Costa Mesa Pod

The Costa Mesa Pod is proud to feature local restaurant Tres Muchasos! This wine bar & kitchen opened in 2020 and is located right in the heart of Eastside Costa Mesa on 17th Street. The modern and classy design is inviting and hip. Listen up to find out about some of their most popular dishes and make note - they serve brunch ALL DAY! Make sure to follow them on Instagram too @tresmuchasoscm....

Today’s Costa Mesa Pod features The Crossing Church and its lead Pastor, Andrew Brownback.  The Crossing is a church for everyone and does a lot to support the local community too! You can't miss it as you drive down the 55 freeway and they recently started a local preschool too.  Find out more about how The Crossing plays a role in the Costa Mesa community and feel free to check it out! You...

Today’s Costa Mesa Pod features The Straw, a modern milkshake parlor. They have amazing nostalgic milkshakes as well as boozy ones - in short, something for everyone! Plus, to give it some hip flair they have music entertainment. And this isn't your grandparents music! Check them out on Instagram @thestrawoc to find out more. The Costa Mesa Pod was created and is hosted by Realtor Holly McDon...

Today’s Costa Mesa Pod features Flora Fauna Wellness, a local Acupuncture and integrative medicine clinic that helps people with their health and specializes in pain, digestive issues and anxiety.  Kacie, the owner, has amazing information on her Instagram that is aimed at helping you live your best life! Aside from Acupuncture, they also offer cupping, gua sha, microneedling and more! Learn all a...

Today’s Costa Mesa Pod features ARTime Barro, a local ceramics and pottery studio located at The Camp in Costa Mesa! They offer all sorts of great classes, events and even open studio too. They are family owned and also have classes for kids too. Check out all that they have to offer on their beautiful Instagram page, @artimebarro. The Costa Mesa Pod was created and is hosted by Realtor Holly McDo...

Today’s Costa Mesa Pod features Sweets By Sophh, a local business that designs the custom sweets of your dreams - it's like Candy Land has come to life! You can learn about how Sophie started her business, how she grows it, and the services she offers by visiting her Instagram, @sweetsbysophh.  Cookies, cakes, brownies and more - scroll through her feed to check out some of her designs! As we...

Today’s Costa Mesa Pod features Wax RX, a local skin care service that covers all of your waxing and esthetician needs. Kim, the owner, provides a wide array of services for men & women in her soothing office space that is located right over by The Lab and Camp. You can learn a lot about what specialties she covers and how to prepare by visiting her Instagram, @wax.rx. Personally, I love the n...

Today’s Costa Mesa Pod features Pacific Coast Digital Marketing. They are a women led digital marketing agency that helps businesses with their marketing and social media. Based in Costa Mesa, they are able to serve clients all over but take a special focus on the ones in their own backyard.  Check out their content Instagram, @pcdm.social. The Costa Mesa Pod was created and is hosted by Realtor H...

Today’s Costa Mesa Pod features the Frosting and Batter Bakery.  Check out their content Instagram, @frostingandbatterbakery.  Simply stunning sweets! The Costa Mesa Pod was created and is hosted by Realtor Holly McDonald, Compass, DRE #01892567. She can be reached at 714-928-4682 and is on Instagram @ realtorhollymcdonald.com .

Today’s Costa Mesa Pod features the Smart Fit Method , a science-based fitness center utilizing the latest modern technologies to help you fit your fitness goals. By using a unique blend of robotics and Artificial Intelligence, you can basically get a personalized training session in and get all of the health benefits in LESS TIME! All you need is to do three 20-minute sessions a week to get stron...

Today’s Costa Mesa Pod features the Backyard Estates, a local company that specializes in constructing ADU's (accessory dwelling units). Since we are seeing more and more of these units being constructed in Costa Mesa, this podcast is a great intro to explain what they are, why people are adding them, and the next steps to take if you have an interest in adding one. They have amazing content...

Today’s Costa Mesa Pod features the Orange County Model Engineers and the FREE train rides at Goathill Junction! They are known for their monthly train rides on the the third weekend of each month from 10am-3:30pm each Saturday & Sunday. This non-profit has a winding railroad track that covers close to 5 miles throughout the stunning mesa at Goathill Junction (right by Fairview Park). Railroad...

