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 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 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 top-notch restaurants.

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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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
The price is AU$183 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$183
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this motel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,318 reviews)
"Have stayed there several times and will be going back again. It's not your typical Motel 6"

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
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$284 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$284
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Book a 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,213 reviews)
"Very close walk to Disneyland, good hot breakfast in the mornings."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Hilton Anaheim
Hilton Anaheim
4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$254 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
AU$254
per night
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,481 reviews)
"The lobby is very nice but you can tell that the upkeep of the rooms is not the best. The carpeting in the room was what grossed me out. The carpet just felt dirty to walk on without shoes. The patio was OK, no view to enjoy. The umbrella was not even put up and it was not cement on the deck, it ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2024

Hilton Anaheim
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$313 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$313
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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! (2,344 reviews)
"Bed comforters needed to be washed. They were very dirty on the top you could tell. When we first arrived to check in, I was needing to find a parking spot. I was stopped by a man in a golf cart, questioning in a rude way what I was doing there. I replied to check in. Seem like he was always watching ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024

Grand Legacy At the Park
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Hyatt Regency Orange County
4 out of 5
11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is AU$239 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$239
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,831 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024

Hyatt Regency Orange County
Hotel Maya - a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
Hotel Maya - a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
4 out of 5
700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA
The price is AU$341 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$341
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Long Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,446 reviews)
"The surrounding is good and the view beautiful next to the ocean but the building is old, and the room not cleaning good, lots of dust in the floor and in every corner is very dusty, i need to wipe the side table because very dusty. And entrance of the door is dusty and dirty, i suggested on this ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2024

Hotel Maya - a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
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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 The Camp 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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