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Enjoy a FREE Art Walk around Costa Mesa!
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Add the City of the Arts to your list of things to do on your next trip to Orange County. Costa Mesa has something to offer every art lover, from performances to museums and even public art! A perfect introduction to the art scene is The Costa Mesa Art Walk. Click “More Details” to access the free audio guide.
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The fully online, audio tour will lead you to over 20 pieces of public art.
Costa Mesa, California, United States
There are over 20 pieces of public art to explore around Costa Mesa. You’ll be able to see various styles of art like vibrant metal fixtures and classic sculptures. The audio guide will give you an in depth explanation of each stop on the tour as well as lead you to your next destination on the tour. Be sure to explore all the architecture along the walk as we.
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Each stop on the tour is within short walking distance from the next.
686 Anton Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA
All of the stops on the self-guided tour are completely walkable. Some are even within the same plaza and can be seen from your previous stop.
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Some of the art is tucked away into the architecture of the surrounding buildings. Like the Fire Bird at Segerstrom Hall.
600 Town Center Dr
Costa Mesa, CA
You'll visit a few pieces of art that are situated in and around the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Costa Mesa aptly named the City of the Arts for all the various expressions of art offers the public. Be sure to see what is being presented at Segerstrom, while you're in town!
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Since the tour is self-guided, you can take your time viewing each unique artwork.
600 Town Center Dr
Costa Mesa, CA
Since the audio-guide is completely online, you are free to peruse the walk at your own pace and spend as long as you'd like at each piece. You might have to do a little extra searching as you follow along on your map. Who wouldn't love an artfully crafted scavenger hunt?!
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While on the walking tour, you'll be led to the Orange County Museum of Art.
3333 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Orange County Museum of Art is always a good idea! Most of the stops on the tour are situated around this beautiful museum that opened it's doors to the public in 2022. OCMA was made possible by 13 women who founded the Balboa Pavilion Gallery in 1962
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OCMA is free to the public and hosts over 4,500 pieces of art in continuously rotating exhibits.
3333 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The exhibits at OCMA are continuously changing, so it's always worth a visit whenever you're in Costa Mesa or Orange County. In addition to the beautiful art, there are events and special educational opportunities offered at the museum. Be sure to check out their website for the most up-to-date information.
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Swipe up for the free audio guide!
Costa Mesa, California, United States
The Costa Mesa Art Walk is the perfect introduction to the City of the Arts. Seeing over 20 unique pieces of art paired with the Orange County Museum of Art and adjacent Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall makes for the perfect art-forward day in Costa Mesa!