Guidebook for the Nugget, Costa Mesa
Entertainment & Activities
Stand Up Paddle (SUP). Highly recommended. Get one and cruise around the harbor. You might get lucky and see the dolphins and seals.
Paddle Surf Warehouse
629 Terminal WayStand Up Paddle (SUP). Highly recommended. Get one and cruise around the harbor. You might get lucky and see the dolphins and seals.
24 Hour Fitness
555 W 19th St5 mins from home. Opened 24/7.
Full day trip. Catalina Island is know for its wildlife and numerous dive sites. You can also hike the Catalina trail & check out the Bisons. No cars are allowed on the Island but you can walk anywhere or...golf cars are readily available. Round trip by ferry is about $80 per person. (the trip is FREE on your birthday!)
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Santa Catalina Island
Full day trip. Catalina Island is know for its wildlife and numerous dive sites. You can also hike the Catalina trail & check out the Bisons. No cars are allowed on the Island but you can walk anywhere or...golf cars are readily available. Round trip by ferry is about $80 per person. (the trip is FREE on your birthday!)
Getting a Duffy for a few hours is SO much fun! They feel like a golf cart on the water. You can explore Newport Harbor and you do not need a boat permit to do so! Bring your drinks and snacks. A map is provided as a guide.
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Duffy Boat Rentals Long Beach
6272 Pacific Coast HwyGetting a Duffy for a few hours is SO much fun! They feel like a golf cart on the water. You can explore Newport Harbor and you do not need a boat permit to do so! Bring your drinks and snacks. A map is provided as a guide.
In case you are feeling romantic...The ride is fun at sunset. Your adventure comes with dinner and a gondolier.
Gondola Adventures, Inc. - Newport Beach
200 N Bayside DrIn case you are feeling romantic...The ride is fun at sunset. Your adventure comes with dinner and a gondolier.
The tour does not take long & way worth your time. For a relaxing stroll in a pretty garden.
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Noguchi Garden
611 Anton BlvdThe tour does not take long & way worth your time. For a relaxing stroll in a pretty garden.
Close to my home. Beach Cruiser rentals : $30 for 24 hours, E-Bike rentals : $75 for 24 hours. Bike locks and helmets available for $5. I highly recommend the beach path. Miles and miles of flat asphalt right by the sand. You can stop for munches & drinks along the way. Huntington Beach is 15 minutes away, Newport Pier 5 to 10 minutes, Bolsa Chica 30 minutes.
The Cyclist
1785 Newport BlvdClose to my home. Beach Cruiser rentals : $30 for 24 hours, E-Bike rentals : $75 for 24 hours. Bike locks and helmets available for $5. I highly recommend the beach path. Miles and miles of flat asphalt right by the sand. You can stop for munches & drinks along the way. Huntington Beach is 15 minutes away, Newport Pier 5 to 10 minutes, Bolsa Chica 30 minutes.
Regular admission $10, bargain days $5 on Tue & Wed before 6PM. 5 minute drive from here, large parking below.
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Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas
1870 Harbor BlvdRegular admission $10, bargain days $5 on Tue & Wed before 6PM. 5 minute drive from here, large parking below.
30 minute drive. Tier 1 adult is $104 per day.
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Parque Disneyland
1313 Disneyland Dr30 minute drive. Tier 1 adult is $104 per day.
Performing art center. The modern architecture is beautiful and they always have something happening. Broadway shows, classical music, Operas, Ballets...Tickets usually start about $30.
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center DrPerforming art center. The modern architecture is beautiful and they always have something happening. Broadway shows, classical music, Operas, Ballets...Tickets usually start about $30.
Cruisers right on the sand at the Newport Pier. Call ahead to reserve your bike, they are usually busy. The bikes are awesome!
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Newport Cruisers
2233 W Balboa BlvdCruisers right on the sand at the Newport Pier. Call ahead to reserve your bike, they are usually busy. The bikes are awesome!
