Downtown Costa Mesa Travel Guide
Costa Mesa
Visit Downtown Costa Mesa
Popular places to visit
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
This majestic venue is the heart and soul of Orange County’s performing arts community.
The LAB Antimall
During your trip to Costa Mesa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at The LAB Antimall. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Orange County Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa. Experience the lively festivals and entertainment choices in this romantic area.
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 cosy cafes.
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.
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.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Top hotels in Downtown Costa Mesa
Hilton Anaheim
Walking distance to Disneyland, with shops and eateries nearby.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Best breakfast buffet, my kids love the water park and also the water is heated for winter and they have movie nights at the pool. Love this hotel it’s are second time staying with the kids! The check-in staff is nice and the bar workers are amazing as well.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
Clean rooms , friendly staff and great location for Disneyland
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
This is a great place! Very family friendly. Lots of options for breakfast! They had make your own waffles, lots of breads and muffins and such! There was coffee, juices, sausage and eggs for protein and also a cereal bar. This was great! Our room was clean, updated. The staff was friendly and efficient. ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Overall stay at the Viv was very pleasant. Friendly staff, Clean room, very spacious. Loved the provided shampoo & conditioner. Shuttles to and from Disney were a very added benefit. Saved us a great amount on parking and Ubers.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Solara Inn and Suites
Clean room. Had all you need including refrigerator and a coffee pot. Not very sound proof though so wouldn’t stay on first floor if you are a light sleeper because we could here every step and tv from above. FREE parking which is a huge plus. Mexican restaurant next door was really good ! Will stay ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
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 Fairgrounds and Costa Mesa Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Central
While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Orange County Fairgrounds and Costa Mesa Farmers' Market.
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
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.
Halecrest
While Halecrest isn't home to many top sights, The Observatory and South Coast Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
