Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
Costa Mesa Farmers' Market
You can do some window-shopping at Costa Mesa Farmers' Market during your stay in Costa Mesa.
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?
Pacific Amphitheatre
You can make plans for a show at Pacific Amphitheatre during your stay in Costa Mesa.
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.
Activities

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Our pick of the best Central Hotel Deals

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
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Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Hilton Anaheim
Great overall experience we are definitely coming back
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
For one of the cheaper hotels available close to Disneyland this stay was amazing. We didn’t go in the pool but it looked nice! Super close walk to Disneyland and it never felt unsafe! Room was clean and the air conditioning worked amazing (after a 98 degree Disney day)!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
This property was perfect for family’s of all ages! The breakfast had many options that were rotated daily, hot and cold. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Hotel Huntington Beach
The entire staff was amazing!!!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Anaheim Resort Suites
It was wonderful! Very helpful staff, very clean rooms that were modern and updated, amenities were fantastic and breakfast service was top-notch. Very great place to stay.
Reviewed on 27 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 Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, 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.
