East Side Costa Mesa Travel Guide
Costa Mesa
Visit East Side 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 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 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
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 East Side Costa Mesa
Hilton Anaheim
The property is nice, especially compared to some of the surrounding hotels. However, be prepared to pay over $50 for parking, which feels excessive on top of the already premium room rates. It’s honestly disheartening to see how many of these hotels seem to price gouge families. I’ll definitely ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The hotel is on the older side but the rooms are large. We were not in the main building and the temperature in the rooms was cold. I called to ask how to change the temperature and they said the entire building is on the same thermostat. It was definitely too cold. They did send blankets but it ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
First day I show up with my reservation they don’t have my room with two beds,for some reason they are sold out or whatever happens. They just give me a room with single bed, so I have to take it because I show up around 11:30 PM with my kids and wife ,at that point I don’t wanna go anywhere else ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
The hotel property and size of the room were nice but parking there is terrible. We had to park on the opposite side of the complex from our room one night. Breakfast was great and they had different options every morning. Most of the staff were super friendly. The fresh towels they gave us on day ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
Good for Budget travelers. Excellent location. Don’t expect anything else. You can listen pretty much everything from your next door room. People are not supposed to smoke, but they do and the smell can be sensed through the door. Couple of rooms in our hallway were being treated for bad bugs. Super ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Maya
The hotel is currently under renovation, closing the restaurant and impacting other amenities on the property. Given the renovation, we were also placed in building 4 which is near the road and quite nosey. The renovation wasn’t disclosed during my booking, and most definitely would have impacted ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
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.
