Popular places to visit
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
This majestic venue is the heart and soul of Orange County’s performing arts community.
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 lively festivals in this romantic area.
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 cosy cafes.
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.
Costa Mesa Farmers' Market
You can do some window-shopping at Costa Mesa Farmers' Market during your stay in Costa Mesa.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Mosaic Art Classes Orange County: Turkish Lamp Workshop
Top hotels in Central
Hilton Anaheim
We did not have free breakfast. They put us by the elevator and it was Noisy! Not happy!
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Anaheim Marriott Hotel
It was very nice and clean. My only complaint was that my room was very dark and cold
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area
The employees are really nice and the hotel was really clean my little ones love it!! Heated pools and movie night while they relax swimming
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Nice family friendly hotel close to Disneyland. Runs a shuttle to Disneyland.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The hotel was great. Very convenient with shuttle service to Disneyland and the hotel was great. Clean, they had a little general store inside to get anything from coffee to toiletries. They also provided us a food discount voucher for a day out of our stay. We would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Room was super clean and we got an upgrade..
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central
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.
East Side Costa Mesa
When in East Side Costa Mesa, you can plan a visit to Orange County Fairgrounds and Costa Mesa Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South Coast Metro
While visiting South Coast Metro, you might make a stop by sights like South Coast Plaza and Metro Pointe at South Coast.
Halecrest
While Halecrest isn't home to many top sights, The Observatory and South Coast Plaza are some notable places to visit nearby.
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
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.