Prices start at $200 for 2 "boat people" for one and a half hour. Acoustic cruises / picnic cruises in the harbor on a sailboat. Highly recommended by my guests! https://www.theboatpeoplecruise.com/bookyourcruise
The Boat People Cruise
Prices start at $200 for 2 "boat people" for one and a half hour. Acoustic cruises / picnic cruises in the harbor on a sailboat. Highly recommended by my guests! https://www.theboatpeoplecruise.com/bookyourcruise
OH Yoga
Great Yoga classes nearby.
Electric Bike Rentals. One of their locations is on Placentia, next street over. Call them for rates and availability. (Sorry, Airbnb does not allow links to phone numbers...)
Electric Bike Company Factory & Showroom
Electric Bike Rentals. One of their locations is on Placentia, next street over. Call them for rates and availability. (Sorry, Airbnb does not allow links to phone numbers...)
Parks & Nature
Bird watching galore. Some fun hiking trails. It is rather flat and not very challenging but the views are great!
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Bolsa Chica State Beach
Pacific Coast HwyBird watching galore. Some fun hiking trails. It is rather flat and not very challenging but the views are great!
Absolute gorgeous views and 30 min drive. Bring SPF as you won't find much shade
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Parque Estatal Crystal Cove
8471 North Coast HighwayAbsolute gorgeous views and 30 min drive. Bring SPF as you won't find much shade
Back Bay View Park
Hiking and biking.
The Wedge
E OceanfrontBeach break. Can be huge sometimes
Man made island great for a stroll. Solely residential with a path on the water. You can take a ferry boat to get there or to visit Balboa. Fare is $1.25 per person and takes a couple of minutes. (Balboa Island Ferry).
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lido Isle
Man made island great for a stroll. Solely residential with a path on the water. You can take a ferry boat to get there or to visit Balboa. Fare is $1.25 per person and takes a couple of minutes. (Balboa Island Ferry).
beautiful sandy beach about 20 minutes away. Lots of parking (some free)
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Corona Del Mar State Beach Park
beautiful sandy beach about 20 minutes away. Lots of parking (some free)
Environmental Nature Center
1601 E 16th StPerfect for a stroll, walking trails, reptiles, butterflies.
Gorgeous beach, tide pools, lots of parking, bonfire rings. If you only have time for 1 beach, this is the one. 20 minutes away.
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Little Corona del Mar Beach
Gorgeous beach, tide pools, lots of parking, bonfire rings. If you only have time for 1 beach, this is the one. 20 minutes away.
Arts & Culture
Symphonies, musicals, shows The Segerstrom is amazing. Check out their website to see what is playing. They have tickets for all budgets. 15 min drive
199 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
600 Town Center DrSymphonies, musicals, shows The Segerstrom is amazing. Check out their website to see what is playing. They have tickets for all budgets. 15 min drive
My favorite in LA for the Impressionist collection but also for the amazing grounds. Check their website for free entrance days.
169 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Getty Center Drive
Getty Center DriveMy favorite in LA for the Impressionist collection but also for the amazing grounds. Check their website for free entrance days.
Shopping
Costa Mesa. Indoor mall. One of the biggest and nicest in USA
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StCosta Mesa. Indoor mall. One of the biggest and nicest in USA
Newport Beach. Outdoor mall. Smaller than South Coast Plaza but more casual and pleasant to walk around.
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrNewport Beach. Outdoor mall. Smaller than South Coast Plaza but more casual and pleasant to walk around.
Costa Mesa. Trendy shops, terraces. Art vignettes throughout. Great for a stroll
87 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Lab Anti-Mall
2930 Bristol StCosta Mesa. Trendy shops, terraces. Art vignettes throughout. Great for a stroll
Huntington Beach. 15 minute drive. Outdoor mall right on the beach & near HB pier / Main street.
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Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast HwyHuntington Beach. 15 minute drive. Outdoor mall right on the beach & near HB pier / Main street.
Costa Mesa, Across from the Lab Anti Mall. Outdoor trendy mall.
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The Camp
2937 Bristol StCosta Mesa, Across from the Lab Anti Mall. Outdoor trendy mall.
OC Mix / SOCO is Hip and trendy. You will find great restaurants, bakeries, bars, shopping and art there. It is an outdoor mall and the grounds are pretty to look at.
