- 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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25821 Atlantic Ocean Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
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The Lake Forest Ice Palace is an ice-rink that hosts adult and youth hockey leagues, figure skating, public skates, and broom ball. Open Stick time is available for hockey practice. Open skating times are on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
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25473 Nellie Gail Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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During the holiday season, Orange County Christmas Lights Show puts on an animated light show that lasts 40 minutes and includes free apple cider and donuts. They also offer tours of their home, which is decorated with snow villages.
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Illuminated baseball and softball fields in addition to an illuminated sand volleyball court are offered at Oak Knoll Park. There are also several playground structures, an extensive jogging trail, and three picnic shelters.
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Spread across two and a half acres, Cedar Glen Park has only limited park equipment. There is a compact children's play area with playground equipment and a full basketball court that is not illuminated.
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In addition to picnic areas with built-in barbecues, sinks and tables, the Irvine Regional Park offers paved bicycle and walking trails. Furthermore, the park also features a children's playground, four softball fields, two horseshoe pits and a lake.
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The Irvine Park Railroad features a third scale C.P. Huntington train that takes people of all ages on a ride through the historic park. Furthermore, they also offer bike rentals as well as two full-service snack bars and seasonal holiday events.
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Spread out over 477 acres of wilderness, the Orange County Zoo focuses on animals and plants that are native to the southwestern United States. Some of the animals on display include black bears, island foxes, coyotes and turkey vultures.
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A spacious outdoor space, William S. Craycraft Park provides many activities for the community. Along with softball and baseball fields for competitive play, the park is also equipped with a playground, picnic areas and batting cages for practice.
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Basic park amenities like a few children's playground structures and equipment over sand are offered at Darrell Essex Park. Visitors are also able to enjoy a grass volleyball court with a permanent net.
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Ninth Ave and Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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1,000 Steps Beach is an isolated beach, and it is always almost empty, especially because the visitor has to climb down more than 200 steps until reaching it. It has a bathroom, a shower and a counter-top.