Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Costa Mesa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Costa Mesa

With a population of 109,960, Costa Mesa is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Costa Mesa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Costa Mesa

If you’re looking for affordable options, Andrea at Pelican Hill (22701 Pelican Hill Road South) and VACA (695 Town Center Drive Suite 170) are great picks.

When to visit Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa in May
Estimated package price
$387
2 travelers
Flight to Costa Mesa
3 nights at hotel
Costa Mesa in May
Estimated package price
$387
2 travelers
Flight to Costa Mesa
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Costa Mesa in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Costa Mesa, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Costa Mesa

Plane

When flying to Costa Mesa, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Costa Mesa include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Costa Mesa departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Costa Mesa is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 36 miles from Costa Mesa. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Costa Mesa, you’ll arrive at John Wayne Airport, OC (SNA), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Costa Mesa include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Costa Mesa departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to Costa Mesa is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 36 miles from Costa Mesa. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Costa Mesa

LAXLos Angeles
ONTOntario
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Airlines serving Costa Mesa

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Costa Mesa

Most booked hotels in Costa Mesa

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Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1162 reviews)
$372+
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Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1153 reviews)
$316+
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The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 982 reviews)
$378+
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Hyatt Regency Irvine
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 703 reviews)
$214+
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Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1098 reviews)
$195+
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Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1272 reviews)
$147+
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Renting a car in Costa Mesa

Renting a car in Costa Mesa costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Costa Mesa.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Costa Mesa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Costa Mesa is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Costa Mesa costs $42 per day, on average, or $85 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Costa Mesa.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Costa Mesa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Costa Mesa is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Costa Mesa

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