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 cosy cafes.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
This majestic venue is the heart and soul of Orange County’s performing arts community.
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 County Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals 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.
Costa Mesa Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Costa Mesa at Costa Mesa Country Club. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Anaheim Ducks Ice Hockey Game at Honda Center
City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Top hotels in Downtown Costa Mesa
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
It was a good stay however it was difficult to exit with our car and going back to the hotel with the shuttle bus. The bus is packed they even allow people to stand. And I had my son to Sit on top and he is 10 years old
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
The two rooms we had smelled horrendous. Our things that were in the rooms for 12-16 hours made the entire car smell like an ashtray once we loaded back up. Things were tidy enough and the sheets and towels seemed clean but the smell alone is enough that will have me booking elsewhere on our next ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Their system was down. We kept checking and they said we can’t do anything since systems are down. They couldn’t give me the king bed that was requested and booked at time of booking.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
We stayed in a room with a queen size bed and bunk bed. The bunk bed was squeaky on the top. The shower didn’t get very warm at all. In addition to paying to stay at the hotel, we had to pay $25 a night to park at the hotel.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
A little noisy at night, but you can't beat the location.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Maya
Room was unique with the decor. Clean. Great property with everything you will need.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 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 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.
