Title: Visit Central: Best of Central, Costa Mesa Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Central](https://expedia.ca/Central-Hotels.d980934142309384192.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Costa Mesa](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Costa-Mesa.d7674.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Costa Mesa](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Costa-Mesa.d7674.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Central Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Central.d980934142309384192.Car-Rental-Guide)[Central Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Central.d980934142309384192.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Central ## Costa Mesa ![Central](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ca2acddca7988bd96c76bda3c3a26c22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by John](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/effaf68742475eb20bc66cbab876a85b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by John](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/effaf68742475eb20bc66cbab876a85b.jpg) ![Photo by Paco Garzón](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/da09fc723705d45b06b1024301a780d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Paco Garzón](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/da09fc723705d45b06b1024301a780d4.jpg) ![Photo by Ale Artigas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ad5bab66a4b36c267611731bdab5f634.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Ale Artigas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ad5bab66a4b36c267611731bdab5f634.jpg) ![Photo by Emily Yu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0a8b771b2c9702986eaf31db1ea1b94f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Emily Yu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0a8b771b2c9702986eaf31db1ea1b94f.jpg) ## Visit Central Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Costa Mesa travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Costa-Mesa.dx7674) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Orange County Fairgrounds 5/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Orange-County-Fairgrounds-Costa-Mesa.d6165235.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Orange-Coast-College-Costa-Mesa.d6282313.Vacation-Attraction) #### College Hospital Costa Mesa Though College Hospital Costa Mesa might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Costa Mesa while you are here. [](https://expedia.ca/College-Hospital-Costa-Mesa-Costa-Mesa.d553248635997986951.Vacation-Attraction) #### Costa Mesa Farmers' Market You can enjoy retail therapy at Costa Mesa Farmers' Market during your trip to Costa Mesa. [](https://expedia.ca/Costa-Mesa-Farmers-Market-Costa-Mesa.d939118232424787968.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tewinkle Park After visiting Tewinkle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Costa Mesa. Discover the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area, or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Tewinkle-Park-Mesa-Del-Mar.d6158996.Vacation-Attraction) #### Costa Mesa Bark Park Costa Mesa Bark Park is just one of the places to see in Costa Mesa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? [](https://expedia.ca/Costa-Mesa-Bark-Park-Mesa-Del-Mar.d906163813989199872.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44896704/ca91ee35-6811-4d87-b82d-69b9e7dde258.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets CA $149 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/universal-studios-hollywood-tickets.a44896704.activity-details) ![Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50029836/ff8b09f3-6b05-4141-9cbf-05129a97cf22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach CA $34 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/relaxing-sunsetevening-cruise-in-newport-beach.a50029836.activity-details) ![Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48180485/70247431-215b-49a5-adbb-f8ef4bb25bf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island CA $64 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/newport-beach-ferry-ticket-tofrom-catalina-island.a48180485.activity-details) ![Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48142739/b8330be4-f54a-46a6-9181-83a7a747cc9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise CA $98 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/newport-beach-luxury-whale-watching-catamaran-cruise.a48142739.activity-details) ![Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop in Tustin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48283926/fb861655-95ce-4c76-94db-729c3f317fd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tustin: Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop CA $122 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tustin-mosaic-lamp-making-workshop.a48283926.activity-details) ![Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Anaheim](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46205760/2d236fa3-293d-4d3f-8651-a48957a84e06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Los Angeles City Sightseeing Tour from Anaheim CA $204 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/los-angeles-city-sightseeing-tour-from-anaheim.a46205760.activity-details) [See all activities in Costa Mesa](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Costa-Mesa.d7674.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Central Hotel Deals ![Hilton Anaheim](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/100/9/w3840h2559x0y4-d8098926_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Anaheim 777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA CA $201 CA $238 total Jan 14 - Jan 15 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (587 reviews) Great location Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=9&PinnedHotelID=9&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34790000/34780400/34780325/e655ae9c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area 101 E Katella Avenue Anaheim CA CA $185 CA $249 total Jan 14 - Jan 15 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (4,374 reviews) We have stayed here for our last 3 Family Disney trips. We love the breakfast buffet and the surrounding food options. It is conveniently located near Disneyland and DCA, walkable or a quick 6 minute uber drive. We feel safe during our stay. The waterpark area is a plus if you have kids who enjoy ... Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=34780325&PinnedHotelID=34780325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![Grand Legacy At the Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13070000/13060100/13060062/9da742e7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Legacy At the Park 1650 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA CA $240 CA $281 total Jan 14 - Jan 15 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (3,945 reviews) Good location Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F01%2F2026&endDate=15%2F01%2F2026&selected=13060062&PinnedHotelID=13060062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![Hyatt Regency Orange County](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16000/15965/22d7d677_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Regency Orange County 11999 Harbor Blvd Garden Grove CA CA $207 CA $275 total Jan 5 - Jan 6 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,736 reviews) Staff was very polite Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F01%2F2026&endDate=06%2F01%2F2026&selected=15965&PinnedHotelID=15965&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50910000/50907400/50907370/361e207f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 1601 S ANAHEIM BLVD Anaheim CA CA $174 CA $244 total Jan 5 - Jan 6 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,656 reviews) We stayed 9 nights in a King Suit and everything associated with it was remarkable. From the House keeping to the front desk staff, they were amazing. The hotel was well equipped with a range of amenities including the restaurants, mini market, shuttle service etc and those made our stay very comfortable. ... Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F01%2F2026&endDate=06%2F01%2F2026&selected=50907370&PinnedHotelID=50907370&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=980934142309384192) ![Desert Palms Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1571/94539ef3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Desert Palms Hotel & Suites 631 W Katella Ave Anaheim CA CA $196 CA $230 total Jan 14 - Jan 15 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,891 reviews) Clean room, nice staff but very limited breakfast (same sausage patties for 4 mornings and other than cut oranges it was all canned fruit). 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[](https://expedia.ca/Costa-Mesa-Mesa-Del-Mar.dx553248635976473270) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8f2e300710e587f4f13386a9b36c4226.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Side Costa Mesa 3.5/5(5 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Costa-Mesa-East-Side-Costa-Mesa.dx553248635976472271) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Costa-Mesa-Mesa-Verde.dx553248635976482129) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8f2e300710e587f4f13386a9b36c4226.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Costa Mesa 5/5(2 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Costa-Mesa-Downtown-Costa-Mesa.dx553248635976473756) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Central ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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