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SOCO & The OC Mix
1731 Hyland AveOC Mix / SOCO is Hip and trendy. You will find great restaurants, bakeries, bars, shopping and art there. It is an outdoor mall and the grounds are pretty to look at.
Coffee Shops & Eateries
Hip and trendy. Great atmosphere, food and service. The plates are meant to be shared (tapas portions /on the small side). All is delicious. Perfect for drinks (alone or with friends) and a couple of minutes from home.
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SOCIAL Costa Mesa
512 W 19th StHip and trendy. Great atmosphere, food and service. The plates are meant to be shared (tapas portions /on the small side). All is delicious. Perfect for drinks (alone or with friends) and a couple of minutes from home.
Fresh Mexican food with California flair. you cannot go wrong, all is delicious and you won't be over budget. Beer and wine.
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Wahoo's Fish Taco
1862 Placentia AveFresh Mexican food with California flair. you cannot go wrong, all is delicious and you won't be over budget. Beer and wine.
Great for the best morning coffee you can find, delicious breakfasts (all day) & lunches. I recommend the breakfast sandwich but I sampled half the menu and came to the conclusion you cannot go wrong with anything! Hip and casual.
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Outpost Kitchen
1792 Monrovia AveGreat for the best morning coffee you can find, delicious breakfasts (all day) & lunches. I recommend the breakfast sandwich but I sampled half the menu and came to the conclusion you cannot go wrong with anything! Hip and casual.
Best sushi, period. Also an amazing location right on the water where you can dine Al Fresco. Laid back atmosphere.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Buddha's Favorite
634 Lido Park DrBest sushi, period. Also an amazing location right on the water where you can dine Al Fresco. Laid back atmosphere.
Quaint little cafe in Newport. Bakery, breakfast and lunch. The small courtyard is adorable and you can walk around the harbor afterwards. Parking is tough. Bring quarters!
79 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Alta Coffee
506 31st StQuaint little cafe in Newport. Bakery, breakfast and lunch. The small courtyard is adorable and you can walk around the harbor afterwards. Parking is tough. Bring quarters!
Upscale sport bar. Fish, steak, vegetarian, there is something for everyone. Good wine list. Terrace. On top of Triangle Square where 55 freeway ends
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Yard House
1875 Newport BlvdUpscale sport bar. Fish, steak, vegetarian, there is something for everyone. Good wine list. Terrace. On top of Triangle Square where 55 freeway ends
Freshest seafood. Restaurant and fish market. Casual setting/ Upscale fish market. Awesome for a crisp white wine and oysters or a creamy clam chowder!
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Santa Monica Seafood (Market & Cafe)
154 E 17th StFreshest seafood. Restaurant and fish market. Casual setting/ Upscale fish market. Awesome for a crisp white wine and oysters or a creamy clam chowder!
Great breakfasts and lunches. Family owned. Cash only. ATM on site.
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Side Street Cafe
1799 Newport BlvdGreat breakfasts and lunches. Family owned. Cash only. ATM on site.
Healthy breakfasts, lunches & dinners. Lots of vegetarian options. Casual. Terrace available.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop
234 E 17th StHealthy breakfasts, lunches & dinners. Lots of vegetarian options. Casual. Terrace available.
Upscale breakfast & lunch. Food and service are great& it gets very crowded on weekends. Terrace available.
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Plums Cafe + Catering
369 E 17th StUpscale breakfast & lunch. Food and service are great& it gets very crowded on weekends. Terrace available.
Perfect for an upscale and romantic dinner or just casual drinks at the bar. Sushi are delicious. Amazing views of the harbor. Amazing food and service. Terrace available. (in my top 5)
82 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cannery Seafood of the Pacific
3010 Lafayette AvePerfect for an upscale and romantic dinner or just casual drinks at the bar. Sushi are delicious. Amazing views of the harbor. Amazing food and service. Terrace available. (in my top 5)
Taco Mesa
647 W 19th StBest tacos, salsa bar and fresh juices. heated patio.
A little gem out of the beaten path and 5 minute drive from the Nugget. Fresh catch every day. Nice people, casual seafood joint. Great for Taco Tuesday. Always parking up front, always good food!
