Costa Mesa Locale
Home of the best sub in Costa Mesa, this sandwich shop is known for it's proximity to the high school and complimentary side dish.
Lil' Pickle
Two siblings, a goldfish and cat, cause much mayhem in this imaginary town of "Elmore."
Tumblr's "The lady doth protest too much"
"What were you doing at the Devil's Sacrament?"
These water bottles are known for their ability to fit in a cup holder without sacrificing a handle.
Stanleys
Typically gifted to very young graduates, this rhyming book focuses on the journey one takes in life.
Oh, the Places You'll Go
This freeway ends on the border of Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, and has a repeating number in the name.
The 55
Affectionately named after footwear, this monkey is Dora's best friend.
Boots
This fellow makeup Youtuber accused James Charles of ruining her birthday, crying "and you did it at my birthday dinner" in her expose video.
Tati Westbrook
This water bottle brand is known for the vibrant mismatched color schemes.
Owala
In a fifth grade class, a young boy renames his pen this word, which serves as the book's title.
Frindle
First word means dry hill, second word means green in Spanish. This street has a library and forms one massive loop.
Mesa Verde Dr.
In Star vs The Forces of Evil, this character dons a red hoodie and is a "misunderstood bad boy."
Marco Diaz
This movie about a rat and his cooking ability was turned into a TikTok musical.
Little green men, often bored.
Smiski
Originally written for adults, this book tackles dark and angry feelings as "wild" monsters.
Where the Wild Things Are
Named for the shape it creates, this downtown plaza has a movie theater, bowling, a Yardhouse, and Costa Mesa's hottest club.
Triangle Square
Recently made into a live action series, this TV show stars magical teenagers like Bloom, Musa, and Flora.
The Winx Club
With hilarious TikTok comments and dramatic deaths, this language app has taken over social media with it's relatable mascot.
Duolingo
This style of car is named after its most prominent feature, which is rarely even used by many consumers.
Pick-up truck
The Very Hungry this type of insect
Caterpillar
Currently named "Jack R. Hammet Sports Complex," our nicest local soccer spot once took on this agricultural name.
The farm
This show features an episode protesting dress codes where middle school students wear prison outfits to class, a mom posing as a sister, and Disney's first openly gay main character.
Andi Mack
The brothers in, ironically, "The Sister Squad"
The Dolan Twins
Small jars used for coffee by many a TikToker
Weck Jars
This cool cat is known for his beautiful red shoes and groovy buttons.
Pete the Cat