Hi Perry,
Do you know how far it is from LAX to Costa Mesa? I'm having trouble getting a flight that arrives at a non-nocturnal hour. My neighbor has got some info on flights via Washington, Houston, or Dallas and they all arrive either late afternoon or late evening. I've asked her for some prices to LAX instead. I want to buy them from her, she says it will cost me two meals - worth every cent!
I don't mind getting a bus or taxi from LAX if it's not too far.