the STORY

Clayton Peterson, a native artist of Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, had a vision to transform a once boat-building house, by using all reclaimed materials and vintage objects, into a full service restaurant and live music and art venue now known as Boathouse Collective. The design maintains the building’s historical and rustic character while exhibiting an artistic and creative aesthetic that suits the industrial Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood

Off the beaten path and well-hidden without a sign, Boathouse Collective is a multimedia venue showcasing flavorful foods, creative cocktails, art shows, live music performances and special events attracting local creatives and foodies.

The concept of the Boathouse is to be discovered by locals through word-of-mouth; we welcome you for dinner service, happy hour, and entertainment.

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HAND CRAFTED COCKTAILS

The Boathouse Collective offers a full service bar serving classic cocktails with a modern twist, all crafted with housemade ingredients. We have an amazing creative force behind the innovative cocktail program at the Boathouse Collective with our talented bartenders. Our team brings a long list of cocktail knowledge, incorporating their freshly made shrubs and infusing techniques. Our unique approach in combining natural ingredients shows an innovative passion that can be seen and tasted through our presentation and attention to detail.

Also available are a selection of foreign and domestic wines, and twelve craft beers from the best local and national breweries served on tap from a vintage factory steam pipe, which demonstrates our goal of incorporating as many reclaimed elements into the new design as possible.

Curated by Peterson and a hand-selected steering committee, Boathouse Collective will highlight a blend of elevated cuisine and showcase emerging musical and artistic talent on its stage and on its walls. 

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Mathieu Royer

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Boathouse Collective will namely serve a family-style menu created by Executive Chef Mathieu Royer, who earned his culinary credentials at Pizzeria Ortica, Hinoki and the Bird in Century City, and Morimoto in Napa Valley. Designed to be as unpretentious and approachable as the space in which it is served, Chef Royer’s menu emphasizes locally-sourced, organic and seasonal ingredients combined with inspiration from his global travels and training under master sushi chef Gen Mizoguchi. 

the space & its history

The interior features communal, high-top and bar seating, and decorative objects that point to the history of the building and area. Nautical décor is a nod to the boat-building company Ditmar-Donaldson who hand-crafted wooden ships here during the golden age of Costa Mesa’s nautical industry.

Before Clay's vision to transform the former boat-building space, it first acted as Clay’s art and music studio prior to starting the boathouse concept in 2004. By using all reclaimed materials and vintage objects, he transformed the space into a full service restaurant and live music and art venue now known as Boathouse Collective.

The ceiling is adorned with classic surfboards paying homage to the legendary surfboard shapers of the area, from Peter Schroff to Hobie Alter. The concrete and wood-beam floors have remnants of stickers from collaborative projects Peterson had with his friends at Volcom and other global surf wear brands including art shows, movie premieres, and community events.  

Off the beaten path and well-hidden without a sign, Boathouse Collective is now a multimedia venue showcasing flavorful foods, creative cocktails, art shows, live music performances and special events attracting local creatives and foodies.

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Boat co. talk show

food | drinks | insight | inspiration

WITH HOST DEREK SABORI OF THE UNDERSWELL

The BCTS is a monthly exploration of the diverse, creative and entrepreneurial talent that resides right here in our backyard. The show’s goal is to contribute to a better world, starting with our own community, by inspiring future leaders with stories of positivity, perseverance, and hard work. It’s an hour that will entertain, uplift, challenge convention, provoke thought, and stir emotions.  

With a focus on the personal journey, host Derek Sabori takes a living-room-chat approach to get the stories that matter, and to draw out the insights that can help professionals and students of all ages as they craft their own career, and personal life, trajectories. 

Previous Guests: 

• Jeff "Yoki" Yokoyama (Maui & Sons, Modern Amusement, Yoki Shop, etc.)

• Kohl Crecelius (Krochet Kids, CEO, Co-Founder)

• Danny Thompson (Drummer, Face to Face, Co Founder and Co-CEO Music Factory of OC) 

• Duke & Paul (Surfside Sports, Founders) 

• Troy Eckert (Kozm Co-Founder & Previous Executive Vice President of Marketing at Volcom)

Watch all previous shows here.

boat co. radio

KOCI 101.5 FM WEDNESDAY 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Every Wednesday KOCI and the Boathouse Collective bring you the Boat Co. Radio Show, Costa Mesa's spotlight on new and emerging music. The show features local artists, in-studio performances and interviews keeping our listeners informed on up and coming shows and local talent happening in Orange County.

Submit your music to Boat Co. Radio: boatcomusic@gmail.com

For detailed information on Boat Co. Radio click here. 

boathouse weekly happenings

Join the local community and enjoy the perks of Boathouse Collective all week long.

tuesdays

NEWPORT MESA COMMUNITY APPRECIATION NIGHT: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
SONG WRITER'S CIRCLE: 8:00pm - close
Local artists perform live, on stage.

WEDNESDAYS

WARBLE WEDNESDAY: 7:00pm - close
BOATCO RADIO BROADCAST: 8:00pm  - 10:00pm
ACTION SPORTS INDUSTRY NIGHT: 5:00pm - close 

THURSDAYS - Saturday

LIVE MUSIC: Dinner & after dinner entertainment ranging from 7:00pm - 12:00pm