Central
Costa Mesa
Popular places to visit
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.
College Hospital Costa Mesa
If College Hospital Costa Mesa is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Costa Mesa.
Costa Mesa Bark Park
Costa Mesa Bark Park is just one of the places to see in Costa Mesa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Tewinkle Park
After visiting Tewinkle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Costa Mesa. Discover the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Whale-Watching Cruise from 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
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Top hotels in Central
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Clean room, great location and great breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hilton Anaheim
pretty good, expensive meals in restaurants and big hotel in general (if you like that sort of thing)
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Everything was wonderful. Staff, room, park shuttle...all great
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
The room was spotless and latge. Plenty of space. Great for families traveling.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Room was clean and staff was very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
Clean room and good location. Don’t have mini fridge and microwave inside the room.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
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.
