Best points of interest near Costa Mesa
61 points of interest · 61 ranked · updated 2026-07-19 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Costa Mesa, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 61 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Orange Coast College
0.5 mi away
Orange Coast College operates an aquarium near Costa Mesa in coastal California. Visitors can explore marine life exhibits at this educational facility. The aquarium serves both…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#2
Gengaa
1.4 mi away
Genga, alternative spelling Gengaa and Kengaa, was a Tongva and Acjachemen village located on Newport Mesa overlooking the Santa Ana River in the Newport Beach and Costa Mesa…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#3
Location 1980
1.5 mi away
Location 1980 is an art gallery situated near Costa Mesa in Orange County, California. Visitors to the gallery can explore contemporary artwork in this Southern California venue…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#4
Martin Lawrence Galleries
2.4 mi away
Martin Lawrence Galleries is an art gallery located near Fountain Valley in Orange County, California. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#5
Liulu
2.5 mi away
Liulu is an art gallery located in the Tustin Legacy area of California. Visitors will find contemporary art exhibitions and installations at this venue. The gallery serves as a…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#6
Bear Street Gallery
2.7 mi away
Bear Street Gallery is an art gallery located near Santa Ana in Orange County, California. Visitors will find artwork on display in this dedicated gallery space. The location sits…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#7
Showcase Gallery
2.7 mi away
Showcase Gallery is an art gallery located near Santa Ana, California. Visitors will find artwork displayed in an indoor gallery setting. The venue serves the local arts community…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#8
Orange County Museum of Art
2.8 mi away
The UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art is a modern and contemporary art museum located on the campus of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#9
Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art
3.4 mi away
The Jack and Shanaz Langson Institute and Museum of California Art is located near Irvine, California and focuses on California art. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
Lahaina Galleries
4.0 mi away
Lahaina Galleries is an art gallery located near UC Irvine in Orange County, California. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 11…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#11
Newport Pier
4.0 mi away
The Newport Pier is one of two municipal piers in the city of Newport Beach, California. The pier replaced the McFadden Wharf (1888-1939) and the site is registered as California…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
Newport Landing Whale Watching
4.2 mi away
Newport Landing Whale Watching is a whale watching attraction located in Newport Beach, California. Visitors can embark on boat tours to observe marine life in the Pacific Ocean…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Bunnyhenge
4.4 mi away
Bunnyhenge is an attraction located near UC Irvine in Orange County, California. Visitors to this site will find an art installation featuring rabbit sculptures arranged in a…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Costa Mesa
The Costa Mesa area has 61 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Costa Mesa
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.