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Catalina Fish Kitchen
670 W 17th StA little gem out of the beaten path and 5 minute drive from the Nugget. Fresh catch every day. Nice people, casual seafood joint. Great for Taco Tuesday. Always parking up front, always good food!
Cuban restaurant & mojitos! Indoor or huge garden patio for al fresco dinners. Great for a romantic candlelight meetup. One of the best restaurant in Costa Mesa (in my top 5).
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Habana Restaurant
2930 Bristol StCuban restaurant & mojitos! Indoor or huge garden patio for al fresco dinners. Great for a romantic candlelight meetup. One of the best restaurant in Costa Mesa (in my top 5).
Awesome for wholesome and hearty food. Do not go there for healthy options but it will be sure tasty!! Happy Hour has some great deals. Yum.
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Memphis Soul Cafe & Bar
2920 Bristol StAwesome for wholesome and hearty food. Do not go there for healthy options but it will be sure tasty!! Happy Hour has some great deals. Yum.
MoonGoat Coffee
1985 Placentia AvenueWalking Distance. Great coffee shop to hang out and get some work done.
Hip & trendy. California/Mexican fusion. Creative and good. A + on salads! They have 2 locations. This one's the closest
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Eat Chow
1802 Newport BlvdHip & trendy. California/Mexican fusion. Creative and good. A + on salads! They have 2 locations. This one's the closest
Spacious, modern counter serve draws crowds for its fried chicken plates & creative sandwiches.
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The Crack Shack - Costa Mesa
196 E 17th StSpacious, modern counter serve draws crowds for its fried chicken plates & creative sandwiches.
Best vegan burger in town! 5 minute drive from the Nugget, they also deliver with GrubHub.
Nice Guys 100% Vegan
1727 17th StreetBest vegan burger in town! 5 minute drive from the Nugget, they also deliver with GrubHub.
If you are in the mood for an authentic & amazing pizza, this is it. 5 minutes from the Nugget, they also do take out.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trenta, pizza & cucina
1661 Superior AveIf you are in the mood for an authentic & amazing pizza, this is it. 5 minutes from the Nugget, they also do take out.
Mexico-California dishes in a casual setting. Patio dining. 15 minute drive from the Nugget. Well worth it! Located in OC Mix District also great for a stroll and shopping.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Taco María
3313 Hyland AveMexico-California dishes in a casual setting. Patio dining. 15 minute drive from the Nugget. Well worth it! Located in OC Mix District also great for a stroll and shopping.
Great place for happy hour or a few drinks and /or dinner. Not my kind of place after dark as it morphs into a club but you may like it...
The Country Club
Great place for happy hour or a few drinks and /or dinner. Not my kind of place after dark as it morphs into a club but you may like it...
Great little coffee shop a few minutes from the Nugget. The serve bakery goods but also sandwiches. The closest coffee shop is "Moongoat".
Nüdae Coffee
Great little coffee shop a few minutes from the Nugget. The serve bakery goods but also sandwiches. The closest coffee shop is "Moongoat".
Neat Coffee is tucked in the back of a small parking lot. Awesome coffee + sandwiches and snack plates. Opened from 7AM til 4PM. Great little place nearby.
Neat Coffee
1922 Pomona AveNeat Coffee is tucked in the back of a small parking lot. Awesome coffee + sandwiches and snack plates. Opened from 7AM til 4PM. Great little place nearby.
Drinks & Nightlife
Speakeasy. What a bar would have been like during the prohibition. (Underground and very dark). It is also a music venue depending on the day of the week.
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La Cave
1695 Irvine AveSpeakeasy. What a bar would have been like during the prohibition. (Underground and very dark). It is also a music venue depending on the day of the week.
Bar/ music venue. You can walk there as it is at the top of the street. A large bar with pool tables and casual atmosphere. They also serve food.
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The Wayfarer
843 W 19th StBar/ music venue. You can walk there as it is at the top of the street. A large bar with pool tables and casual atmosphere. They also serve food.
Go to the top of the building. You will find a theater, ton of restaurants and nightclubs outdoor with terraces : Yard House, Time nightclub, Saddle Ranch saloon...
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Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas
1870 Harbor BlvdGo to the top of the building. You will find a theater, ton of restaurants and nightclubs outdoor with terraces : Yard House, Time nightclub, Saddle Ranch saloon...
