Leah and Jakeh’s home - Costa Mesa, USA

About our home

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Location

Costa Mesa, California, USA

 

How to get here

John Wayne Airport is the closest airport to Costa Mesa, located just 4 miles away. It’s about a 10-15 min drive from our home.

LAX is is the largest airport in the area, offering international and domestic flights. It’s a 45-60min drive from our home depending on the traffic.

Ontario International Airport is another option for international flights, and is typically less crowded than LAX. It’s a 60-70 mind drive from our home.

About us

We’re a family of 5, living in Costa Mesa California. Jakeh and I met in highschool and spent most of our days outdoors at the beach. We knew we wanted to raise our little ones the same way and spend as much time as possible in the sun, sand, and surf!

What you’ll love on your trip

Going to the iconic Huntington Beach and Newport Beach, which are both only a 10-minute drive from our home. There’s also Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve where you can hike, bike, kayak and see plenty of wildlife. We love surfing so much that we put a skate ramp in our front yard!

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