Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
This majestic complex is the heart and soul of Orange County’s performing arts scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this romantic area.
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.
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.
Activities
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Our pick of the best Central Hotel Deals
Hilton Anaheim
Very clean and well kept- room was very far from nearest elevator. It felt like we had to walk for 5 minutes through confusing halls just to get to our room. Otherwise very nice
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
Good place for the family
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Very nice property. Staff was super friendly. Rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Excellent stay highly recommend
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hotel Huntington Beach
Had to pay for breakfast
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Westin Anaheim Resort
Clean room, great and friendly staff, has a great restaurant on the roof, has a nice pool and amazing hot tub. I 10/10 recommend this hotel, great stay for me and my family.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
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.
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.
Halecrest
While Halecrest isn't home to many top sights, The Observatory and South Coast Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
Central Travel Guide
- Orange Coast College
- Tewinkle Park
- Disneyland® Resort
- Disney California Adventure® Park
- Knott's Berry Farm
- Long Beach Cruise Terminal
- Anaheim Convention Center
- Honda Center
- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
- Huntington Beach Pier
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- Fashion Island
- Orange County Great Park
- South Coast Plaza
- Medieval Times
- Knott's Soak City Water Park
- UC Irvine Medical Center
- Chapman University
