The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa: What to Expect (2024)
Fun fact: The LAB was once a night vision goggle factory
Key Info
Address: 2930 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Hours: Each store has different hours
Parking: Free but difficult during peak hours
The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa is the polar opposite of what you’ll find just a couple miles away at South Coast Plaza (a luxury shopping mall that happens to be one of the largest in the country).
Located right across the street from The CAMP, its sister property, the LAB is a small, curated collection of shops, bars, and restaurants located in a hipster outdoor setting. Lately, it seems to be a popular place for remote workers to hang out.
Plenty of open seating
There are plenty of Instagrammable art installations like the rusty barrels or the CD-ROM archway.
There are a number of Airstreams on the property. This one is located in front of Urban Outfitters and sells vinyl records.
The LAB Shops & Restaurants
Arte Liberal - Hand-sewn and dyed clothing
Bred’s Hot Chicken
Barbonzai
Blends + Carve
Buffalo Exchange - thrift store
Creme Tangerine - New and used vinyl records
Dear Bella Creamery - vegan ice cream
Eco Now - natural health and beauty products
Good Town Doughnuts - handcrafted brioche donuts
Habana - A very popular OC restaurant serving Cuban cuisine (read more here)
Hana Re - This is a Michelin-star sushi restaurant
Kuro Pizza - artisanal pizza
House of Intuition
May Martin
MOD REF | Common Market
Nook Coffee Bar - Coffee and pastries
Plant Matter Shop - House plants for sale
Red & Blue Vintage
Ruin Bar - This made it onto our list of best unique bars in Orange County
Seabirds Kitchen - Seasonal vegan dishes
Sun Dressed
Urban Outfitters - Lifestyle retailer
