East Side Costa Mesa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Side Costa Mesa
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
Premier Paint Wine Experience in Costa Mesa
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Best of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills Tour with Beaches plus more
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Our pick of the best East Side Costa Mesa Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025
Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025
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Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Side Costa Mesa
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.
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.
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.
- 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
- Fashion Island
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- Orange County Great Park
- South Coast Plaza
- Medieval Times
- Knott's Soak City Water Park
- Chapman University
- UC Irvine Medical Center
- Crystal Cove State Park
- Pelican Hill Golf Course
- Bella Terra