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A Taste of Monaco at South Coast Plaza

Posted on February 2, 2012 | 6:00am

The world-renowned Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo arrives for its exclusive West Coast engagement at Segerstrom Center for the Arts (February 9-12) with a modern interpretation of the timeless romance, Cinderella. In order to celebrate the company’s arrival, South Coast Plaza is throwing a weeklong celebration called “Taste of Monaco” at various South Coast Plaza restaurants and cafés.  With collaboration between the Consulate General of Monaco, the Monaco Government Tourist Office and the Princess Grace Foundation-USA, the celebration also showcases a special exhibit in South Coast Plaza’s Jewel Court recalling Monaco’s rich cultural heritage and Princess Grace’s contribution to the arts.

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Bringing Fido to Costa Mesa? Check Out Our Dog-Friendly Hotels!

Posted on February 1, 2012 | 6:00am

Ramada Costa Mesa/Newport Beach: 1680 Superior Ave. Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Just minutes away from Newport Beach, where dogs are allowed before 9 AM or after 5 PM year round, the Ramada Costa Mesa hotel has several designated pet rooms for guests traveling with their dogs and other furry friends!  The hotel is also only a few miles from the dog-friendly Talbert Regional Park, home to the scenic Talbert Nature Preserve. Guests with pets are charged a $100 refundable deposit and $5 per pet, per night. Other amenities include a pool, hot tub, fitness room and guest laundry. And for families with kids traveling to Costa Mesa, kids 17 and under stay free with an adult, making this hotel a great option for many visitors!

To book your next stay in Costa Mesa at the pet and kid friendly Ramada Costa Mesa, click here or call 1-949-645-2221. Read More

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Get Away with a Girls’ Weekend to Costa Mesa!

Posted on January 30, 2012 | 6:00am

Whether you are a Southern California native looking for the best weekend stay-cation options around, or a first-time visitor looking for a break from the cold of winter, Costa Mesa is perfect for a girls’ getaway weekend! We have the world’s best shopping destination, South Coast Plaza, luxury spas, and nationally recognized restaurants staffed by some of the most talented chefs around. Read More

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A Bird Watcher’s Paradise is Hiding in the Heart of Newport Beach

Posted on January 25, 2012 | 6:00am

One of Southern California’s most beautiful beaches, Newport  Beach, is home to one of the few remaining natural estuaries in the region, Upper Newport Bay. An estuary is a coastal wetland where ocean water mixes with fresh water springs and rivers, creating a unique ecological environment.  As an important rest stop/winter home for birds migrating from Canada and Alaska, nearly 35,000 birds call the bay home at one time. Home to six rare and endangered species, Upper Newport Bay is widely considered one of the finest bird watching sites in North America. Read More

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3 New Kid-Friendly Ways to Experience Southern California’s Beaches

Posted on January 23, 2012 | 6:00am

 If you and your family are staying in Costa Mesa, you’ve probably set aside plenty of time to hit up one of the nearby beaches including Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Laguna Beach. In fact, Costa Mesa is close enough for you and your family to enjoy 42 miles of pristine Southern California beaches! Instead of spending all of your beach days fighting for umbrella space, why not try one of these 3 great, family-friendly activities that will bring a whole new meaning to spending the day at the beach. Read More

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