Pollo
1731 Superior AveCheap and delish Mexican food - authentic hole in wall type place.
Phoholic
14932 Bushard StBest PHO restaurant in Little Saigon. We recommend the #8
VERY authentic French - they fly their bakers and chefs in directly from France.
16 locals recommend
MOULIN
1000 Bristol St NVERY authentic French - they fly their bakers and chefs in directly from France.
Parks & Nature
Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayPeters Canyon Regional Park
8548 Canyon View AveShopping
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StOutdoor shopping mall with beachy themed stores as well as large chain stores like H&M. Lots of restaurants, bars and beach scenery. Main street is within walking distance.
213 locals recommend
Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast HwyOutdoor shopping mall with beachy themed stores as well as large chain stores like H&M. Lots of restaurants, bars and beach scenery. Main street is within walking distance.
Irvine Spectrum Center
Outdoor shopping with ferris wheel and Hello Kitty Cafe
The Lab Anti-Mall
2930 Bristol St