Costa Mesa, CA venue guide
Check the Pacific Amphitheatre bag policy with an official source, then plan your entrances, parking, and dining in Costa Mesa, CA. Confirm event-specific entry rules before you go.
Bag policy
Pacific Amphitheatre doesn't publish bag sizes or a clear-bag rule. Guests are searched on entry, and weapons and anything that could be considered dangerous are prohibited. Strollers and wagons aren't allowed. Check the event listing for show-specific rules.
Entrances
The venue opens 60-90 minutes before showtime, and will call opens 2 hours before. During the OC Fair, guests enter through the Fair gates (Blue, Green, Yellow or Orange), and concert tickets include Fair admission. The amphitheatre is in the southwest corner of the fairgrounds. Before and after the Fair, use the main entrance by the box office. Children 2 and up need a ticket.
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Pacific Amphitheatre doesn't publish bag sizes or a clear-bag rule. Guests are searched on entry, and weapons and anything that could be considered dangerous are prohibited. Strollers and wagons aren't allowed. Check the event listing for show-specific rules.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Pacific Amphitheatre — FAQ
Accessible seats can be booked through Etix or the box office (714-708-1500), with up to 3 companion seats. Assistive listening devices are available at reserved-seat events, behind the box office (California ID held). Interpreters need 10 business days' notice (714-708-1547). Wheelchair and scooter rentals are at the Fair gates during the Fair, and ADA parking is near every gate.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Pacific Amphitheatre — Equal Access Guide
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
The venue lists Amtrak, Metrolink and OCTA bus service, plus rideshare. During the Fair, OC Fair Express buses connect with Metrolink on weekends. Bike racks are at the Blue, Green and Yellow gates (bring a lock).
Verified Oct 9, 2026Pacific Amphitheatre — Public Transportation
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Food and drinks are sold inside the venue. Smoking and vaping aren't allowed. A first-aid station is on site.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Pacific Amphitheatre — FAQ
Accessible restrooms are located across the fairgrounds, including the Livestock Area, Park Plaza, The Courtyard and the exhibit halls. Ask staff for the nearest restroom to the amphitheatre.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Pacific Amphitheatre — Equal Access Guide
Pacific Amphitheatre doesn't publish merch details; artist merch varies by show.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Pacific Amphitheatre — FAQ
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