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getting there-the Orange County Fair (see parking suggestions below map)

The OC Fair Pottery Is located in the "Crafters Village" area next to the Pacific Amphitheater.

Here are directions to get to the OC Fair in Costa Mesa

  • In Orange County

The 5, 22, 73, 91 and 405 Freeways all connect with the Newport (55) South Freeway. Exit Del Mar/Fair Drive.

 

  • From Los Angeles

5 South or 405 South to 55 South. Exit Del Mar/Fair Drive.

 

  • From Riverside

91 West to 55 South. Exit Del Mar/Fair Drive.

 

  • From San Diego

5 North to 405 North to 55 South. Exit Del Mar/Fair Drive.

 

Alternate route high traffic periods: From the 405 Freeway, exit Fairview Road, drive South and follow directional parking signs.

 

Parking

  • General Passenger Car – $?  General Buses & Limos – $?  Parking is cash only.

There are no in–and–out parking privileges. We’re sorry, general parking is not available for advance purchase.

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  • Free off-site parking Saturday and Sunday

Free parking and shuttle service is available on Saturdays and Sundays from the Experian parking structure located off the Bristol Street exit of the 405 Freeway. Follow the signs to “Experian.” The shuttle operates from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday & Sunday only.

 

OC Fair Express bus service

Skip the traffic and parking. Buses depart from nine locations on Saturdays and Sundays from July 14 to Aug. 12 and run from approximately 10 a.m. to midnight. OC Fair Express costs $2 each way, or 75¢ for seniors 60+ and persons with disabilities. When you ride the OC Fair Express, you will receive a coupon for $4 OC Fair admission, that’s a $10 savings!

 

If riding Metrolink, you can connect to the OC Fair Express at the Anaheim Canyon, Santa Ana, Irvine or Anaheim-ARTIC Metrolink stations. Simply show your valid Metrolink ticket and ride the bus for free.  

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