Downtown Costa Mesa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Costa Mesa featuring a high-rise building, art and interior views

Popular places to visit

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Segerstrom Center for the Arts

This majestic venue is the heart and soul of Orange County’s performing arts community.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts
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Orange County Museum of Art

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the entertainment choices in this romantic area.

Orange County Museum of Art
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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.

The LAB Antimall
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South Coast Plaza

5/5(3 reviews)

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.

South Coast Plaza
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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 County Fairgrounds
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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.

Orange Coast College

Activities

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Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Costa Mesa by Crazy Dash

AU$15
Per adult
Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Costa Mesa by Crazy Dash
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Costa Mesa by Wacky Walks

AU$15
Per adult
Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Costa Mesa by Wacky Walks
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Fun Scavenger Hunt in Pembroke Pines by 3Quest Challenge

AU$15
Per adult
Fun Scavenger Hunt in Pembroke Pines by 3Quest Challenge
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Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Costa Mesa by Zombie Scavengers

AU$30
Per adult
Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Costa Mesa by Zombie Scavengers
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Knott's Berry Farm Tickets

AU$106
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Knott's Berry Farm Tickets
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Catalina Island Ferry Newport Beach To Avalon (MUST BOOK RETURN)

AU$59
Per adult
Catalina Island Ferry Newport Beach To Avalon (MUST BOOK RETURN)
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Our pick of the best Downtown Costa Mesa Hotel Deals

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
2 out of 5
Anaheim
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$146 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$146
per night
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this motel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,006 reviews)
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"Decent place to stay for a trip to Disneyland. We stayed here two months earlier and did not have to pay for parking. This time it was $20 a night which was not listed on Hotels.com😞"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Hilton Anaheim
Hilton Anaheim
4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$273 per night from 14 May to 15 May
AU$273
per night
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,356 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 27 Apr. 2024

Hilton Anaheim
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
2.5 out of 5
1110 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$271 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$271
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,091 reviews)
"Close to disney"

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Hyatt Regency Orange County
4 out of 5
11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is AU$241 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$241
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,788 reviews)
"It was great to be in there, everyone was helpful around there"

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Hyatt Regency Orange County
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
3.5 out of 5
101 E Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$242 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$242
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,832 reviews)
"Transportation from Cambria Hotel to Disneyland is so easy with Uber. Uber trips costs about $6.70 from Cambria Hotel. Hotel is nice and a nice water park for kids to play. The swimming pool could be a bit bigger for the number of people in it. Also, in our room, I really wish more hotels would switch ..."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Grand Legacy At the Park
Grand Legacy At the Park
2.5 out of 5
1650 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$340 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$340
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,227 reviews)
"The main reason we stayed at this property was to try the new rooftop bar/restaurant . When we checked in we were informed it was closed our entire stay. This was irritating because we weren’t informed of it’s closure on their website nor in the email the hotel sent us regarding our stay days prior. ..."

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

Grand Legacy At the Park
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Costa Mesa

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Westside Costa Mesa

When in Westside Costa Mesa, you can plan a visit to Costa Mesa Country Club and Balboa Peninsula Beaches, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa showing a skyscraper, art and interior views

East Side Costa Mesa

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

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.

East Side Costa Mesa
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Mesa Verde

5/5(1 area review)

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

Mesa Verde
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Mesa Del Mar

Mesa Del Mar might not have many top sights, but Orange County Fairgrounds and South Coast Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mesa Del Mar
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Halecrest

4/5(1 area review)

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

Halecrest

Downtown Costa Mesa Travel Guide

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