South Coast Repertory is a theater located in Costa Mesa, CA and is home to award winning plays, acting classes and workshops and school theatrical programs. The theater opened in 1964 and runs multiple different shows throughout the year.Parking and public transportation at South Coast RepertorySouth Coast Repertory is located off of Avenue of the Arts in Costa Mesa. There are multiple public parking structures nearby which cost $10 for events. The OCTA bus also has a drop off point at Bristol Street, which is just a short walk away from South Coast Repertory.Getting tickets at South Coast RepertoryThere are multiple ways to get tickets to performances at South Coast Repertory. Visitors can go directly to the box office which is located outside the theater and open weekdays, or they can purchase online or via subscription. Single ticket prices range from $22-$74, and subscription tickets range from $80-$660 depending on day/night of show, seating and number of stages.Types of performances at South Coast RepertorySouth Coast Repertory is home to two stages: the Segerstrom Stage and the Julianne Argyros stage. Both stages offer multiple plays throughout the year, and the Julianne Argyros stage is home to premieres and newer plays. South Coast Repertory also offers theatre for young audiences, which includes a variety of kid friendly shows throughout the year.Other places to visit near South Coast RepertorySegestrom Center for the Arts is walking distance from South Coast Repertory and is home to larger scale productions and traveling Broadway shows. Guests can grab dinner at Leatherby's Café Rouge nearby, and go shopping at South Coast Plaza which is across the street.Where to stay near South Coast RepertoryThere are multiple hotels close to South Coast Repertory including the Westin South Coast Plaza, Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa and Avenue of the Arts Wyndham Hotel.Insider tips for visitors to South Coast RepertoryA Christmas Carol is a yearly classic at South Coast Repertory and sells out quickly. Visitors who want to catch this show should plan on purchasing tickets by late summer.Author's bio: Allie Fisher is an Orange County native who loves writing about food + travel. Follow her food adventures on twitter and instagram @socaliallie and on her blog, www.sweetpotatobites.com.