Downtown Costa Mesa Travel Guide
Costa Mesa
Visit Downtown Costa Mesa
Popular places to visit
South Coast Plaza
During your visit to Costa Mesa, you can do some window-shopping at South Coast Plaza. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Orange County Fair and Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Orange County Fair and Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Costa Mesa. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
This majestic venue is the heart and soul of Orange County’s performing arts community.
UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this romantic area.
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.
Pacific Amphitheatre
You can make plans for a show at Pacific Amphitheatre during your stay in Costa Mesa.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Costa Mesa
Hilton Anaheim
"We enjoyed our stay for a dance competition weekend but were surprised by the extreme price of daily parking. Our kids enjoyed the activities that were provided by the hotel such as characters at the pool, movie night at the terrace and character dining. However, the breakfast buffet was not worth ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Great breakfast. Perfect location to disneyland"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"The hotel is definitely older and shows some wear and tear, but the two things that keep me coming back are the incredibly comfortable bed and pillows, plus the convenient free shuttle service. Those alone make my stay relaxing and worth returning for"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"The hotel is in a great location! Within walking distance to the park. Our party had 2 rooms. One room was clean and fresh smelling. The other room was not great. The couch and chairs smelled like wet dog. We had to get Febreze from the office to spray everything because it stunk so bad. Our rooms ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
"Wu3"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Westin Anaheim Resort
"Room was extremely clean - the hotel staff was helpful and attentive. Will most definitely return"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Costa Mesa
Westside Costa Mesa
When in Westside Costa Mesa, you can plan a visit to Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Costa Mesa Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Side Costa Mesa
When in East Side Costa Mesa, you can plan a visit to Orange County Fair and Events Center and Pacific Amphitheatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Central
While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Orange County Fair and Events Center and Pacific Amphitheatre.
Mesa Verde
If you're spending some time in Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa Country Club and Mesa Verde Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Mesa Del Mar
If you're spending some time in Mesa Del Mar, Orange County Fair and Events Center and Costa Mesa Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Halecrest
While Halecrest isn't home to many top sights, Massage Envy Spa and The Observatory are some notable places to visit nearby.
