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Discover the most popular places to visit in Costa Mesa
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
This majestic venue is the heart and soul of Orange County’s performing arts community.
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.
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.
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 charming coffeehouses.
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.
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.
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.
The Camp
During your visit to Costa Mesa, you can do some window-shopping at The Camp. Discover the charming coffeehouses and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Metro Pointe at South Coast
During your visit to Costa Mesa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Metro Pointe at South Coast. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
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East Side Costa Mesa
Though East Side Costa Mesa might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Orange County Fairgrounds and Costa Mesa Country Club.
Mesa Verde
While visiting Mesa Verde, you might make a stop by sights like Costa Mesa Country Club and Fairview Park.
Westside Costa Mesa
Westside Costa Mesa might not have many top sights, but Costa Mesa Country Club and Balboa Peninsula Beaches are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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 South Coast Plaza.
Halecrest
While there might not be top attractions in Halecrest, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Observatory and South Coast Plaza.
- Segerstrom Center for the Arts
- Mesa Verde Country Club
- Fairview Park
- Disneyland® Resort
- Disney California Adventure® Park
- Knott's Berry Farm
- Anaheim Convention Center
- Downtown Disney® District
- Honda Center
- Irvine Spectrum Center
- Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
- Aquarium of the Pacific
- University of California
- Huntington Beach Pier
- Orange County Great Park
- Knott's Soak City Water Park
- Medieval Times
- Crystal Cove State Park
- Mission San Juan Capistrano
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