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 acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals 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 top-notch restaurants.
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 cosy cafes.
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
Key West's Dolphin Watch & Snorkel Tour – An Unforgettable Eco-Adventure
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Top hotels in Downtown Costa Mesa
Hilton Anaheim
Clean, convenient, the bathroom was smaller than expected but overall we were pleased with our stay
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Anaheim Marriott Hotel
Everything was prefect. We will stay here or next trip to Disney.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Helpful and welcoming staff
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The hotel was great. Very convenient with shuttle service to Disneyland and the hotel was great. Clean, they had a little general store inside to get anything from coffee to toiletries. They also provided us a food discount voucher for a day out of our stay. We would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Pros fast check in process
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Clean!
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
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.
