A Local’s Go-To Costa Mesa and Laguna Beach Spots

Room & Board’s Retail Market Manager Shares His Weekly Favorites

Expert: Scott Jussila Best Spots in Costa Mesa and Laguna Beach
Credentials: Retail Market Manager, Room & Board SOCO

Monday

I always like to start my week with a visit to Blackmarket Bakery at The Camp in Costa Mesa. My usual order is a drip coffee and an apricot ginger scone—and a chocolate bar for a pick me up later in the day. So delicious!

www.blackmarketbakery.com

 

Tuesday

My colleagues and I sometimes treat ourselves to lunch at Marché Moderne at South Coast Plaza. The three course Spontané menu is one of the best values in not only Orange County, but all of Southern California.

www.marchemoderne.net

Wednesday

I like to break up the workweek with a great date night or evening with friends celebrating the culture of Orange County at the incredible Segerstrom Center for the Arts. They have world class Broadway, symphony and ballet—all in our neighborhood. Prices vary but there are many great seats at all levels.

www.scfta.com

 

Thursday

Fourth Street Market is the hipster way to explore food in Downtown Santa Ana. My favorites include Dos Chinos for a lite bite, Portola Coffee Lab for an artisan latte, and definitely end the visit with Chunk N Chip ice cream!

www.4thstreetmarket.com

 

Friday

Friday cocktails at Chef Amara Santana’s VACA—The Vaca Tonic is world class. Pair this signature cocktail with the albondigas (roasted lamb meatballs with yogurt and cucumbers.) Yummy!

www.vacaresturant.com

 

Saturday

Saturdays make for the perfect day in Laguna Beach checking out the exhibit at Laguna Art Museum. California based artists are featured at this beachfront museum in the art community of Laguna Beach.

www.lagunaartmuseum.org

 

Sunday

My Sunday Secret is to go to the Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach. Tucked away on 16th Street, you can explore on your own, with a friend or your family, the 15 native [plant] ecosystems of California. You will be inspired, enchanted and find some peace. The Butterfly House in the spring is so beautiful.   

www.encenter.org

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