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
"The properties itself is good but the charges they make it’s bad they stole money without my permission I will never go there again"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
"Always a great place to stay when visiting Disneyland."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
"No extra bedsheets were given . No body came to clean trash even after calling multiple times . There were cockroaches on the floor , no cleaning no fresh towels everyday that was bad"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Grand Legacy At the Park
"We loved this place. Perfect for going to Disneyland. Shortest walk ever! And on hot days the splashpad and pool were perfect for our toddler"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Hyatt Regency Orange County
"Clean hotel,looks good great secure area when it come to parking lot. Nice pool area I have no complaints I’ll definitely will be back when I bring the family here"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
"Ideal location for visiting Disney , free buffet breakfast and clean comfortable rooms"
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.
