Historical Costa Mesa Bike Tour
Dear Costa Mesa community, Join us for a free bike ride through the city with Councilmember Reynolds on Saturday 28 at 2 PM. Please sign-up at the following link: Sign Up
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Angie Kardasian’s “The Power of One” on September 8, 2024
Dear Costa Mesa community, Join us for a talk by Angie Kardasian, author of the book “The Power of One” on September 8, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Norma Hertzog Center (1845 Park Avenue, 92627). Please sign-up at the following link: Signup Angie was a California-based restaurateur who moved to New York City after 9/11 to cook for firefighters at ground zero. You can read a story about Angie on the Orange County Register here. A…
Chris Epting’s “The Lost Landmarks of Orange County” on July 14th
Dear Costa Mesa community, Join us for a talk by Chris Epting, author of the new book "The Lost Landmarks of Orange County". Please sign-up at the following link: RSVP Chris is a prolific writer and historian with a passion for preserving the rich heritage of Orange County, California. With a diverse body of work that spans 45 books, Epting is renowned for his in-depth exploration of the region's history and cultural landmarks. Specializing in Orange County…
2024 Speakers Event!
Join us Sunday May 12th 2pm for Costa Mesa Historical Society's 2024 Speakers event. Dick Metz- Growing up in Laguna in the 30's, the first surfboard Dick owned weighed more than 100 pounds and was made out of solid redwood. Join us as Dick Metz takes us on his journey around the globe inspiring the movie "The Endless Summer". Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. Important! Admission is FREE! However due to limited seating, RSVP is…
2024 Speakers Event! A Review of Tustin’s Wooden Hangars
Join us for a presentation by Tustin Historical Society's former President Steve Sauers. He will take us on a journey reviewing the history of these giant historical structures. The old wooden hangars at the former Tustin Marine Corps Air Station have been part of Naval and Marine history for more than 80 years. Admission is free but RSVP is required due to limited seating. Call to reserve your seat 949-631-5918 with your name, how many are attending,…
Costa Mesa Vintage Homes – Spanish Colonial Revival
There's a new addition to the Costa Mesa Vintage Homes video series! Realtor Renee Pina takes us on a tour of 241 Broadway, the featured home for May in the Historic Properties of Costa Mesa - 2023 Calendar.
Fairview Register January/February 2023
Our January/February 2023 newsletter is now online! This edition includes "Orange Coast College's 75th Anniversary: Review of Academic Programs", "Newport Pop Festival" by Mari Page, and "Kona Lanes Memories" by Estelle Hughes. Fairview Register January/February 2023
January Event: The LAB and Other Unique Places created by Linda Sadeghi
The LAB stands for “Little American Business” and that’s exactly who Linda Sadeghi strives to support. The LAB began its journey to combat retail monotony in 1993 when it was recycled from a night-vision goggle factory located in Costa Mesa by The LAB Team, with Linda Sadeghi as the current steward. As owner/operator/designer, Linda is celebrating The LAB’s 30 years as a successful retail, restaurant, art, and entertainment venue for the “young at heart”. At the core…
Fairview Register November/December 2022
Our November/December 2022 newsletter is now online! This edition includes "Movie Memories From the Past" by Mari Page, an excerpt from the January 1983 Costa Mesa Historical Society Quarterly, as well as information about our upcoming January event. Fairview Register November/December 2022
3rd Annual Historic Homes Calendar 2024
Renee Pina has produced another Historic Homes calendar, this time featuring some of the city's most historic properties. In fact, most of the properties are eligible for the city's historic register. Each month features an image of the property as well as a little history from its owners, making it a community-driven project. Help us to raise awareness about the value of these homes to Costa Mesa and that they are vital to protecting the charm and…