Costa Mesa is Calling! Cure Your Winter Blues With Costa Mesa’s Art Culture
While the rest of the country is bundled in layers, Costa Mesa offers an inviting escape from the winter blues. Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel sits in the hub of the city and is known for design as detailed as the art that lines nearby OCMA’s galleries. This winter, Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa Hotel is offering a Discover Costa Mesa package so travelers can experience the best of this beloved Orange County city. Stroll along palm-tree-lined streets and enjoy some retail therapy at the world-class shopping destination South Coast Plaza. Then head to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, where curtains rise for Broadway shows, which are best followed up by a nightcap at Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Bar. If you’re looking for a sign to visit, this is it! Here’s everything you can experience when you book the Discover Costa Mesa package this winter.
Boutique Accommodations at Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
A mix of city life and lakeside leisure, a stay at Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa Hotel is bound to feel like an elevated escape for staycationers and vacationers alike. Costa Mesa’s only AAA Four Diamond hotel is minutes from many of Orange County’s most iconic attractions: The Balboa Peninsula, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, South Coast Plaza and more. As you walk through the double-door entrance, you’re immersed in the grandeur of Costa Mesa’s art and theater culture. Grand chandeliers illuminate the lobby, and suites showcase eco-friendly hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling marble and granite bathrooms and luxury linens. Bold prints of city skylines adorn the walls, and out the window, guests can revel in calming vistas of the hotel’s koi fish-abundant lake. Spend afternoons strolling the waterside or lounging in a private cabana by the pool before exploring Costa Mesa’s vibrant nightlife.
Daily Breakfast for Two at Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Bar
One of the best parts of staying at a hotel is indulging in on-site dining. Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Bar at Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa Hotel matches the luxe vibe of the surrounding neighborhood. The Discover Costa Mesa package includes breakfast for two, and we love the Power Bowl for an energy boost in the morning. Later in the day, it’s the perfect place to set the mood before heading to the Orange County Museum of Art or Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Their bar menu even offers cocktails in theme with current shows and stays open till 1 a.m. for a nightcap. The market-driven menu boasts elevated American cuisine, but the atmosphere is casual enough for dining in after a long day of travel.
Free Art Tour at OCMA
Romanticize your life with a stroll through the captivating galleries of the Orange County Museum of Art. Located across the street from the hotel, this free art gallery is a must-add to your itinerary. Don’t know where to start? Guests who book the Discover Costa Mesa package are offered free tours through all exhibits. “A Moment in Time” is OCMA’s most recent addition to the gallery. This permanent collection of 4,500 works serves as a testament to the artists who made OCMA a sought-after museum for contemporary art. All pieces in the museum have been created in the 20th or 21st century and function as an autobiography of the museum’s history.
Luxury Shopping + VIP Access at South Coast Plaza
South Coast Plaza is so close, you don’t even need to drive, but with complimentary valet service, you may as well! That way, you have more trunk space for your purchases too. Download the VIP Passport app for exclusive deals at South Coast Plaza’s collection of high-end brands and boutiques. Window shop to complete your winter wardrobe, and when you’ve shopped till you dropped, gather your bearings in the exclusive Access Suite Lounge, which you’ll have access to through the Discover Costa Mesa package. This VIP retreat is located on the second level outside Saks Fifth Avenue and is typically available to invite-only guests. Inside the lounge, plush loveseats await, as do personal stylists and styling rooms. But first things first—cappuccino or champagne?
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Broadway Shows at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
A stay at Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa Hotel would not be complete without visiting the Segerstrom Center for the Arts—one of the nation’s most respected performing arts centers—and it sits minutes from the hotel lobby. Touring Broadway shows and world-class acts rotate through this venue, so there’s always something exciting to see. Don’t miss the Tony Award winning “Disney’s The Lion King,” running Feb. 1-25, 2024. Sip on a themed cocktail from Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Bar before the show! The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is adjacent to the Orange County Museum of Arts and is just a four-minute walk from Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa Hotel. Not to mention, a show is the perfect occasion to show off new purchases from South Coast Plaza.
Hotel Self-Parking or Complimentary Shuttle to and From John Wayne Airport
Let Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa Hotel tackle the logistics of your trip. The Discover Costa Mesa package covers self-parking, which usually costs $37 a night. And yes, there are spots with Tesla and EV charging stations for eco-friendly vehicles through valet. Come and go as you please, but with OCMA, South Coast Plaza and Segerstrom Center for the Arts all within walking distance, driving isn’t even necessary. If you’re flying into OC, the hotel also offers complimentary transportation to and from John Wayne Airport. Simply set up a pick-up time with the hotel’s full-service concierge and a shuttle will be waiting for you. This way, arriving at your getaway is hassle-free, whether you’re driving into town or coming from afar.
Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
3350 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714.751.5100
