Title: Central Travel Guide: Best of Central, Costa Mesa Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Central](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Hotels.d980934142309384192.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Costa Mesa](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Costa-Mesa.d7674.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Costa Mesa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Costa-Mesa.d7674.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Central Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Central.d980934142309384192.Car-Hire-Guide)[Central Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Central.d980934142309384192.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Central Travel Guide ## Costa Mesa ## Visit Central Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Costa Mesa travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Costa-Mesa.dx7674) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Colorful Giant Slide Ride](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165235/fc8c64fc-5daa-4f00-9c2c-2b200ca9b71f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Orange County Fairgrounds Enjoy a stop at Orange County Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Costa Mesa. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orange-County-Fairgrounds-Costa-Mesa.d6165235.Attraction) #### Orange Coast College Enjoy the student vibe at Orange Coast College as part of your travels around Costa Mesa. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orange-Coast-College-Central.d6282313.Attraction) #### Costa Mesa Farmers' Market You can do some window-shopping at Costa Mesa Farmers' Market during your stay in Costa Mesa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Costa-Mesa-Farmers-Market-Costa-Mesa.d939118232424787968.Attraction) #### Costa Mesa Bark Park Costa Mesa Bark Park is just one of the places to see in Costa Mesa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Costa-Mesa-Bark-Park-Mesa-Del-Mar.d906163813989199872.Attraction) #### Pacific Amphitheatre You can make plans for a show at Pacific Amphitheatre during your stay in Costa Mesa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pacific-Amphitheatre-Central.d998140658372186112.Attraction) #### College Hospital Costa Mesa If College Hospital Costa Mesa is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Costa Mesa. [](https://expedia.co.uk/College-Hospital-Costa-Mesa-Costa-Mesa.d553248635997986951.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/674056/862b6759-0a63-4576-8335-d4586712bba2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach £23 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whale-watching-cruise-from-newport-beach.a674056.activity-details) ![Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44896704/ca91ee35-6811-4d87-b82d-69b9e7dde258.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets £81 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/universal-studios-hollywood-tickets.a44896704.activity-details) ![Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1223759/78f90a39-3fe5-4df5-8fe4-149b00639177.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim £65 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-of-la.a1223759.activity-details) ![Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50029836/ff8b09f3-6b05-4141-9cbf-05129a97cf22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/relaxing-sunsetevening-cruise-in-newport-beach.a50029836.activity-details) ![Anaheim Ducks Ice Hockey Game at Honda Center](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47587258/9d293e22-d1b2-40f4-90e0-a20217b17913.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Anaheim Ducks Ice Hockey Game at Honda Center £45 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/anaheim-ducks-ice-hockey-game-at-honda-center.a47587258.activity-details) ![Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48142739/b8330be4-f54a-46a6-9181-83a7a747cc9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newport-beach-luxury-whale-watching-catamaran-cruise.a48142739.activity-details) [See all activities in Costa Mesa](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Costa-Mesa.d7674.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Central ![Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24200/24131/88b68970_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel 900 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim CA £134 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (5,115 reviews) I thinkin cofee every morning,would be great! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=24131&PinnedHotelID=24131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![Hilton Anaheim](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/100/9/249ad9ce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Anaheim 777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA £129 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,132 reviews) Great hotel Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=9&PinnedHotelID=9&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/690000/688800/688752/de71f54a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate Anaheim CA £90 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (6,038 reviews) The beds were comfortable. Staff was nice. Rooms just old and dirty. They had a spacious room. Good safe walk to Disney. A little sketchy at night. Elevators look like you are in a sketchy place. It was fine for what we needed. I think better than some. It wasn’t noisy, just what it is for what you ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=688752&PinnedHotelID=688752&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4300/4298/4f5f04b0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim 1700 S Clementine St Anaheim CA £209 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,449 reviews) Great location within walking distance to Disneyland and CA Adventures. Super clean with all the amenities, including a hot breakfast. We would definitely stay here again! Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=4298&PinnedHotelID=4298&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![Hotel Huntington Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1878/a7f09cb4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Huntington Beach 7667 Center Ave Huntington Beach CA £69 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Huntington Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8/10 Very Good! (3,064 reviews) Parking and check-in was easy. Staff was great and the location was near many different food and retail offerings. The mattress and pillows were noteworthy, better than some Hilton properties that I frequent. The Huntington Beach pier was an easy 20 minute drive from the property. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1878&PinnedHotelID=1878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![Anaheim Resort Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34790000/34780400/34780325/ce6b4b82_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anaheim Resort Suites 101 E Katella Ave Anaheim CA £165 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (4,553 reviews) Great place to stay. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=34780325&PinnedHotelID=34780325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) [See all 6,236 properties in Central](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=980934142309384192) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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People walking along eroded crag. Torrey Pines state beach, ocean water waves. Lifeguard tower, life guard station or hut](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473270/9ebf7a86-1665-46b0-9a30-65cbc5d43091.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mesa Del Mar Mesa Del Mar might not have many top sights, but Orange County Fairgrounds and The LAB Antimall are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Costa-Mesa-Mesa-Del-Mar.dx553248635976473270) ![kayaks and canoes on Newport Beach back bay in California on a sunny spring day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472271/8ecc9fa2-0e8f-46b6-a978-768190b0cc0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Side Costa Mesa 4.5/5(3 area reviews) When in East Side Costa Mesa, you can plan a visit to Orange County Fairgrounds and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Costa-Mesa-East-Side-Costa-Mesa.dx553248635976472271) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Coast Metro While visiting South Coast Metro, you might make a stop by sights like South Coast Plaza and Metro Pointe at South Coast. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Costa-Mesa-South-Coast-Metro.dx980934098418106368) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Halecrest While Halecrest isn't home to many top sights, The Observatory and South Coast Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Costa-Mesa-Halecrest.dx553248635976469202) ![Buildings Coastline Pacific Ocean Santa Barbara California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976482129/c431d174-19c0-4d29-a437-497aece3c7fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mesa Verde 4/5(1 area review) If you're spending some time in Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa Country Club and Mesa Verde Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Costa-Mesa-Mesa-Verde.dx553248635976482129) ![Daytime view of a historic church in the urban core of Costa Mesa, California, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473756/25c1ffc7-3263-402e-bc6d-9b3461fb83a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Costa Mesa 4/5(1 area review) While there might not be top attractions in Downtown Costa Mesa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Costa Mesa Country Club. 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