r/CostaMesa

in residential neighborhood. why. What is wrong with people. Please..

Read through past threads, but would truly appreciate more tailored takes. I'll be commuting into CM and looking for beach-adjacent, socially relevant, and want to assemble a spot w/ a couple other guys in their mid-20s (corporate/startup vibes). Thinking $2,500–3k/person for somewhere generally nice.
*DM me if interested in getting a house-group together*

I'm Looking for: walkable (coffee, good food, date spots), close to the water, and a fitness/social scene.... but hopefully more grown-up than the just-out-of-college/fake-ID crowd. (also have a car that I would want covered/sheltered)

Quick Qs:

1. Given all that, which neighborhoods/pockets should be at the top of my list?
   • Newport Pier vs. Balboa Pier area — how do the vibes differ? Looking at houses near both and trying to understand the day-to-day feel of each.
2. Best run clubs / gyms for meeting people as a newcomer?
3. Any gotchas for new residents? Parking, seasonal-lease traps on the Peninsula, traffic congestion, etc.

Appreciate any advice as I plan this move — means a lot!

Happy Forth everyone. What are your firework viewing area recommendations? I’m in Costa Mesa over by Back Bay but happy to drive around OC. Thanks!

We're a young couple. Husband works remote, I will be commuting to office near Irvine Spectrum.

We don't have any friends here, but some in LA so would like to drive into LA on weekends. We want good restaurants, good bars, etc. Is Costa Mesa a good choice?

If anyone moved from San Francisco, how does it compare in terms of restaurant and bar density?

Any suggestions for a local park for watching the fireworks? I’m looking for something not super crowded where we can lay out a blanket and watch.

Where would one hypothetically go to purchase fireworks that may or may not go into the air and make an explosion

married couple 34/35 no kids with dogs. looking to rent in costa mesa or nearby for under $5500 a month. we are looking to do 6mos-1 year as we look for a place to call home. we enjoy the beach of course, hiking,biking,fitness... good restaurants etc. would love a small home but will take a nice apartment. just not sure where to look. thanks

hey girlies! 🤗

im looking for other women (20s-30s) in oc who want to play some super beginner-friendly pickup soccer.
i live closest to Newport Beach, but totally down to meet up in Costa Mesa, Tustin, Santa Ana, or nearby if that's easier

full disclosure: I'm definitely a beginner & I'm not looking for anything super competitive, just a fun way to get outside, get some exercise, meet new people, and kick a soccer ball around

not really interested in joining a formal league right now because my skills are... still a work in progress 😅 (although if anyone has a team that's willing to adopt a very enthusiastic bad player, I'm down!) heard Soccer6 mentioned a few times but tbh looks a bit more competitive for my skill level

figured it might be more fun to just get a group of girls together for casual pickup games. even if we only get 4-10 people to start, that'd be awesome! no experience needed at all. If you've never played before, that's honestly ideal because we'll all be learning together

if you're interested, comment below or send me a DM! & if u know anyone else who might be into this, tag them! ⚽️💗

If there's enough interest, I'll make a group chat!

Just want a chill apartment complex that accepts small dogs . Anyone have recommendations? I recently checked out south pointe apartment and liked it but went online and saw some complaints like break ins and car damages . Don’t know how legitimate they are because it was only a few but would love to hear some opinions . Thanks budget around 2500

I’m currently in Long Beach and work in south OC . Would like Costa Mesa so I can go up to La occasionally since kind of in the middle of.

Dana Point golf cart dealership saved the stranded US Soccer stars during this weekends gridlock at PCH. Pretty awesome.

My wife and I are new to the area and looking for recommendations for tonight. We’re hoping to find a good bar/restaurant in or around Costa Mesa for dinner, possibly with a solid happy hour.

The main challenge is that we both need to be gluten-free and dairy-free, not by choice. We’re also not really “salad for dinner” people, so we’re hoping for places that have real entrée options or naturally gluten/dairy-free dishes that are still satisfying. Cross contamination is also not an issue.

Bonus points for:

• A good happy hour
• Cocktails or a decent drink menu
• Gluten-reduced beer on tap
• Anything with tacos, seafood, grilled meats, Asian food, Mediterranean, or other non-salad dinner options

We’re open to nearby areas too (Irvine, Newport, Huntington) if the food is worth it. Any recommendations for tonight?

I'm relocating to OC and need to find a rental. Does anyone have a referral for a good broker? Only seeking to rent right now. Thanks

Does anyone know if all of the different locations that Thinky Drinky hosts trivia use the same questions each week?