We came here on one of their new closed-event EDM nights to support a friend, and there are pros and cons (though I'd argue the pros do outweigh the cons). Pros: Intimate, nice screen visuals, staff are very nice, venue is very clean (especially compared to the og arena KTown), good music choice for target demographic (melodic/future bass), bar is quick and uncrowded. Cons: Rather small floor area, parking is insanely hard to find in front and you may have to find a paid lot or walk a bit more. Since they're in their "beta-testing" mode, there were not a lot of people there- but can't fault them for something out of their control. Overall, a lot of improvements in this iteration of arena over their OG location that is promising if they keep working on it. Reminds me a lot of Nova SD read more

Arena OC - Dance Clubs Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

If you were approached to host this club, please read this review and make an informed decision. I think Arena OC has potential, but upper management issues along with their systems and processes need attention to truly elevate the customer experience. I'm unsure but I feel like my party was robbed of our time and money... First, I want to highlight the excellent customer service provided by my bottle service attendant and the on-site manager. They genuinely went out of their way to accommodate my party, and their efforts did not go unnoticed. Their dedication truly stood out and was one of the highlights of the evening. Last month, I had the opportunity to host an event at this nightclub. While the contacts I worked with were friendly, responsive, and professional, I was disappointed by the limitations placed on the bottle service attendant and the on-site manager. My party requested water and chasers for our drinks, but these were overlooked, leaving us to purchase drinks at the bar despite having a table. This completely defeats the purpose of bottle service and suggests possible understaffing. Arena OC provided me with a complimentary champagne bottle and a complimentary table for hosting. My party reserved an additional table and purchased two bottles. We intended to purchase a third, but it was unavailable--how does a club run out of bottles so early in the night, especially when I had communicated this preference well in advance? This lack of preparation speaks to poor management and planning. If the goal is to maximize revenue, wouldn't it make sense to stock more $40 bottles that can be sold at $520 each (including tax and tip)? It feels like upper management is more focused on cutting corners than maximizing profits. To make matters worse, we paid part of our table tab in cash and were promised change, but it never came. On a positive note, I appreciate that Arena OC upgraded my party's table and placed it side by side with the promo table. This thoughtful gesture showed attention to our needs, and I'm grateful for that. But, as I mentioned earlier, on-site employees are making up for the lack of care for customer service on behalf of upper management. The staff is doing their best to compensate for the shortcomings in management's approach, but it's clear that the real issue lies with the decision-makers at the top. Adding to the frustration, I still have not received my commission check over a month later. I followed up and provided my email address as requested, but I have not received any response since. This lack of communication is both unprofessional and unacceptable. Furthermore, I was told that I hadn't checked any names off the guest list, which is simply untrue. It's clear that management needs a more reliable system for tracking guest lists and ensuring accuracy. Out of the 20 people on my list, 14 showed up before the 11pm cut-off time, including 7 women--but I was told that none of them had been checked in. This discrepancy highlights a serious issue with how guest lists are managed. Hosts rely on sales from tables and guest list entries, and for both systems to be disorganized, it gives the impression that Arena OC needs to revisit their business model because they are not operating efficiently. Customer service, while commendable, is severely limited by how much on-site employees can compensate for management's desire to cut corners. Last but not least, they have on-site photographers but the photos from the event still have not been uploaded to their website for us to download and share. While the on-site staff's dedication is commendable, the club's operational and management issues severely overshadow their hard work and detract from the overall customer experience. Arena OC has potential, but for now, it's far from my top choice for nightlife in Orange County. TLDR; have not received commission for hosting, did not get change from payment, understaffed, understocked, inaccurate account of guest list. Business model needs improvement. read more

DJs replayed songs and the club is emptied on a Saturday night. After 10:45 they charge 20$ per person, not worth the price.

