- 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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700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037
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The largest hands-on science center on the West Coast, the California Science Center features interactive exhibits, educational facilities, and resources for teachers. Highlights include the space shuttle Endeavor, an IMAX theater, and nearly 400 plant and animal species.
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Opened in 1964 with a single screen, the Van Buren Drive-In Theatre has become a favorited weekend destination for locals. Featuring the latest movies on multiple screens, the drive-in is a fun way to mix modern entertainment with a classic experience.
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A popular venue for special occasions such as weddings and anniversary celebrations, Grapevine Arbor features a floral garden and several meeting rooms for public use. Kitchen space and dining facilities are also available.
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A movie theater multiplex, Laemmle's Claremont 5 shows a wide variety of movies, including independent films, art films, foreign films, and cult films. The theater offers a variety of discounts, promotions, and special events.
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Recreational facilities abound at Las Flores Park: softball and soccer fields, sand volleyball court, Olympic-size pool, lighted tennis courts, and horseshoe pits. The park is well-equipped for picnickers with barbecues, sheltered stations, a food prep area and 58 picnic tables.
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2560 West 54th St, Los Angeles, CA 90043
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The African American Cultural Center in Los Angeles is a place that gathers African art, photography, history books and furniture that also provides educational programs on African culture. The center is also the headquarters of Kwanza holiday.
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Locally grown, in-season flowers at an affordable price is what you will find when you visit the Flower Market in Los Angeles. As well as being open to trade professionals, the market is also open to the public.
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A large open air mall in Los Angeles, Third Street offers both indoor and outdoor shopping. The mall is very popular, so parking can be hard to find.
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
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History of the entire planet is put on display at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, which serves the entire region. There is a newly created dinosaur hall with three Tyrannosaurus Rex specimens and a Discovery Center with interactive exhibits and presentations for children.
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See a live performing arts show at The Lizard Theater Company. This 49-seat playhouse offers a variety of entertainment including plays, independent films, comedy showcases and educational productions. Workshops are available for those desiring to learn the craft.