Things to Do in Costa Mesa - Restaurant Week 2013       Are you looking to save some money?  Have you been looking for your new favorite place to eat?  If either of these fit your bill, why not take advantage of Costa Mesa's Restaurant Week?   It takes place from 16-23, 2013 and features some of the cities best restaurants.  Some of the restaurants have great discounts, some have prix fixe meals.    Check out what's available and then check back by to let me know what was your favorite place and the best meal.   For more information, see Costa Mesa Restaurant Week.     08/11/2013

Movie Monday Presents Evita at the Segerstrom Center 8-5-13   This Monday, August 5, 2013, and the movie starts at dusk. The movie Evita will be playing at the Segerstrom Center.  Plan to bring chairs, blankets and snacks to make the experience truly enjoyable.  If you don't feel like bringing food, Patina Catering will have some snacks and beverages available.     08/04/2013

Things to Do in Costa Mesa - Hall and Oates at the Pac Am 2013     Daryl Hall and John Oates the big '80s duo will be playing at the Pacific Amiptheatre in Costa Mesa on August 8, 2013 at 8:15pm. Tickets are priced from $19.50 to $49.50.   For more info, please see Hall and Oates at the Pac Am.   08/04/2013

Things to Do in Costa Mesa - Damsels of Destruction Demolition Derby 8-9-13     This Demolition Derby will take place on Friday August 9, 2013 at the OC Fairgrounds at 8pm. Tickets are $16.50 each, and reserved seats include a free ticket to the Orange County Fair. As if the smashing fun wasn't enough reason to attend, it will also benefit Susan G. Komen for a Cure OC.   For more information, please see Demolition Derby.     08/04/2013

Things to Do in Costa Mesa - Motor Home Madness Demolition Derby 8-8-13       This Demolition Derby will take place at the Orange County Fairgrounds at 8pm on August 8, 2013.  Free admission to the Orange County Fair is included with reserved seats to the Demolition Derby. Tickets are $16.50 each.   Please see OC Fair for more info.     08/04/2013

Things to Do in Costa Mesa - Homemade Scones Class at Piecemakers   On Friday, August 9, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm, Piecemakers will teach you how to make several different kinds of scones as well as lemon curd.  So if you need a sweet lesson, make time in your calendar.   The cost of the class is $35.  For more information, please call 714-641-3112 or see Piecemakers.      08/04/2013

Things to Do in Costa Mesa - 14th Annual Cruisin' for a Cure - 2013   On September 28, 2013, beginning at 7am, the Orange County Fairgrounds will be host to the 14th Annual Cruisin' for a Cure to help raise funds for prostrate cancer in concert with the City of Hope.  There are 200 vendors and 20,000 guests expected.         The price for tickets is $15 ($13 if you have a AAA card), and kids under 12 years old are free.   For more info, please see Cruisin' for a Cure.     08/04/2013

Things to Do in Costa Mesa - Cooking Camp for Little Chefs - 8-7-13   This cooking camp at Surfas will take place from 12:30 to 2:30 on 8-7-13.  The cost is $50, and the class is or children from 7 to 11 years old. The kids will have the opportunity to learn to make things like strawberry lemonade and chocolate chip cookie cakes.   For more information, please see Kids' Cooking School.         07/28/2013

hings to Do in Costa Mesa - Free Movie Mondays at Segerstrom Hall     Segerstrom Hall is in the midst of its Free Moview Mondays this summer, and there are still two movies left in the series.   On Monday, July 29, 2013, Phantom of the Opera will play and on Monday, August 5, 2013, Evita will be presented.   It is shown on a screen just next to Segerstrom Hall, and people are welcome to bring a picnic, though no barbeques or hibachis. There are also vendors if you don't want to bring your own.   Come on out and enjoy. 07/28/2013

Things to Do in Costa Mesa - 14th Annual Elvis Festival - 8-25-13   The 14th Annual Elvis Festival will take place at the Orange County Fairgrounds on 8-25-13 from 10am to 4pm.  There will be three stages dedicated to the King.    Tributes will include  a Cadillac Car Show and hair contests.     The price is $2, and children 12 and under are free.   07/28/2013

16th Annual O.C.T.C. Pancake 5k Run/Walk   On July 28, 2013 at 8:00 am, the 16th Annual O.C.T.C. will begin.  In addition to the 5K, there will be a 1k kids' walk and a the pancake breakfast.  All proceeds of this event will go to the Estancia track and cross country teams.   The cost of the event is $30 for the 5k run and $10 for the kids' run.  For more information, please see O.C.T.C Pancake 5k Run/Walk.     07/21/2013

Things to Do in Costa Mesa - Orange Crush Demolition Derby     Come see the demolition derby at the Orange County Fair on August 7, 2013 at 8:00 pm.  Tickets for reserved seats are $16.50 each, and these tickets include fee admission to the Orange County Fair.   For more information, please see Orange Crush Demolition Derby.     07/21/2013

