East Side Costa Mesa Travel Guide
Costa Mesa




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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

Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Top hotels in East Side Costa Mesa

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Everyone was nice
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Nice room! Great breakfast and close walk to Disney parks.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hilton Anaheim
Awesome
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Great stay for Disneyland’s sweetheart nite! Clean spacious room with coffee maker and fridge. 8 min walk to the front entrance of Disneyland. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 24 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
The placement of the hotel was great. Food was tasty.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around East Side Costa Mesa

Central
While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Orange County Fairgrounds and Costa Mesa Farmers' Market.

Downtown Costa Mesa
While there might not be top attractions in Downtown Costa Mesa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Costa Mesa Country Club.

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.

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.

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.

South Coast Metro
While visiting South Coast Metro, you might make a stop by sights like South Coast Plaza and Metro Pointe at South Coast.
