Guidebook for Costa Mesa

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Guidebook for Costa Mesa

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A local private university.
Vanguard University
55 Fair Dr
A local private university.
Reputable local art school.
The Art Institute of California - Orange County
3601 W Sunflower Ave
Reputable local art school.
One of the better beaches in the U.S. for people-watching.
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Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Dr
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One of the better beaches in the U.S. for people-watching.
The closest airport, John Wayne is less than 5 miles away.
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John Wayne Airport station
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The closest airport, John Wayne is less than 5 miles away.

Food Scene

The famous West Coast burger chain.
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In-N-Out Burger
2895 Park Ave
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The famous West Coast burger chain.
My favorite quirky coffee shop in a strangely urbane shopping center.
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Portola Coffee Roasters
3313 Hyland Ave
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My favorite quirky coffee shop in a strangely urbane shopping center.
A healthy fast-food option, within walking distance.
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Flame Broiler
8748 Washington Blvd
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A healthy fast-food option, within walking distance.
I've got great WiFi at home, but if you feel like walking to a coffee shop, this is the closest option.
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Starbucks
3030 Harbor Blvd
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I've got great WiFi at home, but if you feel like walking to a coffee shop, this is the closest option.
This was the first Raising Cane's in the state of California, and they are amazing, as fast food chicken goes.
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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
3150 Harbor Blvd
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This was the first Raising Cane's in the state of California, and they are amazing, as fast food chicken goes.
Locals sometimes argue about whether Five Guys burgers are better than In-N-Out. Both chains are within walking distance of my place. (Dangerous, I know!)
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Five Guys
32341 Golden Lantern
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Locals sometimes argue about whether Five Guys burgers are better than In-N-Out. Both chains are within walking distance of my place. (Dangerous, I know!)

Shopping

World-famous high-end shopping with some regular stores for the rest of us.
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Brookstone
3333 Bristol Street
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World-famous high-end shopping with some regular stores for the rest of us.
Does Target even require a description? It's Target!
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Target
3030 Harbor Blvd
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Does Target even require a description? It's Target!
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol St
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Arts & Culture

A concert venue that's less than 1.5 miles away.
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The Observatory
3503 S Harbor Blvd
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A concert venue that's less than 1.5 miles away.

Drinks & Nightlife

The local gay bar is surprisingly popular with visitors to Costa Mesa.
Tin Lizzie Saloon
752 St Clair St
The local gay bar is surprisingly popular with visitors to Costa Mesa.

Essentials

This is the closest of several grocery stores within walking distance. In addition to produce and staples, they have a large selection of Japanese brands.
Seiwa Market
3151 Harbor Blvd
This is the closest of several grocery stores within walking distance. In addition to produce and staples, they have a large selection of Japanese brands.
Sprouts is another grocery store within walking distance. It's a little like Whole Foods but a little more-budget friendly.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
9861 Adams Ave
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Sprouts is another grocery store within walking distance. It's a little like Whole Foods but a little more-budget friendly.