Came here in a group of 5 (3 girls, 2 guys), and they let the girls in first while making me and the other guy wait outside for 45 min. Finally, let me in, but not the other guy since he only has 1 arm. They made him wait another 30 min outside. To make matters worse, some dork who over drank, threw up all over the dance floor when I was dancing with a plump Korean girl ruining that beautiful experience. Ended up eating 20 piece nuggets from McDonald's to close out the night. read more

Arena OC Club is a nightlife hotspot worth checking out! After going to Arena KTown in LA I'm happy they decided to open up a location out in OC! I recently had a night out there and had a blast. They have a special where if you come in before 10pm, Casamigos Tequila shots are $5! The club's ambiance is energetic, and the music keeps the dance floor pumping. The DJs know how to keep the party going with a mix of tracks to suit different tastes. The crowd was lively and friendly, creating a great party atmosphere. The drinks were well-made and served efficiently, ensuring you can enjoy your night to the fullest. If you're looking for a fun night of dancing and socializing in Orange County, Arena OC Club is a great choice! read more

Arena OC - Amazing lighting!! - Dance Clubs Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I first heard about this place from the Netflix show 'Beef' but their ktown location. i was really interested in going after watching that episode of beef, only to find out the original arena ktown was shut down almost 2 years ago. when i heard they were opening an arena in oc i really wanted to check it out. i went on their soft opening and there was a lot of people inside and out (which im assuming is because they were closed for a while) although the line that night was a bit long, i really appreciated that there was so cover all night. you could pay $30 to skip the line but i felt that the line wasn't that bad to wait in. while i was in line one of the female workers in front mentioned to me that if i came before 10 next time, that they had $5 tequila shots! once i got inside, i felt like i had just walked into the biggest and craziest party ever. the djs are amazing and you can tell the crowd loved them and so did i! the drink prices are pretty similar to other clubs/bars so nothing too bad about that. but they have alcoholic boba which i loved!! overall i had a great night and im excited to come back! read more

Worst club in OC. If you're thinking about going general admission (GA), just go somewhere else. I arrived at the front of the line with a group of 10 ( 5 guys 5 girls, all married couples). They took all the girls in our group and let them in before the guys. Then they forced the guys wait for 40 minutes before telling us it would be another 1 hour (100 minutes total) before they would let us in. I've been to a lot of clubs and this was the worst management I've ever seen. The security out front are scammers trying to squeeze every customer for an extra penny any way they can. Even if it means ruining your entire night! In summary: They took all the girls from our group and misled the guys for over an hour before telling them they couldn't come in unless they pay the security. If this is the case, just say that from the beginning. There are plenty of other clubs in Orange County that are much better experiences read more

If you ever were in an advanced calculus class and looked at all the AZN kids in there and thought I wonder if these kids party? Well you just found the place. Commissary was mad AZN but at least brought some style but the latter is gone and this place is just a straight Anime con minus the anime read more

It was a okay atmosphere. People on stage were not it. It felt a little cringe. Better off at legacy or Club 54 in Pasadena

Went on opening weekend because a friend won a Free Bottle contest. Great New Addition to OC Nightlife! Digging the new upgrades they've made and look forward to coming again in the future. read more

The drinks are way over priced. They charged me $50 for two drinks: a vodka tonic and Moscow mule and the Moscow mule wasn't even made right. No wonder most of the people there did not have drinks. read more

I have been here multiple times since it opened. We were greeted at the door aggressively by the tall Caucasian bouncer who told us to stop going in and out of the club when we just arrived. This bouncer is so unfriendly and it seems like he is having a power trip. The other bouncer with the hat was cool. It says on the posters free entry all night, yet during the soft opening they made many of the males pay $30 to even get in. The owner was very unfriendly and basically ignored our questions (seemed misogynistic imo). They do not let you in past 1:00, so keep that in mind. read more

Love it!!! We came here last weekend because we heard they have $5 Patron and Casamigo shots before 10pm which is a steal. We got pretty lit for $20 each and had a great night. The DJs are great and play a great mix of everything. Definitely the most lit place I've spent my Friday night in orange county, unlike Newport bars they have no cover charge and it's free unless you want to cut the line for $30, however line wasn't too bad and my friends and I decided to wait! We will be back next weekend!! read more

When you walk in the atmosphere is really bad and uncomfortable set up. Not somewhere for a night out. want to relax and have a lit spot to go to not it here. empty and boring. Service was horrible and no sense of privacy read more

Found out about Arena nightclub through Alexa's instagram story, she was a great help bring us inside the club and showing us around the place. She was very attentive even inside making sure we were having a great time and her husband, Dylan, showed us a great time as well! Overall the experience was a lot of fun compared to other clubs around the area so definitely coming back soon! Anyone who wants to check out this place, please find Alexa for assistance! read more