- 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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17.2 Miles
Oak Tree Park offers a baseball field, basketball court, and a small playground at the top of a hill. There are 2 parking lots; one is located in front of the park, and the other on the hill.
17.2 Miles
A surfing instructional camp, TheCaliCamp offers weeklong intensive surfing instruction sessions led by experienced and knowledgeable guides. The camp offers lodging for students, and provides and sells a variety of equipment and apparel.
17.2 Miles
A small, cozy community park, Parque del Arroyo Verde is popular for family outings or group gatherings. It includes playground equipment and picnic space along with lots of shade for protection on sunny days.
17.3 Miles
93%
27 votes
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Bluff Top Trail
Santa Clara Ave, Violet Lantern to Amber Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629
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A three mile trail, Bluff Top Trail Runs between Walk On Beach and Gualala Point Regional Park. Along this trail lies the remnants of the Dana Point Inn and sea cliffs and views for birding and whale-watching.
17.3 Miles
89%
9 votes
34116 Pacific Coast Hwy # A, Dana Point, CA
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At the Girl in the Curl Surf School, students of all skill levels can take surfing lessons. The location also offers surf camps for younger learners who wish to truly dedicate time to their skills.
17.3 Miles
83%
6 votes
12340 South Street, Cerritos, CA 90703
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Cerritos Senior Center at Pat Nixon Park has been in operation for over 20 years. Along with daily meals and special events, the senior center features a fitness center with cardio and weight training equipment.
17.3 Miles
The small, 2.5 acre Brookhaven Park is a neighborhood park with sporting facilities and playground equipment. The park features a half-court basketball court, a volleyball court, picnic tables, and a water fountain.
17.3 Miles
56%
9 votes
4626 Shadeway Road, Lakewood, CA 90713
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Running alongside the San Gabriel River, West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail takes visitors through an area with native plants as well as wildlife. The trail is used primarily for walking including dog walking.
17.3 Miles
With several nature trails starting on the property, Monte Verde Park offers visitors a place to view native plants like Oak trees. The park has a lodge where visitors can sign up for fitness and arts classes.
17.4 Miles
Tours on the Scorpion Submarine show life in a Soviet-Era submarine. You can go inside a real Soviet-Era sub while learning about this fascinating history.