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 top-notch restaurants.
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 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
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Our pick of the best East Side Costa Mesa Hotel Deals
Hilton Anaheim
"Everything was good except when I used one of the towels and saw a stain. I’m not sure if it’s clean or not. Another is a stain on the bed sheet. So that’s the reason I gave 4 on cleanliness. Staff was nice. Parking is good as well. But also full during morning hours til 430 cause of an event being ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Very clean. Nice staff!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"Love the pool!! It is a great place to see the fireworks!!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"Amazing stay! I was very pleased with our stay at the Clementine. The staff went above and beyond in order to help our stay be the best it could. Unfortunately, the pool was out of service, but the hotel was able to get the neighbor hotel to let us use their pool! 10/10 would recommend and will 100% ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
"Good location"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
"Small room, it was okay not great."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
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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 Pacific Amphitheatre.
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.
