Weekend guide

48 hours in COSTA MESA, California

A two-day route built from 5 independent listings on this hub — not a paid ranking.

  1. Saturday afternoon

    Settle in outdoors

    Start on the patio while the light is still good.

    Open Green Cheek Beer →

    Microbrewery

    Green Cheek Beer

    Costa Mesa, California

    PatioFoodKids
  2. Saturday night

    Stay out for the room

    Live music nights make this the later stop.

    Open Karl Strauss Brewing Co - Costa Mesa →

    Brewpub

    Karl Strauss Brewing Co - Costa Mesa

    Costa Mesa, California

    PatioFoodKids
  3. Sunday midday

    Eat with the pour

    Food trucks or a kitchen make this the reset meal.

    Open Gunwhale Ales →

    Microbrewery

    Gunwhale Ales

    Costa Mesa, California

    DogsPatioFood
  4. Sunday evening

    One more round

    Close the weekend at a highly rated independent taproom.

    Open Armed Forces Winery and Brewery →

    Winery

    Armed Forces Winery and Brewery

    COSTA MESA, California

Planning FAQs for COSTA MESA

How should I spend 48 hours in COSTA MESA taprooms?

Start at Green Cheek Beer, then Karl Strauss Brewing Co - Costa Mesa, Gunwhale Ales, Armed Forces Winery and Brewery. The route uses 5 independent listings in COSTA MESA, California.

What is the best dog-friendly taproom in COSTA MESA?

Gunwhale Ales is a top dog-friendly taproom in COSTA MESA. Look for the dog-friendly filter on this hub.

Which breweries in COSTA MESA have outdoor patios?

Green Cheek Beer, Gunwhale Ales, Karl Strauss Brewing Co - Costa Mesa list outdoor patio seating. Patio listings on Taprooms Near Me also cover fire-pit and heater nights.

Where are food trucks parked near COSTA MESA taprooms?

Green Cheek Beer, Gunwhale Ales, Karl Strauss Brewing Co - Costa Mesa list food trucks in COSTA MESA. Open those brewery pages for the current rotation.

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