Costa Mesa, CA

Travel Guide

Segerstrom Center for the Arts showing interior views and art
Segerstrom Center for the Arts which includes art and interior views
Segerstrom Center for the Arts featuring modern architecture and a city
Segerstrom Center for the Arts showing modern architecture, interior views and a city
Photo provided by Segerstrom Center for the Arts - © RMA Photography

Where to stay in Costa Mesa

Amazing donuts! Made with fresh ingredients everyday! The flavors are well put together! Love the maple/bacon, however the rosemary is a great option as well! Check them out!!!

East Side Costa Mesa

4/5(195 area reviews)

Though East Side Costa Mesa might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Orange County Fairgrounds and Costa Mesa Country Club.

East Side Costa Mesa
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Westside Costa Mesa

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Westside Costa Mesa might not have many top sights, but Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Costa Mesa Country Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Westside Costa Mesa
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Mesa Verde

4/5(76 area reviews)

While visiting Mesa Verde, you might make a stop by sights like Costa Mesa Country Club and Mesa Verde Shopping Center.

Mesa Verde
Amazing donuts! Made with fresh ingredients everyday! The flavors are well put together! Love the maple/bacon, however the rosemary is a great option as well! Check them out!!!

Downtown Costa Mesa

4/5(77 area reviews)

When in Downtown Costa Mesa, you can plan a visit to Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Costa Mesa Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Costa Mesa
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Mesa Del Mar

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mesa Del Mar and surrounding area, you can visit Orange County Fairgrounds and The LAB Antimall.

Mesa Del Mar
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Halecrest

4/5(31 area reviews)

While there might not be top attractions in Halecrest, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Observatory and South Coast Plaza.

Halecrest
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
4 out of 5
325 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA
The price is AED 474 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
AED 474
AED 527 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Costa Mesa. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,399 reviews)
"We had a great stay ... loved the pool and hot tub. Room was comfortable and clean - as was the bathroom. Highly recomment"

Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim by IHG
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim by IHG
3 out of 5
1240 S Walnut St, Anaheim, CA
The price is AED 474 per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
AED 474
AED 555 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free water park access, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,659 reviews)
"Staff was nice at coming in at leaving the receptionist in the morning not so much . The room I stayed in was clean needs a little update in bathroom but everything was good overall."

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim by IHG
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Hyatt Regency Orange County
4 out of 5
11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is AED 434 per night from May 22 to May 23
AED 434
AED 595 total
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,229 reviews)
"This is a hotel"

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Hyatt Regency Orange County
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Capistrano Surfside Inn
Capistrano Surfside Inn
3 out of 5
34680 Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, CA
Stay at this 3-star condo in Dana Point. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (147 reviews)
"Staying at Surfside Inn felt like we were home with all its comforts."

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Capistrano Surfside Inn
The Historic Broadlind Hotel at Long Beach Convention Center
The Historic Broadlind Hotel at Long Beach Convention Center
3 out of 5
149 Linden Avenue, Long Beach, CA
Stay at this 3-star historic aparthotel in Long Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and an attached winery. Popular attractions Long Beach Cruise Terminal ...
7.4/10 Good! (873 reviews)
"This hotel was super cute. I enjoyed my stay here a lot. The rooms were clean and have full kitchens, which is really convenient if you’re staying longer than a night or two. Checking in was kind of a pain in the butt because I was there after hours but overall it was a nice place and I will be staying ..."

Reviewed on 13 February 2025

The Historic Broadlind Hotel at Long Beach Convention Center
Entire Boardwalk Home on the Beach in Newport Beach with Beautiful Views
Entire Boardwalk Home on the Beach in Newport Beach with Beautiful Views
Newport Beach
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Newport Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Newport Pier and Fashion Island ...
10/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Best Stay Ever!
"We have stayed in vacation rentals around the world, this is by far our favorite! Loved the location, layout of home, they had everything we could have wanted/needed, beach chairs, towels, kitchen was set up with all we could want. Communication with Joey was easy, quick responses and so helpful ..."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Entire Boardwalk Home on the Beach in Newport Beach with Beautiful Views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Costa Mesa

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
393
5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
472
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
144
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
14
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
20
1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice quiet town. New buildings and shopping centers, wide streets.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Its good. But this visit is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. Doesnt feel safe to leave things in my room either, if just anyone can come in

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great area with a variety of activities to see or do Something unique, fascinating and mind blowing were these abandoned hangers in Tustin that were built in 1942 to house patrolling blimps. Amazing

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Costa Mesa was beautiful. But having to pay $2.50 hour to park to see anything was a deterrent from enjoying anything but driving around!

4/5 - Good

FrankQ

Very nice, good value

3/5 - Okay

Eric

I recommend getting rooms closer to the check-in office. They seem to be better maintained and cleaner.