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PRESS RELEASES

Welcome to Costa Mesa, The City of the Arts®!
Please refer to press releases below by us and our partners to find out more about Costa Mesa, California.
FOREVER SUMMER IN COSTA MESA
08/20/2023

Travel Costa Mesa wants visitors to know that the best time to visit SoCal is NOW. Crowds have lessened after the busy summer travel season, but Orange County beaches are still hot, and the Pacific Ocean offers a cool, refreshing dip in the warm sun. Plus, Costa Mesa’s arts and theater season is swinging into full gear this September. Along with its award-winning dining and fantastic designer and local shopping options, Costa Mesa is an ideal spot for a quick summer getaway. Costa Mesa hotels are still offering great pricing on summer hotel stays.

DON’T PASS ON THE CHANCE TO MAKE JULY COUNT
08/13/2023

NEVER-ENDING FUN IN COSTA MESA THIS SUMMER
06-21-2023

Travel Costa Mesa, the official tourism organization for Costa Mesa, California, is telling visitors
that summer experiences in the City of the Arts® are about Sun, Fun and Yum! With a roster of
great events for locals and visitors alike, hotel specials and exciting new dining options, plus just
minutes from OC’s best beaches, Costa Mesa is the perfect place to stay for your Orange County
getaway. Here are some of summer’s must-see events in Costa Mesa.

Your Eatcation® Destination
05/25/2023

Boasting an incredible arts scene, world-class shopping and proximity to California’s best beaches, Costa Mesa also continues to be recognized as the culinary capital of Orange County, California. Costa Mesa offers Orange County’s only Michelin-starred restaurants – three of them, to be exact. A slate of new dining destinations are popping up around the city, adding to its already robust varieties of cuisine.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG IN SOCAL
04/07/2023

Travel Costa Mesa is encouraging visitors to come to Orange County this spring to enjoy a roster of fantastic events in the warm Southern California sunshine. With its close proximity to OC beaches, award-winning dining and fantastic designer and local shopping options, Costa Mesa is an ideal spot for a quick weekend or spring break getaway. Costa Mesa hotels are offering great pricing on stays this spring.

TRAVEL COSTA MESA LAUNCHES NEW BRANDING CAMPAIGN
02/27/2023

Travel Costa Mesa, the official tourism organization for Costa Mesa, California, has launched a new video and advertising campaign that asks visitors, “What Will You See Next?” The city seeks to entice new visitors to try Costa Mesa with a fun video full of quick transitions that takes the guest to different experiences in the City of the Arts®.

COSTA MESA CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT
01/25/2023

Costa Mesa is a wonderful place to celebrate the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year. Millions around the world celebrate this auspicious occasion, and Costa Mesais an exciting destination to stay, shop, play and enjoy unique Lunar New Year activities guests will only find here.

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN COSTA MESA
11/23/2022

Costa Mesa is offering a wide range of activities for the traveler for the holiday season, along with great hotel special offers. Hotels are offering up to $100 gift cards to shop, special discounts or “Kids Eat Free” deals, visit the Travel Costa Mesa holiday hotel deals page to find out more, plus see special holiday itineraries.

Visit Costa Mesa, OC Fair For The Perfect Summer Road Trip Destination
07/14/2022

SHARING THE STORY OF LGBTQ+ CONTENT CREATOR’S ADVENTURE IN COSTA MESA FOR PRIDE MONTH
07/14/2022

SHARING THE STORY OF AN ASIAN-AMERICAN CONTENT CREATOR’S ADVENTURE IN COSTA MESA FOR AAPI HERITAGE MONTH
05/12/2022

ORANGE COUNTY’S DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS CELEBRATE THE ‘FUTURE OF TRAVEL’ THIS NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK
05/01/2022

National Plan Your Vacation Day
01/25/2022

Collage Bloomingdale’s
09/23/2021

Summer Heats Up in Costa Mesa with the Return of the OC Fair and NFL Football at the Chargers Training Camp
07/22/2021

Find Your Happy in Costa Mesa This Memorial Day Weekend
05/18/2021

Orange County Destination Marketing Organizations Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week
05/03/2021

