Experience the SoBeCa District in Costa Mesa: the only progressive, lifestyle-culture destination in OC.  An acronym for South on Bristol, Entertainment, Culture and Arts, SoBeCa offers up a unique concoction of boutique shops, one-of-a-kind eateries, plus a score of artistic happenings.  The anchors of the SoBeCa District are two distinctly exclusive retail and dining centers.  The LAB and The CAMP sit directly across from one another on South Bristol, Costa Mesa, providing sanctuary for anyone longing for unconventional shopping and a sustainable lifestyle.  www.sobeca.net.

Go Green at The CAMP
From the native vegetation to innovative retailers offering ecologically-conscious and organic eats and wares, green is everywhere at The CAMP.  Searching for hiking, biking or surfing gear, exclusive t-shirts, shoes, and clothing?  Check out the CAMP’s authentic boutiques like Adventure 16, Patagonia, Cycle Werks, Active Ride Shop, Liburdi’s Scuba Shop, and Humanitaire.  Over at Bundles & Bumps you’ll find a stunning international blend of chic maternity clothing, organic apparel and accessories, and inspired fashions for kids through age 6.  And if your belly is aching to go green too, enjoy vegan cuisine at Native Foods, breakfast until 3pm at Old Vine Café, raw gourmet delights at 118 Degrees, and coming soon, Milk+Honey brews up something special to soothe the soul.  Stirring up creative minds, global cultures, and artistic souls, this little alcove offers a variety of organic teas, coffees, and cool treats including frozen yogurt.  714-444-4CMP.  www.thecampsite.com.

Evolve Daily at The LAB
At The LAB – OC’s only urban youth “anti-mall” – you can create your own identity and experiment with trend-setting fashion, art and sound in an uncommonly relaxed indoor-outdoor environment.  From clothing, hats and gifts to sunglasses, shoes, and funky house wares, the eclectic array of The LAB’s exceptional shops aims to delight in uniqueness.  Stop by Urban Outfitters, Habit, Eye Five, Great Laundry, Carve, Blends, Arth, Harlow, Crew Salon, and Commissary to experience the next generation of retail.  And for your taste buds, dining here begins early morning with healthy breakfasts at Gypsy Den Café, Cuban cuisine at Habana, and late night sushi at Zipangu.  714-966-6660.  www.thelab.com.