20% off (Sale price $64.08, Reg. Price $80.10) :: Hotel at a Glance: Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport BeachThough its situated right off the famed Pacific Coast Highway, the Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach is set apart from the whirlwind of nearby Los Angeles and Anaheim. Families often use the hotel as a home base to check out Southern California’s beaches and theme parks—not only Disneyland, but also Knotts Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City water park (about a 30-minute drive from the hotel). Stay connected with complimentary wireless Internet access. Take a dip in the heated outdoor pool or hot tub. Eat up at the hotels Sunset Grille, which serves classic American food for breakfast and dinner.Costa Mesa, California: Art Galleries and Eclectic Shopping near Newport BeachThe city of Costa Mesa is set in Orange County in Southern California, tucked away about 20 miles from downtown Anaheim and about 45 minutes southeast of Los Angeles. The New York Times called Costa Mesa a cultural beacon, singling out its many art galleries as well as the stunning architecture of Segerstrom Concert Hall, which is decked out in hundreds of crystalline globes. For a dose of Costa Mesas artsy shopping scene, visit The LAB Antimall, which stages outdoor concerts and exhibits by local artists and features a vintage-clothing boutique.A short drive west is Newport Beach, where you can take advantage of numerous outdoors activities along the coast. On the beachs Balboa Peninsula, you can body surf at The Wedge—a jetty renowned for its massive waves. If you’re traveling with kids, its worth stopping by Balboa Fun Zone, an old-fashioned beachside amusement park.
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