Central Travel Guide
Costa Mesa
Popular places to visit
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 cosy cafes.
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 Bark Park
Costa Mesa Bark Park is just one of the places to see in Costa Mesa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
College Hospital Costa Mesa
If College Hospital Costa Mesa is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Costa Mesa.
Pacific Amphitheatre
You can make plans for a show at Pacific Amphitheatre during your stay in Costa Mesa.
Costa Mesa Farmers' Market
You can do some window-shopping at Costa Mesa Farmers' Market during your stay in Costa Mesa.
Things to do
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Anaheim Ducks Ice Hockey Game at Honda Center
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Mosaic Art Classes Orange County: Turkish Lamp Workshop
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Top hotels in Central
Hilton Anaheim
Awesome
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Staff was welcoming and friendly. Loved that they had shuttle service to and from the parks. The room was cleaned but it had a musky smell, maybe because the air wasn't on. There is no ventilation in the bathroom. Furniture and bathroom is dated. It would be better if they updated the bathroom, furniture ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Breakfast provided was really good. We stayed there for a family Disney trip and the walk from the hotel to the park was a little brutal with children. Parking was also a miss. There wasn’t much parking available near our room.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
The only reason to stay here is it has an excellent location to Disney. It's an incredibly basic hotel it does have a pool. Right across the street from Disneyland super close
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hotel Maya
Conveniently located to the pier with beautiful views. We enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection
Staff great at the check in. Room clean and spacious.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central
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.
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.
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.
Halecrest
While Halecrest isn't home to many top sights, The Observatory and South Coast Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
