Find Historic Hotels in Costa Mesa, CA from CA $103

You’re already probably planning a visit to sights of historical relevance while you’re staying in Costa Mesa. Be sure to check out the array of shops and lively festivals while you’re here. You can also take some time in this romantic area to enjoy the popular beaches.

Based on our travel knowledge, Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach is a top 4-star hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features 2 outdoor pools and free WiFi. Old Orange County Courthouse is a short 11-minute drive away.

Costa Mesa is home to 116 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favorite places to visit include Orange County Fairgrounds, South Coast Plaza, and Segerstrom Center for the Arts. In the area, you’ll also find Disney California Adventure® Park and Disneyland® Resort.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two someplace that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Costa Mesa, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Costa Mesa, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.