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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Clean, affordable & unique architecture.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Good
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
We love staying here to go to Disneyland. It’s not fancy or super luxurious, but it’s walking distance to the parks and we typically only spend about 7 hours a night at the hotel most of which we’re asleep. The beds are comfy, the AC works well, and the shower is hot. We appreciated an early check ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Room could have been cleaner but the size was perfect for our family of four. We only stayed one night but it would be great for a multiple day Disney trip. Disney is walkable. The bed was comfortable. We have a 12 and 9 year old and the pull out couch was a little smaller than other hotel pull outs ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
N/a
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
You get what you pay for. Good location in Huntington Beach close to Bella Terra shopping area. Basic hotel with good rates.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
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.
