Beach Cities Orange County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort city located in southern Orange County, California, United States.
Beach Cities Orange County
Beach Cities Orange County
Beach Cities Orange County
Beach Cities Orange County

Where to stay in Beach Cities Orange County

Newport Beach, Orange County, California

Balboa Peninsula

5/5(5 area reviews)

Travellers to Balboa Peninsula praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Balboa Beach and Balboa Peninsula Beaches.

Balboa Peninsula
"View of the bluffs above Crystal Cove State Park located between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, California"

Newport Coast

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Newport Coast is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Pelican Hill Golf Course and Crystal Cove State Park while in the area.

Newport Coast
Wooden boardwalk in Balboa island, Newport Beach

Balboa Island

Balboa Island is well liked for its beaches and waterfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Newport Dune and Balboa Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Balboa Island
Panorama of Southern California coastline.  View of the marina coastal access to the harbor from a rocky cliff. Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach, California

Corona del Mar

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Corona del Mar. You might want to make time for a stop at Corona del Mar State Beach or Pelican Hill Golf Course.

Corona del Mar
West Newport

West Newport

While visiting West Newport, you might make a stop by sights like Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Mother’s Beach.

West Newport
Aerial Dana Point taken from Capistrano Beach

Capistrano Beach

4/5(4 area reviews)

Capistrano Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Doheny State Beach and South Day Use Beach.

Capistrano Beach
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

4 out of 5
325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa CA
The price is £99 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£99
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Costa Mesa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,272 reviews)
"Parking is extra. Was $25 a night this trip and I think $30 a night the previous trip."

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

4 out of 5
1107 Jamboree Rd Newport Beach CA
The price is £236 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
£236
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 outdoor pools and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The check in time is at 4 which is too late...called in to try to get an earlier check in...even an hour and the guy said "There are several people waiting in the lobby, you can come in and sit and wait". I told this to the checkin person when we did check in and he comped out self parking...which ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Pacific Edge Hotel

Pacific Edge Hotel

3 out of 5
647 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach CA
The price is £177 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
£177
31 May - 1 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Laguna Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,480 reviews)
"What are facilities fees . We paid extra for parking and on top of that $30 facility fees ????"

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Pacific Edge Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
San Clemente Inn

San Clemente Inn

3 out of 5
2600 Avenida Del Presidente San Clemente CA
Stay at this beach condo in San Clemente. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,552 reviews)
"excellent service and good place"

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

San Clemente Inn
Marriott's Newport Coast Villas

Marriott's Newport Coast Villas

4 out of 5
23000 Newport Coast Drive Newport Beach CA
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pelican Hill Golf Course and Crystal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"The place was lovely but the service could have been better. We had a clogged toilet for our entire trip. I asked for it to be fixed and never happened. Also, asked for help with our bags when leaving and that never happened either."

Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Marriott's Newport Coast Villas
Capistrano Surfside Inn

Capistrano Surfside Inn

3 out of 5
34680 Coast Highway Dana Point CA
Stay at this beach condo in Dana Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (186 reviews)
"This is a perfect day for celebrating with my girlfriends. Check-in was easy. Accommodations were excellent in the staff is super nice. This is such a great deal. I’ll be back."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Capistrano Surfside Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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