Today’s Costa Mesa Pod features Honey B Beauty Salon, your one stop salon shop in Costa Mesa. They offer it all - from tanning to blow outs to extensions to makeup - you can get all your glam done at one amazing place! Situated in the heart of Eastside Costa Mesa, Honey B Beauty Salon is extremely convenient to get to. The owner, Bonnie, is such a pleasure and makes it her mission to really bond w...

Today on the Costa Mesa Pod, I scream, you scream, we all scream for the So-Cal Social Ice Cream Truck! I interviewed Sandy Griswold, who is behind Orange County's new & unique ice cream event truck. This classic 1956 Chevy has been restored and has a chic, polished, and classic vibe. Some of the delicious ice cream they serve is reminiscent of the nostalgia that goes along with the 1950s...

The Costa Mesa Pod is thrilled to feature Align Bodywork & Yoga. They are focused on healing to help guests find health in mind, body & spirit. Some custom services that they provide include yoga, Reiki energy balancing, massage, cupping, sound therapy, aromatherapy and more. The wellness space is popular in Costa Mesa and getting personalized attention is the perfect way to show yourself...

The Costa Mesa Pod welcomes Style Society Boutique  to the podcast. Shelli, the owner, describes the clothing as LA meets OC, edgy with a bohemian ease. The clothing and accessories are fun, trendy, and cute. They have pieces for professional, social and laidback/workout/beach-y vibes. The boutique even hosts special events, collaborating with other local businesses for a unique experience. I abso...

The Costa Mesa Pod is thrilled to feature Factory Records - a Costa Mesa staple! Dave Noise started this music shop in 2010 and has been collecting vinyl since 1979. He has immersed himself in the music business for decades. Ripping this from their Yelp page - "Factory Records stocks thousands of record albums, 12" singles, and 45s, plus CDs. cassettes, stickers, buttons, patches, and mo...

Paper Cliche is a boutique design studio that focuses on paper products and calligraphy for weddings and events. Their minimalist design is modern yet romantic. Their cool studio also doubles as an event/rental space and has a chic vibe. Danielle is a Costa Mesa local who puts her heart and soul into this business and as a result they have been featured in numerous publications and websites and al...

Costa Mesa welcomes Amis De La Terre, a zero waste market! The owners, Jessica & Chris, have done extensive ocean research as part of their graduate studies and discovered that the amount of plastic polluting the ocean is completely unacceptable. Their shop name, which  translates to "Friends of the Earth," is all about helping the environment and helping you get the kitchen staples...

On The Costa Mesa Pod today we have Annie Young, publisher of Macaroni Kid for Costa Mesa, Newport Beach and Santa Ana, CA. This website has a ton of information about kid-friendly events and activities to do locally. Check out what's happening to get a better feel for the "chill" vibe and artistic setting that our area has to offer. Also, is your child a kidpreneur? Sign them up to...

Thinking about buying a home in Costa Mesa? Today the Costa Mesa Pod explores some of the unique things to know about what you can expect locally.  Whether you are a first time buyer, moving from another area, or just curious about some of the specific things you may encounter in our area, stay tuned and you'll learn all about the in and outs from our guest this week, Jeff Kirkpatrick  of Coa...

The Costa Mesa Pod is proud to feature Kissed By Tulips , a boutique floral boutique  in the heart of Costa Mesa. Owner Paige shares more background on why she decided to open this beautiful shop and Samantha, her talented floral designer, gives insight on the day-to-day operations. This upscale boutique is elegant yet modern, classy and here to make your flower needs blossom.  The quality of thei...

On this episode of the Costa Mesa Pod, I have the chance to sit down with Karen Nguyen, of Inspired Art Wine. This art and wine venue offers more than your typical art and wine shop. Karen shares more insight on the unique classes and events that they host as well as her wine background and more. They even offer pet drawing classes! Costa Mesa is the perfect spot for this type of business since we...

On this episode of the Costa Mesa Pod, I was able to interview Descanso Restaurant, which is a modern taqueria with plancha dining for a culturally immersive experience.  Make sure to give them a follow on Instagram at @descansorestaurant and go have a meal there ASAP! To be considered for the pod, please contact Realtor Holly McDonald at RealtorHollyMcDonald@gmail.com.

On this episode of the Costa Mesa Pod, I had a chance to speak with Steve at 9 Round, a kickboxing studio in Costa Mesa with a unique structure - no class times. The workouts are restructured too so there is a ton of variety. Plus you can gain some self-defense skills too. They are right over on Baker Street at Fairview. Follow them on Instagram @9roundcostamesa. Try them out for one FREE week if...