Westside 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 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.

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 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.
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 top-notch restaurants.
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 Westside Costa Mesa

Hilton Anaheim
Easy check in, friendly staff and very beautiful property near theme parks !
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
This place check all our boxes for our Disney trip. Two pools, 2 hot tubs and a kiddie pool for the Littles. 20 minute walk to Disney and CVS for stocking up on water and snacks. This room had everything we needed. Mini fridge, coffee maker and breakfast included! 10/10 recommend.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The overflow hole in the bathroom sink was black and disgusting looking.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Everything was good breakfast was wonderful many options will definitely stay with them again :)
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Grand Legacy At the Park
Rooms are really small, second floor Has no elevator.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Kings Inn Anaheim at the Park & Convention Center
Súper recomendable!! 💯👍👌
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside Costa Mesa

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.

East Side Costa Mesa
When in East Side Costa Mesa, you can plan a visit to Orange County Fair and Events Center 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 Fair and Events Center 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
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, The Observatory and Orange County Fair and Events Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
