East Side Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa
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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 top-notch restaurants.
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 top-notch restaurants.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
From classical concerts to rock gigs, Orange County’s prestigious arts complex provides year-round cultural entertainment.
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 entertainment choices 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.
Costa Mesa Country Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Costa Mesa at Costa Mesa Country Club. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
Top hotels in East Side Costa Mesa
Hilton Anaheim
The pool and spa were great. So were the dining options
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
It was ok. I did make a recommendation for the stairs on the E entrance my son is blind with very little vision. They have marked all the steps with yellow tape but not the top step he almost fell several times until leaning the steps. Also why no fans in the bathroom? My only other complaint is ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Easy check-in with friendly staff, awesome spacious room, breakfast was great quality, especially for such a large crowd.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Nice stay, only downside is if your room is somewhat close to the road. Lots of road noise, we were 4 rooms away from the road.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
Shower in #156 is very small. Valet service was friendly but they twice said no parking was available when i found an open spot and another time at early check in the front desk staff intervened on my behalf and found a spot for me
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Maya
Room was spacious with nice view of the water. The staff was very friendly. We also ate at the Fuego restaurant. The service, food and drinks were delicious. The only downside was the shower had a leak. It would leak onto the bathroom floor.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around East Side Costa Mesa
Central
While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Orange County Fairgrounds and Costa Mesa Farmers' Market.
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.
Westside Costa Mesa
When in Westside Costa Mesa, you can plan a visit to Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Costa Mesa Country Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
