- 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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Harbor Cruise is a 45-minute cruise that takes you around Long Beach Harbor. Speakers on board point out notable sights on shore.
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Located in Long Beach, California, the Aquarium of the Pacific is an excellent destination for all ages. It has huge habitats full of penguins, otters and seals, plus hundreds of species of fish, crustaceans and other aquatic mammals.
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Harbor Breeze Whale Watching
SPECIAL GROUPON DEAL: Up to 50% Off Mammals Viewing Trip at Harbor Breeze Cruises
100 Aquarium Way, Dock #2, Long Beach, CA 90802
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The waters off of Long Beach Island have a high volume of whale traffic, and Harbor Breeze Whale Watching specializes in locating those whale pods. The company also offers dolphin-watching trips, dinner excursions, short harbor cruises and private event charters.
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Pine Avenue
Pine Avenue, between Ocean Blvd. and 3rd Ave., Long Beach, CA
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Part of downtown Long Beach, Pine Avenue is packed with restaurants, nightspots and plenty of shopping opportunities. The establishments in this area are particularly renowned for their holiday extravaganza events and New Year's Eve parties, which draw revelers from throughout the Pacific Northwest.
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Del Obispo and Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629
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At Doheny State Beach, visitors can go swimming, surfing, hiking, biking, fishing, and geocaching. The location also offers access to interpretive exhibits, a visitor center, exhibits, and a picnic area.
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At Dana Point Harbor, tourists can visit a variety of shopping destinations, including coffee and tea shops, clothing stores, and artisan chocolate shops. The location's restaurants include Jon's Fish Market, which offers live music.
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34512 Embarcadero Pl, Dana Point, CA 92629
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Featuring a variety of personal water craft for rent, Capo Beach Jet Ski Rentals has SeaDoos, Jet Skis, WaveRunners, and even kayaks. The business is family owned and operated, and features an experienced staff.
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Liberty Park and Fitness Center is a 35 acre area with a dance studio, racquetball courts, and workout facilities. Park amenities include water play, a jogging track, a disc golf course, and a softball diamond.
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Windermere Park is a five acre neighborhood park. The park includes playground equipment for younger children, a soccer field, a community room, and spots for picnicking.
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Host of the annual Heritage Festival and Parade, the City of Placentia is a medium-size city with lots of amenities including parks and recreational programs. Its downtown area is also popular for its Mexican cuisine.