- Our list of the best things to do in Costa Mesa, California, features the top 879 nearby activities — including 335 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Costa Mesa, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
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Offering a tour for wine aficionados, Taste of Temecula takes visitors through the streets of Temecula to sample the local wines. The tour consists of visiting several wineries and restaurants in the area.
41.7 Miles
Beaches, 'burbs, surfers and show-offs: South Bay Bicycle Trail is a 22-mile cycle route with super-smooth ribbon of pale grey concrete just outside Los Angeles.
41.7 Miles
Perhaps the most famous beach in the world, Muscle Beach is all about hardbodies. Swimming is permitted, but the beach's main attraction is its huge array of exercise equipment and fitness gear.
41.8 Miles
Bike rentals at Sea Mist Rentals are only 18 dollars per day. Tour the surrounding area and its beaches easily by bike.
41.8 Miles
Santa Monica's Pacific Park is an amusement park that offers thrilling carnival games, wild rides and family-friendly attractions. The most unique aspect of the park is that it is entirely free.
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356 votes
214 Pier Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Bike tours are great fun but are often exhausting, especially in hot weather. Clients of Pedal or Not Electric Bicycle Private Tours avoid this situation with electric bicycles. The motorized bikes are particularly useful for powering up steep inclines.
41.8 Miles
The beautiful and well-maintained Santa Monica Pier is a popular place for residents and tourists, especially pier fishing enthusiasts. Although it is a beautiful location, the Santa Monica Pier is usually less crowded than those in other places.
41.8 Miles
97%
224 votes
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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The Amazing Santa Monica Race is a unique event that combines theater and athletics. Each race is a one-of-a-kind mystery that takes great physical and mental skill to solve. Participation is not recommended for individuals with mobility restrictions or major health problems..
41.8 Miles
A renowned venue located in Los Angeles, The Orpheum Theater hosts theatrical productions, religious events, concerts, weddings, film festivals, seminars, private parties, and much more. This historic French Renaissance Theater has been completely restored.
41.8 Miles
71%
217 votes
1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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The Santa Monica Aquarium features 100 species of marine animals and plants that live naturally in the Santa Monica Bay. The aquarium also regularly conducts classes, discussions and camps on issues affecting the health of the bay.