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.
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.
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
Everyone was nice
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
The room was incredibly small but clean. The desk chair was broken. The breakfast was satisfactory.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Do NOT pay extra for the pool view or Disney view. Trust me - keep your money in your pocket. This is more of a revenue add-on than a meaningful enhancement to your stay. If you’re booking here, I strongly recommend saving the upgrade fee and putting that money toward something you’ll actually ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Distance to Disneyland is good
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
Staff were friendly. Parking was hard but we did valet and it was the same price as self park, which was super nice. The location was the best part of staying. Right across the street from Disneyland was optimal with having a toddler who naps. We will definitely be staying here again!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Maya
Free upgrade, beautiful room and property. Would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 22 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.
