East Side Costa Mesa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Side 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 cosy cafes.
Orange County Fair and Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Orange County Fair and Events Center, 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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Activities
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
The Escape Game: 60-Minute Adventures at Irvine Spectrum
Our pick of the best East Side Costa Mesa Hotel Deals
Hotel Huntington Beach
Amazing
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hilton Anaheim
We have stayed here multiple times and always have a great stay. The hotel itself is great and the staff is wonderful.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Room is clean property is nice garden around pool so sweet staff are helpful Air conditioners could be updated or cleaned they are very noisy but worked
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
10/10
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Everything was good!!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hotel was nice but they told me my room was upgraded on their terms and it was not .. this was suppose to be a romantic couple of days with my wife but they put us in a room with bunk beds and then resort fees were way higher then other hotel .. overall not a good experience
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Side Costa Mesa
Central
While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Orange County Fair and Events Center and Costa Mesa Farmers' Market.
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.
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.
Mesa Del Mar
If you're spending some time in Mesa Del Mar, Orange County Fair and Events Center and Costa Mesa Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
