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
Costa Mesa Holiday Season Press Release
12/07/2016
COSTA MESA, CA – December 9, 2016 – Southern California's Costa Mesa is a year-round destination in The OC where dining, shopping and Broadway performances are just the beginning of the experience to be had in the City of the ArtsTM and the holidays are a spectacular time to visit.
Stay and Shop In Costa Mesa Press Release
11/14/2016
COSTA MESA, Calif. – November 14, 2016–Travel Costa Mesa is excited to announce a special offer from partner hotels guaranteed to make holiday shopping easier this season.
Magical Memories Fall Press Release
08/10/2016
COSTA MESA, Calif. – August 10, 2016– Costa Mesa welcomes travelers to stay and play in Southern California. From August 12 through October 1, 2016, guests who book a minimum of two consecutive nights with select Costa Mesa hotels will receive a one day, one park adult ticket to the Disneyland® Resort.
Travel Costa Mesa Debuts Streamlined New Name, New Office
08/04/2016
(Costa Mesa, CA – October 3, 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, will showcase three exciting runway shows October 5-7 followed by lively after-parties.
Magical Memories Spring Press Release
03/08/2016
COSTA MESA, Calif. – March 8, 2016– Costa Mesa welcomes spring break travelers to stay and play in Southern California. From March 20 through April 2, 2016, guests who book a minimum of two consecutive nights with select Costa Mesa hotels will receive a one day, one park adult ticket to the Disneyland® Resort.
Valentine’s Day Weekend Specials in Costa Mesa
02/08/2016
Costa Mesa, Calif. – Feb. 8, 2016 – Enjoy Valentine's Day in Costa Mesa. Just a short drive from Los Angeles and San Diego, hotel and restaurant specials and endless entertainment await couples looking for a romantic Southern California escape.
Free Hotel Stays During Gay Days Anaheim 2015
09/29/2015
Costa Mesa, Calif. – Sept. 29, 2015 – Gay Days Anaheim 2015 returns on Oct. 2 - 4. Guests traveling to Southern California for the weekend's festivities will want to book their stay at select nearby Costa Mesa hotels to receive three nights stay for the price of two.
Sundays FREE in Costa Mesa
09/14/2015
Costa Mesa, Calif. – Sept. 14, 2015 – Experience Southern California this fall with a free night stay in Costa Mesa.
Stay in Costa Mesa, Play at the Disneyland® Resort for Free
08/03/2015
COSTA MESA, Calif. – Aug. 3, 2015– Summer just became more magical in Southern California with the announcement of Costa Mesa's Magical Memories Package.
The Westin South Coast Plaza ready to show off restyled rooms
06/29/2015
COSTA MESA, Calif. (June 29, 2015) - Costa Mesa, located in Southern California, continues to provide guests the utmost in comfort and convenience with the reopening of 394 restyled guestrooms, including 17 suites at The Westin South Coast Plaza.
Costa Mesa Announces Southern California Summer Specials and Events
06/23/2015
COSTA MESA, Calif. (June 23, 2015)- Costa Mesa has just announced an exciting lineup of summer specials and events, including hotel deals, exciting concert performances, the 125th celebration of the world-renowned Orange County Fair and new easy transportation to the Disneyland® Resort!
Travel Costa Mesa Gets ART(sy)
05/05/2015
COSTA MESA, Calif. – May 4, 2015 – The Costa Mesa Conference and Visitor Bureau (CMCVB), in partnership with the Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART), South Coast Plaza and the city of Costa Mesa.
Get $50 with a Spring Break Stay in Costa Mesa, Orange County
04/01/2015
Costa Mesa, CA – March 24, 2015 – The Costa Mesa Conference and Visitor Bureau is pleased to announce a special offer from partner hotels that is sure to put a spring in traveler's steps this season. Visitors who book a stay at a participating Costa Mesa hotel between March 29 and April 11, 2015 will receive a $50 American Express® gift card.
Win a trip to Southern California and a $2,500 shopping spree at South Coast Plaza
03/05/2015
Costa Mesa, Calif. – Feb. 8, 2016 – Enjoy Valentine's Day in Costa Mesa. Just a short drive from Los Angeles and San Diego, hotel and restaurant specials and endless entertainment await couples looking for a romantic Southern California escape.
The OC Hotel Joins the Travel Costa Mesa
02/20/2015
COSTA MESA, CA – (February 19, 2015) – The Costa Mesa Conference and Visitor Bureau (CMCVB) is excited to announce the newest addition to its group of hotel partners. The OC Hotel will officially be welcomed into the CMCVB family today as the 11th hotel represented by the Bureau.
Valentines Day Weekend Specials in Costa Mesa
02/02/2015
Costa Mesa, Calif. – Feb. 8, 2016 – Enjoy Valentine's Day in Costa Mesa. Just a short drive from Los Angeles and San Diego, hotel and restaurant specials and endless entertainment await couples looking for a romantic Southern California escape.
Segerstom Center For The Arts Presents The 4th Annual Off Center Festival
01/15/2015
Segerstom Center For The Arts Presents The 4th Annual Off Center Festival Incredible line up of musical performances, theater productions and events set to begin January 21.
Stay in Costa Mesa and Get $50
11/25/2014
COSTA MESA, CA – Nov. 25, 2014 - The Costa Mesa Conference and Visitor Bureau is pleased to announce the anticipated return of its Stay and Get $50 campaign for the upcoming holiday season. Now through January 4, 2015, visitors who book an overnight stay in a participating Costa Mesa hotel will receive a $50 American Express® gift card.
