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
Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Costa Mesa
Hilton Anaheim
"I was excited to stay here because it seemed super family friendly, really close to Disney which was the purpose of our trip and seemed super convenient. As soon as we got to are room is when the issues started. The cleanliness was terrible. The comforters had blood stains on them along with the ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Breakfast was fresh and good selection. Pool was great and clean Staff was so friendly Loved the beds got made daily It was too far from Disney IMO took appx 20-25 mins walking and the shuttle to take was $15 each way (not done by them) which was super over priced."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"I will do a better search next time. Very disappointed"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"The bi-level loft room we booked at the Clementine Hotel & Suites worked awesome for our family of eight Disneyland trip! There were four adult couples and the beds available made it possible for us to all stay in the same clean room and not be overcrowded. There were two bathrooms with showers which ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Westin Anaheim Resort
"Everything was good but housekeeping was non-responsive."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
"Hotel had free parking which was a perk. Great shopping venues and dinning options that are walkable. When we checked in, our bathtub was really dirty but the cleaning crew that cleaned the next day, took care of that. We would stay here again."
Reviewed on 29 May 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 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.