Counting Crows at the Pacific Ampitheatre Tonight! 7/21/2013     If you're trying to decide what to do tonight, why not hop on over to the OC Fair for a night with the Counting Crows and the Wallflowers after riding a few rides and scarfing down some truly caloric fair food.  The concert starts at 7pm.   Your ticket to the Counting Crows includes a free ticket to the Orange County Fair, so why not take advantage of it?     Tickets to the concert range from $29.50 to $59.50. Please see Counting Crows for more information.   See Orange County Fair for more information about the Fair.   07/21/2013

Orange County Fair 2013       I've loved going to the OC Fair for as long as I can remember whether it was the animals, the pig races, the rides, the exhibits or the food, it didn't matter, I loved and still love all of it.           These days I get to enjoy it with my own family. Please see The Orange County Fair through the Eyes of a Four Year Old.   How about you, what are your favorite memories of the OC Fair? Please let me know in the comments below.   OC Fair 2013 Details The 2013 Orange County Fair runs from July 12 to August 11. It is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.   Ticket prices as follows: Children under 6 - free Children 6 - 12 - $6 60 and over - $8 Everyone else - $11     The fair is open noon to midnight Wednesday through Friday and 10am to midnight Saturday and Sunday.    ... 07/14/2013

Costa Mesa Concerts in the Park Fairview Park 2013     Each year, the month of July brings free concerts in the park to Fairview Park in Costa Mesa.   This year, the concerts start on July 2 and run each Tuesday through July 30, 2013.   The concerts begin at 6:15pm and last for approximately one and a half hours. Pack a dinner or enjoy the gourmet food trucks along with your concert.  There are free activities for kids too.  So, grab your friends, family and neighbors and head on out to Free Concerts in the Park at Fairview Park. See the schedule below: 7/2/13 - The Answer - Classic Rock 7/9/13 - Britain's Finest - Tribute to the Beatles 7/16/13 -Mark Wood and the Parrothead Band - Tribute to Jimmy Buffet 7/23/13 - Kirk Wall as Elvis - Tribute to Elvis 7/30/13 - Rod Piazza and the Might... 07/14/2013

The OC Fair 2013 | Orange County Fair Opens Today July 12, 2013 at 12:00 PM The 2013 OC Fair  opens today! The OC Fair runs through August 11, 2013. Why not come on out to the OC Fair and enjoy the entertainment, exhibits, concerts,. The OC Fair 2013 opens today at 12 pm. Today is a perfect day as the weather is cool. FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING TODAY FROM 12 PM TO 1 PM The ticket admission information is as follows for the OC Fair. General (ages 13–59) $11Seniors (ages 60+) $8Youth (ages 6–12) $6Children 5 and under are free Additional ticket information here The OC Fair hours are: July 12 - August 11, 2013 (Open Wednesday - Sunday)Wednesday - Friday: Noon - MidnightSaturday & Sunday: 10 am - Midnight The Pacific Amphitheater located at the OC Fair has scheduled concerts this summer and... 07/12/2013

  East Costa Mesa at South Orange County CA is one the most well-liked areas for homes for living and investment by residents and owners.    People at East Costa Mesa are attracted there for many reasons: Location close to Newport Heights and Newport Harbor Great weather all year round Good public schools Nice restaurants and shopping areas Location close to Irvine Avenue near Newport Beach's Upper back bay Walking, running and biking trails and streets Friendly neighbors Lots of single level homes Large yards Quiet sand safe neighborhoods  Quaint homes built mostly between 1946 and 1974 Wide public streets Most homes with two car garages Some areas with alleys and garages located behind Low property taxes Vehicle parking OK on public streets Views toward Newport Beach upper back bay Ea... 07/10/2013

Things to Do in Costa Mesa - First Fridays Car Show           The first Friday of every month brings the First Fridays Car Show at Costa Mesa Civic Center located at 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. The next one will occur on Friday, August 2, 2013 from 6pm to 8:30pm.   This car show features custom, classic and exotic cars.   The first 100 cars get free food truck vouchers.   Admittance and parking are free, so come out and see all of these amazing cars.         07/07/2013

Costa Mesa Fireworks Rules and Regulations 2013   For 2013, fireworks can be sold in Costa Mesa from June 30, 2013 to July 4, 2013. Fireworks may be used from July 2 to July 4, 2013 from 4pm to 10pm. Fireworks will not be permitted in public parking lots, on school grounds or public parks.            Fireworks sales are a great fundraiser for many school and sports' programs locally.   Costa Mesa is one of only a handful of cities in Orange County that allows fireworks to be set off by the general public. The others are Garden Grove, Buena Park, Santa Ana, Stanton and Westminster. So, consider how fortunate we are to be able to share this experience with our friends and family.                 If setting off your own fireworks doesn't appeal to you, and you would rather see professiona... 07/03/2013

Costa Mesa 60th Anniversary Celebration in Review         The Costa Mesa 60th anniversary celebration has come to an end, and we were fortunate to have the opportunity to attend.              It was fun to walk down the middle of the street and realize that this was where there were usually so many cars as we strolled along amidst numerous restaurants and artists who were creating their artwork while we watched.                                    There was also the wonderful classic car show where my son kept pointing out the cars that were sale in hopes that I would take one home.                                                                 There was even a preview of the upcoming Orange County Fair with a few carnival rides and games for the kids to enjoy.   We spent a lovely after... 06/30/2013