Budget-friendlyTheme Parks & Rides
OC Fair (annual)
Costa Mesa, CA
2026: adults $13 weekdays/$18 weekends; ages 6–12 $9; 5 and under free; parking $15
By Simir Shah
The county fair at 88 Fair Dr runs about four and a half weeks, with a carnival, livestock and the Centennial Farm, food, and concerts at the Pacific Amphitheatre. Gates open at 11 a.m.; 'Smart Start' entry between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays was $11 in 2026, and weekday tickets are cheaper than weekends. Unlimited-ride wristbands are sold for weekdays.
Good for
- Ages 10+
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