Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

Just minutes from South Coast Plaza and about 4.6 miles from John Wayne Airport, this budget-friendly hotel sits in Costa Mesa near The Observatory and the SoCo Collection. It’s a short drive to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, UC Irvine, and Huntington Beach.

125 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, microwaves, 32-inch LCD TVs, safes and desks. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos and complimentary toiletries. The vibe is simple and welcoming—great for road trippers, business stopovers, and value seekers who want easy SoCal mornings.

Outdoor pool and hot tub, barbecue grills, free self-parking and complimentary wireless internet. On-site restaurant and a common-area TV keep things easy. Limited-hour roundtrip airport shuttle is available.

24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self-parking and wireless internet help keep you connected.

On-site restaurant serves guests daily, plus a complimentary continental breakfast each morning (6:30–9:30 AM). Several local Mexican spots—Taco Maria, Wahoo Fish Tacos and Avila's El Ranchito—are close by for regional flavor.