{"id":28091,"date":"2018-04-17T07:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-04-17T14:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=28091"},"modified":"2022-10-02T11:08:09","modified_gmt":"2022-10-02T18:08:09","slug":"best-of-orange-county-couples-costa-mesa-weekend-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/best-of-orange-county-couples-costa-mesa-weekend-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of Orange County: Couple’s Weekend Getaway in Costa Mesa"},"content":{"rendered":"
If family vacations leave you wondering what happened to having a little R & R, the answer lies in carving out adults-only time with an occasional fun couple’s weekend getaway. Staying local helps make planning your getaway less complicated and Orange County’s culinary, shopping, and arts capital, Costa Mesa, \u00a0is the perfect destination for achieving the three critical components of Rest, Relaxation and Romance. \u00a0A whirlwind tour of Orange County’s shopping and entertainment mecca reveals a myriad of experiences that entice you to stay awhile.<\/p>\n
An itinerary built around us-time for a couples weekend getaway means it’s Adults-Only \u2014 kids, as much as we love them, are not part of the equation. I’m sure you’re familiar with the sage advice that life is all about balance: work and leisure, kids and adult time. This weekend is all about nurturing you and your partner’s relationship. \u00a0So, once the kids and pets are squared away with their respective sitters; take a deep breath, throw some clothes in your carry-on, and head for the hills… I mean, the 405 freeway.<\/p>\n
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Follow your GPS to The Camp where the vibe is chill, the ambiance is mellow, and artistry and whimsy delight the eye. Even parking spots at The Camp provides an affirmation that life is good. Free valet parking is available if self-parking spots are full.<\/p>\n
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The Camp distinguishes itself as a green, eco-friendly retail and dining community dedicated to environmentalism, mindfulness, and an active, healthy lifestyle. The atmosphere is casual and lively, with curved pathways that meander past shops and cafes in a natural setting that allows you to escape the bustle of the city. Enter Old Vine Cafe<\/strong> and be transported to a European bistro with open-air patio dining where one can feast on luscious crepes and hearty brunch fare, or duck into Vitaly Caff\u00e8<\/strong>, an authentic Italian coffee and gelato cafe, where silken gelato is made fresh daily and homemade pasta are to die for.<\/p>\nBrunch at Old Vine Cafe<\/h2>\n