Costa Mesa Representatives Embark on Second International Visit This Year to Promote Overseas Travel to the SoCal Destination
11/03/2014
COSTA MESA, CA – (November 3, 2014) – The Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau (CMCVB) along with the Orange County Visitors Association (OCVA) embarked on their second international trip of 2014 this October.
Costa Mesa Restaurant Week Returns August 15th
08/04/2014
COSTA MESA, CA – August 4, 2014 - The Costa Mesa Conference and Visitor Bureau (CMCVB) is pleased to announce the return of the annual Costa Mesa Restaurant Week. T
Costa Mesa Hotel Packages and Deals During OC Fair
07/18/2014
COSTA MESA, CA (July 18, 2014) – The highly anticipated OC Fair, themed Summer Starts Here, has returned to the Orange County Fairgrounds. With a line up of fun summer activities, including outdoor concerts at Pacific Amphitheater, culinary cook-offs and wine tasting, iconic carnival rides and animal exhibits slated all month long, those traveling into the city and even locals planning a staycation can benefit from special hotel packages and rates. The OC Fair events calendar gives a complete list of the events scheduled for the 23- day fair.
Costa Mesa Joins Orange County Visitors Association in Expanding Presence South of the Border
06/11/2014
MEXICO CITY – (June 11, 2014) – The Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau (CMCVB) along with the Orange County Visitors Association (OCVA) have announced plans to increase their international presence. New tourism sales offices, headed by the OCVA, will open in Mexico City and Guadalajara this summer in recognition of the growing volume of visitors the Southern California area receives from Mexico each year.
Costa Mesa Welcomes Largest Chinese Mice Group to visit U.S.
05/23/2014
Costa Mesa, CA (May 22, 2014) — The Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau (CMCVB) welcomes 7,000 attendees for the Perfect (China) Corporation Seminar – an international conference coordinated by CITS International M.I.C.E. Co. Ltd., a major meeting, incentive, conference and exhibition (MICE) company based in China, and hosted by the Orange County Visitors Association (OCVA) and the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau.
Travel Costa Mesa Sponsors OC Marathon for a fourth year
05/02/2014
Costa Mesa, CA (May 22, 2014) — The Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau (CMCVB) welcomes 7,000 attendees for the Perfect (China) Corporation Seminar – an international conference coordinated by CITS International M.I.C.E. Co. Ltd.
Costa Mesa Gears Up For Summer With An Exciting Event Schedule
03/31/2014
Costa Mesa, CA (May 22, 2014) — The Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau (CMCVB) welcomes 7,000 attendees for the Perfect (China) Corporation Seminar – an international conference coordinated by CITS International M.I.C.E. Co. Ltd.
Costa Mesa Canada Sweepstakes
02/24/2014
Costa Mesa, CA (May 22, 2014) — The Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau (CMCVB) welcomes 7,000 attendees for the Perfect (China) Corporation Seminar – an international conference coordinated by CITS International M.I.C.E. Co. Ltd.
Costa Mesa Hosts China Fam Trip
02/21/2014
Costa Mesa, CA (February 21, 2014) – The Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau (CMCVB) along with the Orange County Visitor's Association (OCVA) welcomed international travel representatives from Shanghai and Beijing, China this past weekend for a familiarization (Fam) trip touring Costa Mesa's top attractions. OCVA Shanghai sales manager, Cherrie Yang, led the day with Paulette Lombardi-Fries, president of the CMCVB.
Costa Mesa Welcomes New Marketing Manager
01/19/2014
Costa Mesa, CA (January 9, 2014) – The Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau (CMCVB) recently named Linda Ta as marketing manager
Avenue of the Arts, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Awarded Coveted Aaa Four-Diamond Award
01/01/2014
COSTA MESA, California, November 8, 2005 – What do New York, Chicago, San Francisco and a handful of other well-known cities have in common with The OC's Costa Mesa? Like those other sophisticated metropolises, this City of the Arts now has its own theme song, too, "Costa Mesa U.S.A."
Costa Mesa Hosts China Fam Trip For Aits Tour Group
11/15/2013
COSTA MESA, CA – December 9, 2016 – Southern California's Costa Mesa is a year-round destination in The OC where dining, shopping and Broadway performances are just the beginning of the experience to be had in the City of the ArtsTM and the holidays are a spectacular time to visit.
Costa Mesa To Join Orange County Delegates In China
10/04/2013
COSTA MESA, CA – December 9, 2016 – Southern California's Costa Mesa is a year-round destination in The OC where dining, shopping and Broadway performances are just the beginning of the experience to be had in the City of the ArtsTM and the holidays are a spectacular time to visit. Below is a round up of holiday events and specials in Costa Mesa.
Travel Costa Mesa Announces Costa Mesa Restaurant Week 2013
08/16/2013
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA ? The Costa Mesa Conference and Visitor Bureau announced today that the third annual Costa Mesa Restaurant Week will be held August 16-23, 2013.
Travel Costa Mesa Works To Update City Identity
08/29/2012
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA ? The Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau announced that they are building the new identity for the city of Costa Mesa – and that identity is the "City of the Arts™."
Travel Costa Mesa Announces Redesigned Website
02/02/2012
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA ?The Costa Mesa Conference & Visitor Bureau (CVB) announced that they have completed the website redesign of TravelCostaMesa.com, which just recently launched.
Costa Mesa "Best In Food" Finalist In Rand Mcnally/Usa Today "Best Of The Road" Competition
07/27/2011
COSTA MESA, CA – December 9, 2016 – Southern California's Costa Mesa is a year-round destination in The OC where dining, shopping and Broadway performances are just the beginning of the experience to be had in the City of the ArtsTM and the holidays are a spectacular time to visit.
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