East Side Costa Mesa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide




Visit East Side Costa Mesa
Popular places to visit

Orange County Fair and Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Orange County Fair and Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Costa Mesa. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts
This majestic complex is the heart and soul of Orange County’s performing arts scene.

UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this romantic area.
Pacific Amphitheatre
You can make plans for a show at Pacific Amphitheatre during your stay in Costa Mesa.
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

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Our pick of the best East Side Costa Mesa Hotel Deals

Hilton Anaheim
"Room was clean. Staff are nice."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"The walls are really thin so there was a crying baby in the room next to us. We could hear the baby crying when we were trying to fall asleep. Also we were on the side of two busy streets. I will not stay here again."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"The room is clean we enjoyed our stay our first day there. It was only one tall in the bathroom the second day there there was no towels in the bathroom. The room key had to go down to the desk and replace it twice because it went open the door. The breakfast is absolutely outstanding. and the people ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Grand Legacy At the Park
"It was a nice place to stay. Conveniently walkable to Disneyland. The pictures didn’t match room we got. The air conditioner on wall was very loud. Mattress was not comfortable"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Hyatt Regency Orange County
"Very patient and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Hotel Huntington Beach
"It was a great stay."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in East Side Costa Mesa

Westside Costa Mesa
If you're spending some time in Westside Costa Mesa, The Wayfarer and Tiki Bar are top sights worth seeing.

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
If you're spending some time in Downtown Costa Mesa, Time Nightclub and Tiki Bar are top sights worth seeing.
Central
While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Orange County Fair and Events Center and Pacific Amphitheatre.
Sobeca District
If you're spending some time in Sobeca District, The Camp and The LAB Antimall are top sights worth seeing.



