The TenantBase Tour Guide | Costa Mesa
A local's guide to Costa Mesa for businesses considering office space in the area, from a real local coffee shop feature to staff-recommended spots.
Welcome to the latest edition of the TenantBase Tour Guide, for startups and businesses looking to move into our wonderful Orange County cities. This week's featured city is Costa Mesa, centrally located between San Diego and Los Angeles and only minutes from the beach. Costa Mesa office space is plentiful and affordable.
Since its incorporation in 1932, Costa Mesa has grown from a semi-rural farming community of 17,000 to a suburban city of over 100,000. Costa Mesa is known for the world-class shopping center South Coast Plaza, theatre mecca Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and one of the largest fairs in the world, the Orange County Fair.
A Local Business Perspective
We caught up with sister-managers of local small business Coffee Nature, Chelsea and Megan Bradish, to ask them about their experience working and living in Costa Mesa. Coffee Nature has been in Costa Mesa since 2014 and has gained many fans for its friendly service, gluten-free treats, and wide range of drinks.
Update, 2026: Coffee Nature is confirmed still active and thriving, now with two locations and 900 or more reviews averaging above 4 stars.
"It is great to work in Costa Mesa because there are a lot of small businesses. A great resource for small businesses is other small businesses. For example, we buy our bagels and gluten free treats from shops down the road. We all support each other!"
Chelsea Bradish, Coffee Nature
Both sisters are big fans of The Wayfarer, a music venue that hosts indie rock singer-songwriters. They also name the LAB Anti-Mall as a great place to try out new restaurants and visit local shops.
"There is something for everyone here. There are so many different types of people that come here for recreation. There is Rockreation for rock climbing, a cool music scene at the Wayfarer, and upscale shopping at South Coast Plaza."
Megan Bradish, Coffee Nature
If you're considering relocating or moving your business here, check out some of the best places to meet, eat, and explore.
Areas to Work or Meet Outside the Office
- Coffee Nature: Try their cold brew drip coffee, which drips for 8 hours to create the perfect cup.
- Neat Coffee: Give the Honey Cinnamon Oat Milk Latte a try, their most popular drink.
- Milk & Honey: Their specialty is the Lavender Latte, especially good blended.
Restaurants
- Al Forno Caffe: Stop by for Wine Wednesdays, when wines by the bottle are half price.
- Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai: Regulars rave about the ramen, especially the Mixed Green Vegetable Ramen.
- Manpuku Tokyo BBQ Dining: A fan favorite here is the garlic rice.
Recreational Activities
- Shop at South Coast Plaza, one of the largest and most upscale shopping centers in the country.
- Explore the LAB Anti-Mall, converted from a former night vision goggle factory, home to independent shops, restaurants, and art installations that "combat retail monotony."
- Catch a live show at The Wayfarer, a favorite local music venue for indie rock.
- Try rock climbing at Rockreation, a favorite recreational spot for locals.
Find Space in Costa Mesa
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