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Shhh! It’s A Secret.
When we first launched I Heart Costa Mesa almost a year ago, we thought we knew our city. I...
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Mon Cœur! C’est Mon Voir…
Costa Mesans are creative doers. Doesn’t matter if it’s building furniture,...
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Horti-Sculpture: Organic Designs By Aggelige
Is there anything lovelier than Costa Mesa’s mild, Mediterranean climate? Our weather...
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Found In Translation: Meraki Barre
Here at I Heart Costa Mesa, we are always learning new things. It might be our favorite...
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Board Certified: Uhuru Surfcraft
There’s no denying that surf culture is a way of life for so many Costa Mesans. Our...
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The Dream Makers: Davis Ink
What is it about Costa Mesans and courage? Do our soft ocean breezes awaken the inner...
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Mouthful Of Madness: Taco Asylum
Costa Mesa is teeming with tacos. As delicioso as that may be, Costa Mesans do...
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Carried Away: LOVE Reusable Bags
If you ever bump into the I Heart Costa Mesa team around town – and you’re in a...
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Mum’s The Word: Mother’s Market
Costa Mesans are, by and large, a healthful bunch. Cruise through Costa Mesa on any given...
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Fro-Yo Favorite: America’s Cup
Do you ever find yourself driving home from a weekend soccer game, a matinee, or lunch with...
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My Art And Soul: Tracey Moloney
One of our favorite things about Costa Mesa’s robust art community – besides...
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Know Your Neighborhoods: Fairview Park
In a city as diverse as Costa Mesa, no two neighborhoods are the same. So come along as we...
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Where’s The Party? Costa Mesa!
In a city as beautiful and brilliant as Costa Mesa, there’s always something to...
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Record Renaissance: Port of Sound
We live in the whirling-dervish days of intensifying technology – digitizing our...
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Know Your Neighborhoods: Canyon Park
In a city as diverse as Costa Mesa, no two neighborhoods are the same. So we’re happy...
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All Fired Up: Pitfire Pizza
I don’t know about you, Costa Mesa, but when this Maven is hungry like a bottomless...
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Mind Over Matter: The Gray Matter Museum of Art
Oh, Costa Mesa! You have the capacity to surprise even the most dedicated devotees among...
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The Grant Boys: Fully-Loaded Legacy
A few months ago, we spent the morning with the Costa Mesa Historical Society to delve more...
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Open House Creative: Home Is Where The Art Is
“Costa Mesa’s official motto is ‘City of the Arts,’ a title...
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GRIT Cycle: Pedal To The Metal
It’s no wonder Costa Mesa translates to “table on the coast” – our...
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Face To Face With The Music Factory
Alright, Costa Mesa, ‘fess up. Haven’t we all – at one time or another...
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Vitaly Caffè: The Joys Of Gelato
As our weather slowly melts into Costa Mesa’s hottest time of year, this Maven was...
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Fairview Park Fly-By
Have you ever been down to Fairview Park in Costa Mesa? ‘Picturesque’...
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New Directions: Putting Ladies First
Note: This is Part 2 in a two-part series. You can read Part 1 here. In a modern...
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Second-Chance Chic: Repeat Boutique
Note: This is Part 1 in a two-part series. You can read Part 2 here. Every week, I...
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Cultured Costa Mesa: Fermentation Farm
When the Midnight Muncheez off Victoria and Valley closed about a year ago, we were eager...
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Local Vintage: The Costa Mesa Historical Society
Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series on local, Costa Mesa history. You can read Part 2...
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31 Bits: Haute With A Heart
One of the best things about living in Costa Mesa is the sense of adventure and discovery...
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Sidecar: The Doughnut Is In The Details
If you have not yet heard of Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee, you’ve been living under...
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Heart Art? It’s All About Location
Do you ever find yourself driving down Placentia – you know, just unabashedly adoring...
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OCME: Come On Ride The Train!
If you didn’t love Costa Mesa before, you’ll flip for her now. That’s...
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Costa Mesa’s Very Own “Farm Sweet Farm”
Did you know Costa Mesa has its very own working farm? A full three acres, complete with...
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Brandy Young: CMA* Photographer Extraordinaire!
If you’ve spent any time at all on I Heart Costa Mesa, you’ve enjoyed some...
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