Downtown Costa Mesa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 top-notch restaurants.
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 entertainment choices and lively festivals 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.
Costa Mesa Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Costa Mesa at Costa Mesa Country Club. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum
Our pick of the best Downtown Costa Mesa Hotel Deals
Hilton Anaheim
Staff was great, property was super clean. Thanks.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Overall not a pleasant experience. The first night was completely fine. After that we had little to no hot water and they “shut the ac off for the whole building” because the manager told them to do so. The room would not get below 76 degrees and after we complained they transferred us to a different ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Our favorite
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Super clean
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
Clean room. Check in was easy and the staff was great to deal with. The pool was also clean and lots of towels available.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hotel Maya
Lovely property. Having the shuttle was extremely convenient though it’s not too far a walk from the convention center and mall
Reviewed on 7 Mar 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 Fairgrounds and Costa Mesa Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Central
While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Orange County Fairgrounds 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
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.
Halecrest
While Halecrest isn't home to many top sights, The Observatory and South Coast Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