Seven Reasons to Visit Costa Mesa As A Safe, Sustainable Travel Destination
04/22/2021

Costa Mesa – A Nationally Recognized Art and Culture Scene – Offers Outdoor Activities To Enjoy This Spring Break
03/24/2021

Travel Costa Mesa Announces Safe Holiday Experiences including a Drive-Thru Light Show, Snoopy House and Photos with Santa
12/15/2020

Travel Costa Mesahas put together a list of holiday activities that can be experienced in the city during the 2020 holiday season. Each event is designed to create a positive, joyful holiday experience but witha safe, socially distanced system in place.For any in-person events or where there are other people in attendance, masks are required.

Travel Cosa Mesa is calling all Creators to visit Labor Day Weekend
09/04/2020

Travel Costa Mesa invites visitors to take a road trip or experience a staycation during Labor Day weekend. With warm weather, Costa Mesa’s cool breezes are the perfect way to beat the heat and change up the day-to-day routine. Visitors can feel confident coming to stay when considering the safety and cleanliness of Costa Mesa hotels. Whether traveling as a family, with a companion or making a solo trip, Costa Mesa welcomes visitors to create their escape with hotel deals as low as $75. NOTE: Masks are required in Costa Mesa.

Travel Cota Mesa Invites Visitors to Create Your Escape
07/09/2020


COSTA MESA RESTAURANTS BEGIN DINE-IN SERVICE AND THE “OLD SCHOOL” DRIVE-IN RETURNS WITH LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES
05/29/2020

Stage 2 Brings More Opportunities for People to Dine, Shop and be Entertained in Person
While Virtual Programming is Still a Part of the Costa Mesa Experience 

COSTA MESA BRINGS EXPERIENCES INTO YOUR HOME
04/30/2020

Virtual performances, art walks, online shoppingandcooking demonstrations offer a taste of theSouthern Californiacity

COSTA MESA COMES TOGETHER DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
04/08/2020

While the world is reeling from the effects of the Coronavirus outbreak, Costa Mesa‘s community of large and small businesses are trying to make a difference to their fellow residents.

TRAVEL COSTA MESA ADDS DESTINATION SALES EXECUTIVE TO ITS TEAM
2/20/2020

Travel Costa Mesa announced the addition of Destination Sales Executive Debbie Megna to its team. Megna will be focused on bringing in new group business to Costa Mesa, located in Orange County, California.

Wrap Up 2019 With These Not-To-Miss Events in Costa Mesa
12/18/2019

Travel Costa Mesa Becomes Founding Partner of OC Sports Commission
11/10/2019

Travel Costa Mesa Commissions Mural and Produces Video Highlighting City of the Arts®
10/30/2019

Travel Costa Mesa Joins OCVA Workforce Initiative
10/08/2019

Travel Costa Mesa Branding Campaign Wins U.S. Travel Association Top Honors
08/21/2019

May The Fun Be With You When You Stay in Costa Mesa
07/31/2019

The LA Times Taste Returns To Costa Mesa OCTOBER 18 AND 19
10/18/2019 / 10/19/2019

Costa Mesa Restaurants Earn First Michelin Stars for Orange County in new California Guide
06/04/2019

– During a special revelation event on June 3, 2019, with MICHELIN Guide representatives and Visit California, two Costa Mesa restaurants and their chefs were awarded a MICHELIN Star and the coveted chef’s coat – Hana Re and Chef Atsushi Yokoyama along with Taco María and Chef Carlos Salgado were selected amongst 90 restaurants in California, and were the only two selected from the 34 cities in Orange County.

Costa Mesa City Council Recognizes Travel Costa Mesa During National Travel And Tourism Week
05/10/2019

– In celebration of National Travel & Tourism Week and California Travel Month, Travel Costa Mesa was recognized by the Costa Mesa City Council this week for its contribution to job creation and inducing spending in the local economy.

May is for Marathons, Museums and Live Music in Costa Mesa
03/27/2019

Each year, the OC Marathon takes place in the month of May with a scenic run along coastal Orange County and concludes at the OC Fair & Event Center finish line party in Costa Mesa with live music, food and drinks.

