Back Bay Center

Back Bay Center:

Google Maps mobile link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jDJ44GUTx5srN7pP7?g_st=ic

Google Maps web link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Back+Bay+Center/@33.6595914,-117.8872467,15.71z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dcdfa9454c7def:0x41409d8f1a6bcce6!8m2!3d33.658114!4d-117.885539

 

The Back Bay Center is a multi-use primarily retail center located at 2651-2675 Irvine Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. This strip mall style shopping center is easily accessible from SR-55 by exiting at Newport Boulevard from both the northbound and southbound directions, and from SR-73 (toll road) by exiting at Bristol Street from both the northbound and southbound directions.

There is abundant parking particularly early in the morning, in the evenings and on weekends. From this location on typical direction days, airplanes can be seen taking off from the northeast to southwest direction.

 

There are nearby restaurants and cafes to grab a snack, meal or a drink while watching airplanes. My personal recommendation within walking distance is Café Dose located at 2675 Irvine Avenue, Suite E, Costa Mesa 92627. They are conveniently open seven days a week at 7am, although I recommend checking by phone or online for special holiday hours.

 

Pros:

• Abundant parking
• Convenient location

Cons:

• No public restrooms