Things to do in Costa Mesa

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Segerstrom Center for the Arts which includes art and interior views
Segerstrom Center for the Arts featuring interior views and art
Segerstrom Center for the Arts featuring a city and modern architecture
Segerstrom Center for the Arts showing interior views, modern architecture and a city
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Areas of Costa Mesa

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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 Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.

East Side Costa Mesa
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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.

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Mesa Verde

While visiting Mesa Verde, you might make a stop by sights like Costa Mesa Country Club and Mesa Verde Shopping Center.

Mesa Verde
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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.

Downtown Costa Mesa
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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.

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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.

Halecrest