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.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene 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
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Anaheim Ducks Ice Hockey Game at Honda Center
City Cruises Newport Beach: Premier Champagne Brunch Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Costa Mesa
Hilton Anaheim
Less than half a mile from Disneyland, it was worth the walk for the safety, quiet, and nice rooms. The amenities were perfect. We had everything we needed. They do offer a shuttle to Disney ($6 per person), but we were happy to walk. This will be my "go-to" hotel when visiting Disneyland.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The hotel was old the only area that looked nice was the lobby and the restaurant area but other words it looked old some of the workers were rude and I got sick a little from there food so it wasn’t a nice stay
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Wouldn’t stay here again. The hot tub was cold, the place was very dated, and I found at least 3 roaches throughout our room and the property.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Booked this hotel for the bi level loft. Let me start off by saying that the rooms were really spacious and the property was clean. The staff might have been the highlight for me. Incredible staff that were helpful, accommodating, and even saved some toys we accidentally left behind eve hours after ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
Room was dirty and dated.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Maya
The hotel is undergoing a remodel and we weren't aware of that while we booked, but staff made all attempts to accommodate our every need. I left a pair of shoes in the room at check out and to my surprise, they were still there when I returned from my cruise 6 days later!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 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 Fair and Events Center and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, 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.