Hip and trendy. Good venue for entertainment (check their website). Eat somewhere else but the place is great for drinks and atmosphere.
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Boathouse Collective
1640 Pomona AveHip and trendy. Good venue for entertainment (check their website). Eat somewhere else but the place is great for drinks and atmosphere.
Great wine list & cheese flights. Or go dine at Habana first then cross the street for a night cap! The Wine Lab is located @ the Camp, across from the Lab.
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Wine Lab
2937 Bristol StreetGreat wine list & cheese flights. Or go dine at Habana first then cross the street for a night cap! The Wine Lab is located @ the Camp, across from the Lab.
Goat Hill Tavern
1830 Newport BlvdBar / games / sawdust on the ground...
Mesa
725 Baker StTrendy/ Coktails, small plates, chic lounge.
The Harp Inn
130 E 17th StAuthentic Irish pub. 30 years in business.
If you would rather drink at Nugget. One of the Costa Mesa gems and one of my favorite spots. 3,000 Square feet of liquor store, underground wine cellar, wine tasting, tobacco. Family owned since 1957. Great employees and service.
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Hi-Time Wine Cellars
250 Ogle StIf you would rather drink at Nugget. One of the Costa Mesa gems and one of my favorite spots. 3,000 Square feet of liquor store, underground wine cellar, wine tasting, tobacco. Family owned since 1957. Great employees and service.
At the end of my street Federal and 19th. Wine shop and bar, small plates. Hip and friendly place.
You can walk there and roll back home in a couple of minutes. Because of the pandemic hours are Noon to 6PM for now.
Semi Tropic Wines
816 West 19th StreetAt the end of my street Federal and 19th. Wine shop and bar, small plates. Hip and friendly place.
You can walk there and roll back home in a couple of minutes. Because of the pandemic hours are Noon to 6PM for now.
"Drag shows and ALL inclusive playground for colorful queers, fabulous ladies and every form of self-expression in between". 5 minute drive from the Nugget. Check out their calendar for events.
https://strutoc.com
STRUT Bar & Club
719 W 19th St"Drag shows and ALL inclusive playground for colorful queers, fabulous ladies and every form of self-expression in between". 5 minute drive from the Nugget. Check out their calendar for events.
https://strutoc.com
Edgy speakeasy with eclectic decor dispensing potion-themed cocktails in a cool atmosphere. (@ the Lab Anti-Mall)
Ruin Bar
2930 Bristol StEdgy speakeasy with eclectic decor dispensing potion-themed cocktails in a cool atmosphere. (@ the Lab Anti-Mall)
Small-batch whiskeys & beers accompany gourmet sausages, burgers & more in a rustic-chic atmosphere. Hot spot in town. Formerly called called "the little knight"
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Wild Goose Tavern
436 E 17th StSmall-batch whiskeys & beers accompany gourmet sausages, burgers & more in a rustic-chic atmosphere. Hot spot in town. Formerly called called "the little knight"
If you are in the mood for Bowling! Outpost of a chain of bowling alleys with an on-site cafe serving burgers, flatbread pizzas & more.
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Tavern+Bowl
1875 Newport BlvdIf you are in the mood for Bowling! Outpost of a chain of bowling alleys with an on-site cafe serving burgers, flatbread pizzas & more.
Sightseeing
A must while you are here. A gorgeous place to walk around. You can also take the free ferry to go to the other side.
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Balboa Island Ferry
Agate AvenueA must while you are here. A gorgeous place to walk around. You can also take the free ferry to go to the other side.
An upscale boho town complete with art galleries, bars, shopping and restaurants. Park and walk around all day. Plenty to do right on the ocean
845 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Laguna Beach
An upscale boho town complete with art galleries, bars, shopping and restaurants. Park and walk around all day. Plenty to do right on the ocean
The Wedge
E OceanfrontLocal beach break. Great stroll
Beach, bike, stroll, bars, clubs, boutiques, restaurants.
198 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Muelle de Newport Beach
1 Newport PierBeach, bike, stroll, bars, clubs, boutiques, restaurants.
Huntington Beach