Costa Mesa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Orange County, California, United States
About Costa Mesa
Throughout the 1800s, this area consisted mostly of a few farms and some apple orchards. Costa Mesa was incorporated in 1920; its name means "coast tableland" in Spanish. During World War II, Costa Mesa was the site of the Santa Ana Army Air Base, a military installation that existed from 1942-1946. Today, Costa Mesa has expanded into a robust community that features a focus on performing arts and entertainment. Costa Mesa provides a city-like feel in a suburban setting with a vast amount of storefront shops and residential areas. The west side of the city features industrial properties that specialize in manufacturing while the northern part of the city features commercial properties that specialize in business.
Top Attractions in Costa Mesa
Explore the best things to see and do in Costa Mesa:
- ★California Scenario
- ★Diego Sepulveda Adobe
- ★Orange County Fairgrounds
- ★Orange County Museum of Art
- ★Segerstrom Center for the Arts
- ★TeWinkle Park
Where to Eat in Costa Mesa
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Doria's Haus of Pizza
- 🍴Mastro's Steakhouse
- 🍴Mitsuwa Marketplace
- 🍴Rooster Cafe
- 🍴Seasons 52
- 🍴Silver Trumpet at the Wyndham Orange County
Where to Stay in Costa Mesa
- 🏨Avenue of the Arts Hotel
- 🏨Ayres Hotel & Suites
- 🏨Best Western Newport Mesa Inn
- 🏨Costa Mesa Marriott
- 🏨Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa
- 🏨Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: