Westside Costa Mesa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

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 cosy cafes.

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.

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

Orange County Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this romantic area.
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.
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.
Activities

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

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

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Our pick of the best Westside Costa Mesa Hotel Deals

Hotel Huntington Beach
Room was clean air conditioner worked great. Only thing it just needed a little upgrades. But other than that, it was a great place to stay.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hilton Anaheim
Too rude
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
The window above the shower was opened and we didn’t notice for a few hours after we got there and people had used the restroom. That made us very uncomfortable. The beds are small. They aren’t queen size at all they are full. So fitting a family of 5 was very rough. It’s good enough if you just ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The stay was good but we were a party of 8 with 3 rooms. I am the one that suggested your facility as I stayed there before and it was perfect. I felt bad when I was told some of my family’s rooms had very poor water pressure and the air did not work.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
I booked this stay several weeks in advance, however, once I arrived to check in I was told the room is not available. Extremely inconvenient.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
good location and clean room
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Westside 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.

East Side Costa Mesa
When in East Side Costa Mesa, you can plan a visit to Orange County Fair and Events Center and Costa Mesa Farmers' Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Central
While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Orange County Fair and Events Center and Costa Mesa Farmers' Market.

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.

Mesa Del Mar
If you're spending some time in Mesa Del Mar, Orange County Fair and Events Center and Costa Mesa Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.

Halecrest
While Halecrest isn't home to many top sights, The Observatory and Orange County Fair and Events Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
