Downtown Costa Mesa Travel Guide
Costa Mesa
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 cosy cafes.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
This majestic venue is the heart and soul of Orange County’s performing arts community.
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.
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.
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 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.
Things to do
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Top hotels in Downtown Costa Mesa
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Clean room change towels every day an excellent hot breakfast
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Spacious room & free breakfast! Staff was also nice!
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Rooms could have been cleaner however everything else overall was great. Hotel had great breakfast, awesome pools to use and friendly staff. Good location, lots of stuff within walking distance and Disney was not far at all.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
The Westin Anaheim Resort
✅
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Convention Center
Clean room...free parking and great customwr service
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Rooms were spotless, staff was so helpful and friendly, jacuzzi was hot and kids loved the splash pad 10/10
Reviewed on 25 Jan 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.
