Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
This majestic venue is the heart and soul of Orange County’s performing arts community.
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.
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 lively festivals in this romantic area.
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 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 Farmers' Market
You can do some window-shopping at Costa Mesa Farmers' Market during your stay in Costa Mesa.
Activities
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum
The Los Angeles & Hollywood Tour from Orange County
Our pick of the best Central Hotel Deals
Hilton Anaheim
clean room and easy walk to conference
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Anaheim Marriott Hotel
Staff was so welcoming and nice
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Free breakfast is nice easily walkable to the parks and all the staff that we encountered were very nice
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
The room definitely could of used some better cleaning, there where stains on the walls and some gunk in the shower, some more organization in the breakfast area too, But everything else was good.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Location
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Clean rooms, great for group or family trips
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central
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.
Halecrest
While Halecrest isn't home to many top sights, The Observatory and South Coast Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Fairgrounds and Costa Mesa Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
