This area between Sunflower and Highland and the 405 has everything from La-Z Boy to Design Within Reach, Stark Carpets to Roche Bobois, Italian furniture stores, bicycle shops, unique clothes, to kids, to jewelers and hatmakers, cakes and bakeries, and olive oil and wine... literally virtually anything you could look for in Orange County you can find here. The Mix is aptly named at the very center of this area and is a building with almost a food court meets boutique shops combined, inside while everything else is scattered and buildings around. There are courtyards and gardens and fast Wi-Fi.. a little of everything for everyone to do.. if you're moving there, shopping or looking for things, this would be my first stop.There's even the Soco farmers market in the center.Check it out ...you won't be sorry.

This fresh new outdoor mall is easily accessible and is a destination in itself. Parking is convenient and the dining is some of the best in Orange County. You can eat indoors or outdoors, window shop, do some serious home goods shopping, or just meet friends in a popular local spot.

Expensive millenial style clothing and gift places. Central area houses lots of people on their computers sitting around at the tables. If you eat here you must look around for a table. Im personally not fond of people using spaces that should be for paying customers.

The Mix is located close to the upscale mall. A wine bar, Mexican high end restaurant, and a number of speciality stores make it a nice place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Orange County. Plus parking is easy.

If you happen to be in Costa Mesa with a few hours to spear and you are looking for a cool, hip place to visit you should head to SoCo- OC Mix. This is a trendy outdoor mall with top interior design and furniture stores, upscale boutique apparel stores and a few excellent restaurants. Surprisingly not many people know about this newest addition to the Costa Mesa shopping/entertainment experience. It is definitely worth the visit.