East Side Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa
Visit East Side Costa Mesa
Popular places to visit
South Coast Plaza
During your visit to Costa Mesa, you can search for that perfect souvenir 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 check out its top-notch restaurants.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
This majestic venue is the heart and soul of Orange County’s performing arts community.
Orange County Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this romantic area.
Orange Coast College
Explore the campus of Orange Coast College during your visit to Costa Mesa. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
The LAB Antimall
During your trip to Costa Mesa, you can do some window-shopping at The LAB Antimall. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Disneyland® Resort Tickets (International)
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Newport Beach Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Top hotels in East Side Costa Mesa
Hilton Anaheim
Great overall experience we are definitely coming back
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
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Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
For one of the cheaper hotels available close to Disneyland this stay was amazing. We didn’t go in the pool but it looked nice! Super close walk to Disneyland and it never felt unsafe! Room was clean and the air conditioning worked amazing (after a 98 degree Disney day)!
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Super friendly staff. Generally clean rooms, with the exception of filthy windows which were broken and wouldn’t even open. Excellent location near the park. So grateful they offer the full kitchen. Timing of housekeeping was very poor. During our four night visit they wanted to clean our room on ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Hotel Huntington Beach
The entire staff was amazing!!!
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Anaheim Resort Suites
Loved our stay here. The beds were comfy and the room was big. My kids loved the pool and the food close by was awesome. Everything we needed was close. And the walk to Disney wasn’t terrible. We walked every time. They put a little bday surprise in the room for my son which made his day
Reviewed on Mar 27, 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
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.
Westside Costa Mesa
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.
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 Verde
While visiting Mesa Verde, you might make a stop by sights like Costa Mesa Country Club and Mesa Verde Shopping Center.
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.
