What to do in Costa Mesa, CA

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Segerstrom Center for the Arts featuring interior views and art
Segerstrom Center for the Arts showing interior views and art
Segerstrom Center for the Arts featuring modern architecture and a city
Segerstrom Center for the Arts which includes interior views, modern architecture and a city
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East Side Costa Mesa

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

When in East Side Costa Mesa, you can plan a visit to Orange County Fairgrounds and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

East Side Costa Mesa
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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.

Westside Costa Mesa
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Mesa Verde

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa Country Club and Mesa Verde Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Downtown Costa Mesa

4/5(1 area review)

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.

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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.

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Halecrest

While Halecrest isn't home to many top sights, The Observatory and South Coast Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

Halecrest

Day trip destinations from Costa Mesa