East Side Costa Mesa Travel Guide
Costa Mesa
Visit East Side Costa Mesa
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 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.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
You can make plans for a show at Segerstrom Center for the Arts during your stay in Costa Mesa. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
Orange County Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa. Experience the entertainment choices and lively festivals 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 cosy cafes.
Top hotels in East Side Costa Mesa
Hilton Anaheim
Awesome
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
The only thing this hotel has going for it is proximity to Disneyland. Rooms are worn and the bathroom was dirty. The prior guests soap was still in the shower and there was a fake eyelash stuck to the bathroom counter. Thermostat was set at 64 degrees and could not be adjusted. Spent the night frozen! ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Yes. Everything was good
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Tropicana Inn and Suites
The room is clean the worker’s are great I recommend this hotel 100%
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Maya
Quick drive or easy walk to downtown Laguna Beach. First floor waterfront room was amazing!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground
Yes
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
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.
