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 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 East Side Costa Mesa Hotel Deals
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Loved it👍 will be back! Lounge staff was Awesome 😎
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hilton Anaheim
Good
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Close to Disneyland and had a pay per adult/ child shuttle to Disneyland to check point and stroller, scooter & wheelchair rental
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 East Side Costa Mesa
Central
While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Orange County Fairgrounds 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 Lido Marina Village.
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
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.
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.
