East Side Costa Mesa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Charles Arcudi
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Photo by Jeanine Smith
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Photo by Elisha Noel

Popular places to visit

Segerstrom Center for the Arts featuring modern architecture, a city and art

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

This majestic venue is the heart and soul of Orange County’s performing arts community.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts
The LAB Antimall

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.

The LAB Antimall
Orange County Museum of Art

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 County Museum of Art

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.

South Coast Plaza

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 County Fairgrounds

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.

Orange Coast College

Activities

Temecula Wine Tasting

The Temecula Wine Tour from Orange County

AU$305
per adult
The Temecula Wine Tour from Orange County
Art Wine Experience in Costa Mesa

Premier Paint Wine Experience in Costa Mesa

AU$90
per adult
Premier Paint Wine Experience in Costa Mesa
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

AU$72
per adult
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Walt Disney concert hall Los Angeles downtown

Best of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills Tour with Beaches plus more

AU$134
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Best of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills Tour with Beaches plus more
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

AU$40
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

AU$85
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
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Our pick of the best East Side Costa Mesa Hotel Deals

Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$204 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
AU$204
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,390 reviews)
"We stay here every time we come to so cal"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Hilton Anaheim
Grand Legacy At the Park

Grand Legacy At the Park

2.5 out of 5
1650 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$301 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$301
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,491 reviews)
"Walking distance to Disneyland and shops and eateries!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Grand Legacy At the Park
Hotel Maya

Hotel Maya

4 out of 5
700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA
The price is AU$292 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$292
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Long Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free cruise terminal shuttle. Our guests praise the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,745 reviews)
"Excellent definitely we will come back we love it thanks"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Hotel Maya
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$226 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
AU$226
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,749 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, facilities and room were clean and it was so nice to be very close to the Disney parks!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

3 out of 5
1380 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$292 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$292
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free water park access, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,436 reviews)
"Will choose this property again when we decide to visit Disneyland in the near future"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
SunCoast Park Hotel Anaheim Resort, Tapestry by Hilton

SunCoast Park Hotel Anaheim Resort, Tapestry by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
1640 S Clementine St, Anaheim, CA
The price is AU$206 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$206
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,755 reviews)
"We were delighted with our hotel. Such a spacious, comfortable clean and modern room and facility. Perfect location for our walk to Disney. Loved the pool. The bar and restaurant was great. All service was excellent. Friendly and accommodating. We have already recommended to our friends."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

SunCoast Park Hotel Anaheim Resort, Tapestry by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around East Side Costa Mesa

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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.

Downtown Costa Mesa
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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.

Westside Costa Mesa
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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 Del Mar
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Mesa Verde

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa Country Club and Mesa Verde Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

Mesa Verde
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Halecrest

4/5(1 area review)

While Halecrest isn't home to many top sights, The Observatory and South Coast Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.

Halecrest

East Side Costa Mesa Travel Guide

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