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) #### 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) #### 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) #### Tewinkle Park After visiting Tewinkle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Costa Mesa. Discover the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tewinkle-Park-Mesa-Del-Mar.d6158996.Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/universal-studios-hollywood-tickets.a44896704.activity-details) ![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 £16 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whale-watching-cruise-from-newport-beach.a674056.activity-details) ![Harbor seals at colony Laguna Beach coastline. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5248812/2226d79a-b5ed-43f1-9e71-31349527f532.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff £52 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luxury-whale-watching-fewer-people.a5248812.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 £40 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newport-beach-luxury-whale-watching-catamaran-cruise.a48142739.activity-details) ![Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48180485/70247431-215b-49a5-adbb-f8ef4bb25bf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island £35 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newport-beach-ferry-ticket-tofrom-catalina-island.a48180485.activity-details) ![The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47936482/9adefcdb-ebbe-4ad2-b056-6ff34706a066.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum £35 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-escape-game-60-minute-adventures-at-irvine-spectrum.a47936482.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 ![Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4300/4298/bcbc8e6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim 1700 S Clementine St Anaheim CA £154 10 Feb - 11 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,330 reviews) Kind staff, well stocked mini mart, spacious suite Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=4298&PinnedHotelID=4298&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24200/24131/b67790ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel 900 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim CA £138 9 Feb - 10 Feb 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! (4,971 reviews) it was good. friendly staff, large room Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=24131&PinnedHotelID=24131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![Hotel Huntington Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1878/bd4d4b72_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Huntington Beach 7667 Center Ave Huntington Beach CA 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 ... 7.8/10 Good! (2,953 reviews) Spotless, comfortable, crisp and clean bedding, Great location. Outdoor music next door that promptly stopped at the stoke of the noise ordinance! Convenient to beach. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=1878&PinnedHotelID=1878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=1878&PinnedHotelID=1878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19700/19662/645bea3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground 1380 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA £171 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free water park access and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,623 reviews) Great stay, friendly staff! Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=19662&PinnedHotelID=19662&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![Desert Palms Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1571/94539ef3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Desert Palms Hotel & Suites 631 W Katella Ave Anaheim CA £146 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (3,019 reviews) Love the space we bought we also thought the place is very clean. The surprise that we experience was that there was a cost for parking. That’s just unacceptable to me. The ability to stay at a hotel should not cost an extra $150 to stay. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=1571&PinnedHotelID=1571&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![Tropicana Inn and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10500/10489/a17a1c8b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tropicana Inn and Suites 1540 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA £209 25 Feb - 26 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,561 reviews) The room was clean, especially the bathroom. Check in and out was easy, and you can't beat the location to Disneyland. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=10489&PinnedHotelID=10489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) [See all 6,242 properties in Central](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%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 Costa Mesa Country Club, 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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