Spring’s Better in Costa Mesa, Orange County’s Best-Kept Secret
03/14/2019

– Travel Costa Mesa invites travelers to experience the city that is one of Orange County's best-kept secrets. Whether it's for a quick weekend escape or an extended stay, here are five great reasons to visit Costa Mesa this spring.

Announcing The TASTE – Costa Mesa October 19 – 21, 2018
9/13/2018

The Los Angeles Times today announced the lineup for its inaugural Orange County edition of The Taste

Enter to Win a Hamilton Weekend in Costa Mesa
05/01/2018

Travel Costa Mesa has tickets to the most sought after Broadway musical of the year, Hamilton at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa

Indulge in Luxury This Season in Orange County’s City of the Arts™
11/15/2017

– Travel Costa Mesa invites guests to indulge this holiday season with a luxurious hotel stay and shopping experience in the City of the Arts™.

Segerstrom Center Announces Grand Opening of Julianne and George Argyros Plaza
10/28/2017

COSTA MESA, CA – Segerstrom Center for the Arts will celebrate the opening of the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and the Center for Dance and Innovation on Saturday, October 28.

Segerstrom Center Announces Free Events On The Julianne And George Argyros Plaza
10/06/2017

South Coast Plaza Celebrates 50 Years In 30 Days
10/03/2017

This October South Coast Plaza is presenting an unprecedented slate of 50th anniversary celebrations and exclusive events. New to South Coast Plaza: The Pavillon, a special event venue located adjacent to Saks Fifth Avenue and Bear Street.

The Red Barn: A Fire-and-Ash Wine Dinner to be held at Centennial Farm on Nov. 4
09/25/2017

COSTA MESA, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2017) – Centennial Farm at OC Fair & Event Center is pleased to announce The Red Barn's Fireand-Ash Wine Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017.

Misty Copeland and Daniil Simkin lead opening night cast of American Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
09/07/2017

COSTA MESA, CA – Casting for American Ballet Theatre's The Nutcracker, co-presented by Segerstrom Center for the Arts and ABT, was announced today by Kevin McKenzie, ABT Artistic Director and Terry Dwyer.

South Coast Collection (SOCO) and The OC MIX Welcome New Tenants to Award-Winning-Lineup
08/01/2017

COSTA MESA, Calif. – SOCO and The OC Mix, a trendsetting destination for shopping, dining, design and events is pleased to announce the addition of several new and exciting culinary, retail, multimedia and creative tenants to their award-winning lineup of existing offerings.

Anaheim Resort Transit and The City of Costa Mesa Introduce Free Costa Mesa Bus Service
07/13/2017

Anaheim CA. (July 13, 2017) - Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) has teamed up with the City of Costa Mesa, Travel Costa Mesa and OCTA, through a transportation grant, to expand its public transportation service with a free Costa Mesa-only line that began on June 15, 2017.

Everything is Coming up Rose at the Westin South Coast Plaza
06/29/2017

2017 Cal Travel Names South Coast Plaza Retailer of the Year
06/27/2017

French Pastry Chef Elevates California’s Culinary Scene
04/26/2017

COSTA MESA, Calif. – April 26, 2017 – The City ofCosta Mesacan once again take claim to being home to some of the best food in Southern California's Orange County.

Stay and Dine in Costa Mesa
04/05/2017

COSTA MESA, Calif. – April 5, 2017–Travel Costa Mesa is excited to announce a special dining offer to visitors from partner hotels.

Costa Mesa Named A California #Dreameats Destination Press Release
02/27/2017

COSTA MESA, Calif. – February 27, 2017 - Thanks to a lot of food lovers, fans of the city of Costa Mesa, a program initiated by Visit California to promote culinary tourism.

Hamilton to Anchor 2017-2018 Broadway Series at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
02/14/2017

COSTA MESA, CA – Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced a spectacular line-up of Broadway shows for its 2017-2018 Season.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Begins Construction on Julianne and George Argyros Plaza
01/17/2017

COSTA MESA, CA – Construction has begun on Segerstrom Center for the Arts' new Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and the Center for Dance and Innovation

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