- TripBuzz found 760 things to do with kids in or near Costa Mesa, California, including 744 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Laguna Beach, Long Beach, Dana Point and Newport Beach.
- From Sky High Sports to Fairview Park, the Costa Mesa area offers 139 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, Movie Theaters and Gardens.
- Primarily a southern California farming community and retail business area, the city of Costa Mesa is home to over 100,000 residents, solidifying it as a thriving community in which to work, live and play. Visitors to the area are commonly in the area to shop at one of the city's many shopping centers. Other points of interest include the annual Orange County Fair, Relay For Life and the OC Marathon.
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Bounce on wall-to-wall trampolines, dodge-ball courts, and a cushiony foam pit, or maneuver through a ninja-themed obstacle course
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310 votes
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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The Segerstrom Center for the Arts can seat over 5,750 visitors in four separate halls. The center is host to national and internationally renowned productions of music, theatre, and dance; from broadway shows to international symphony orchestras and ballet companies.
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The California Scenario is a sculpture garden that features seven different scenarios gardens for guests to enjoy and explore. The location's Forest Walk offers guests the chance to view the plaza from a distance.
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A Tony Award winning theater company, South Coast Repertory was founded in 1964. The company presents a seasonally changing slate of dramatic productions, as well as certain standards, like their yearly presentation of A Christmas Carol.
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611 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Named after its creator, Isamu Noguchi, California Scenario - The Noguchi Garden is an outdoor sculpture oasis commissioned by Henry Segerstrom in 1972. The garden is meant to symbolize the whole of California.
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South Coast Repertory Theater
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655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
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The performances of the South Coast Repertory Theater are usually well done. The selection of plays and musicals offers wide variety. It's a relatively small theater so there are few 'bad seats.'
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55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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The Lyceum Theater at Vanguard University is home to the Vanguard University theater department. The theater hosts seven live theater productions each year, and can accommodate up to 180 guests.
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With soft sands and blue waters, Newport Beach is a popular destination for swimming, surfing and scenic strolls. Down the coast, visitors will come across bike rental stations and small food trucks.
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3101 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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The Gondola Adventures, Inc. - Private Cruises takes passengers through quaint canals guided by a charming gondolier. There are several touring options, including ones that take off right as the sun sets as well as romantic packages for marriage proposals.
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3101 W Coast Hwy, Ste 160, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Newport Fun Tours provides electric boat, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, as well as beach cruiser bikes, electric loungers, and Segways. View a bird sanctuary, marine mammals, sea birds, fish and other marine life in the 880 acre Newport Harbor.
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The Wedge is a surfing spot that provides visitors with the chance to go skim boarding, bodysurfing, body boarding, and surfing. The location has been featured in songs by the likes of Dick Dale and All Time Low.