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As jack-o’-lanterns take over the porches, the neighborhood locals start planning their seasonal itineraries with the best things to do in South Coast Metro this fall. Whether the weekend calls for a trip through a corn maze or a spooky night out with friends, this corner of Santa Ana and Costa Mesa has you covered.

From pumpkin patches to a local food festival, we rounded up a few of our favorite ways to spend the season near Bloom. So grab a jacket or suit up with your favorite disguise, and get ready to make the most of autumn.

Daytime Fall Favorites Around South Coast Metro

There is a certain charm to fall weekends in Orange County. Cooler weather invites you to slow down, head outside, and explore what’s happening round the block. Here are a couple of local favorite spots you’ll want to check out:

Hana Field Pumpkin Patch

Pick out your perfect pumpkin at Hana Field, Tanaka Farms’ seasonal setup right at the corner of Sunflower and Anton in Costa Mesa, just minutes from Bloom. Opening October 3rd and running through early November, this pumpkin patch brings pumpkin picking, a corn maze, and a barnyard exhibit together for an exciting afternoon stop.

SOCO Farmers Market

Kick off your Saturdays at the SOCO Farmers Market. Local vendors set up every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with autumn produce, artisanal sourdough, and pour-over coffee to jumpstart the day. As Halloween approaches, keep an eye out for pumpkin painting, vendor costume contests, and live music that may turn a quick coffee run into a full afternoon plan.

South Coast Metro After-Dark Events

As dusk settles over Costa Mesa and Santa Ana, the seasonal festivities turn toward great food and live entertainment. Here are two standout ways to spend your fall evenings in Orange County.

Taste of Santa Ana: Bites and Frights

Come October, Taste of Santa Ana transforms the open plaza at MainPlace Mall, just 15 minutes north of Bloom, into a massive sampling ground for the city’s food scene. This year’s Bites and Frights theme leans fully into the spooky season, bringing together dozens of local restaurants, craft drink pourers, and live entertainment for one of the better fall activities in Santa Ana. Costume up if the mood strikes, and bring your appetite.

Pacific Symphony at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

For a more polished evening, head to Segerstrom Center for the Arts. With Pacific Symphony’s classical season running from October through June, it is easy to find a performance to dress up for at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Grab some dinner beforehand at one of the spots along Town Center Drive to complete a classic Costa Mesa night out.

Your Front-Row Seat to Fall at Bloom

Fall around South Coast Metro has a way of filling up your calendar fast, and Bloom puts you close to it all. Back home, our two rooftop decks have fire pits, seating, and games, so the cozy evening vibes don’t have to end when you return from your pumpkin-packed adventures or Halloween parties.

Ready to be part of the best South Coast Metro events this season? Schedule a tour of our apartments in Costa Mesa and see what autumn feels like from Bloom.