[citation needed] In the 1960s, it evolved from a small fishing village to a summer destination, most popular with young people and students.

A hotel and several villa complexes were built in the Communist era, and featured varying degrees of style and comfort.

Nightlife is centered mainly around the two discos (Ring and Tineretului), in which, during the summer months, concerts are held nightly by the most popular bands from across Romania.

Because Costinești is mostly frequented by youngsters, the atmosphere tends to be livelier than in the other Black Sea resorts.

There are two CFR railway stations within the resort (South Costinești — Tabără, North Costinești), and the town is connected to the main E87 road which runs north to Constanța and south to the Bulgarian border.