The Costa Mesa Marriott Hotel invites travelers to express their culture and style by planning a weekend getaway to shop and gallery hop. Interested parties can book now to take advantage of the Escape! Shopping Package starting at just $139 per night. www.marriott.com/SNAST.
The Escape! package includes complimentary shuttle service to the popular South Coast Plaza as well as breakfast for two and a free in-room movie. Additionally, visitors can shop one of the festivals taking place near the hotel this summer – Art-a-Fair and Festival of Arts. Both events feature renowned arts and craftsmen selling their wares. The Costa Mesa Marriott hotel is located just a few miles from Laguna Beach and Canyon Park, where the Festival of Arts and Art-A-Fair take place.
Festival of Arts, July 5 to Aug. 31
Known as California’s finest summer art event, the Festival is staged in six acres of the park near the ocean. The summertime tradition began in 1932 and features a combination of accomplished and amateur artists, special events, music and entertainment, hands-on workshops, shopping and exhibits. To learn more, go to www.foapom.com
Art-a-Fair, June 25 to Aug. 29
In its 44th year, Art-A-Fair brings art and beauty in its purest form to Southern California. Art-A-Fair prides itself on selecting art in all mediums for its summer festival – mediums that are rich in quality, yet diverse in content. The event brings together both local and global artists who are masters in painting, sculpture, jewelry, multi-media design, photography, ceramics, glass, wood and more. Get inspired by fine art from 125 gifted artists, stroll through a peaceful garden setting, and make memories with friends and family while shopping, picnicking and taking in scene at this annual event. www.art-a-fair.com/
South Coast Plaza
Orange County visitors can travel in style to South Coast Plaza using Costa Mesa Marriott’s complimentary shuttle service. An international shopping destination, the Plaza boasts 280 boutiques, 30 restaurants and four performing arts venues. The South Coast Plaza concierge is available to enhance a shopping or dining experience.
About the Costa Mesa Marriott
Located in the heart of Costa Mesa’s business district, the Costa Mesa Marriott is a few blocks from South Coast Plaza and the Orange County Performing Arts Center. The hotel is within three miles of the Orange County/John Wayne (SNA) airport, minutes to beaches and popular Southern California attractions. On site guest amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, outdoor heated pool and hot tub. Dine three meals daily in Costa Mesa Marriott’s casual dining restaurant, Hemingway’s. The hotel consists of 253 guest suites featuring separate living and sleeping areas, luxurious Marriott Revive bedding and high-speed Internet access. Six meeting rooms and 3,200 square feet of meeting space are available. Visit the hotel Web site: www.marriott.com/SNAST.
