Title: Emerald Bay Travel Guide: Best of Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Emerald Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Bay-Laguna-Beach-Hotels.0-n553248635976470494-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Laguna Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Laguna-Beach.d8384.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Laguna Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Laguna-Beach.d8384.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Emerald Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Emerald-Bay.d553248635976470494.Car-Hire-Guide)[Emerald Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Emerald-Bay.d553248635976470494.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Emerald Bay Travel Guide ## Laguna Beach ![konnos beach, Cyprus](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470494/2ff8b594-fc22-4b44-83c7-7542948a5fe6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![konnos beach, Cyprus](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470494/2ff8b594-fc22-4b44-83c7-7542948a5fe6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Laguna Beach, California Aerial ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470494/bc356f7a-cf2c-48e1-9233-5ca130e6a3a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Landscape view Cala Vadella, Ibiza islands, Spain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470494/393e9948-5fbe-4b2e-894d-4d65ceb15280.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Unusual view of Balos bay on Crete island, Greece.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976470494/fbf51757-32d9-4fc8-9a14-894265c784d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Emerald Bay Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Laguna Beach travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Laguna-Beach.dx8384) --- ### Popular places to visit ![A beautiful day always reminds us how blessed we are.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8384/8c63ab17-0075-43ff-ad6e-be52771c852a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Treasure Island Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Treasure Island Beach during your trip to Laguna Beach? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Treasure-Island-Beach-Laguna-Beach.d553248635976195198.Attraction) ![Long exposure of rocks in waves, giving a mist like effect over ocean in Laguna Beach, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6282229/10964665-25c1-4338-a98f-8a92a59f2229.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Thousand Steps Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Thousand Steps Beach during your travels in Laguna Beach? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thousand-Steps-Beach-South-Laguna.d6282229.Attraction) ![#LifeAtExpedia Sunset at Laguna Beach - Among Southern California's premier coastal destinations, Laguna Beach is the 7 mile stretch of sand & surf between San Diego and Los Angeles. It's a year round retreat for art lovers, nature enthusiasts, and beach-goers. Laguna Beach has a long tradition of hosting spectacular events like the Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Art-A-Fair, and the Festival of Arts. June 2018 events include Sunset Serenades of World Music. Tip: Check out the Jun-Aug 2018 events calendar at: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/lbvcb/artscalendar_06082018/index.php#/2 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8384/6cb90b66-8366-4058-aeb1-7a240dd2d0b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Heisler Park During your trip to Laguna Beach, enjoy the surf and sand at Heisler Park along with the surfing. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Heisler-Park-Laguna-Beach.d6145071.Attraction) ![Awesome walk down many stairs to this abandoned tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8384/650c2757-7a33-461d-ad09-0ef05a72d252.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Victoria Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Victoria Beach during your travels in Laguna Beach? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Beach-Laguna-Beach.d553248621556326064.Attraction) ![Sunset from room 128. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8384/3eeff6aa-d661-4fae-bb1d-9db650c34c11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Main Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Main Beach during your trip to Laguna Beach? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Main-Beach-Laguna-Beach.d553248635983992557.Attraction) ![Tree full of pigeons. #lagunabeach #beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8384/e3fcbcfa-2e57-45b8-a4ee-4d0e572afbc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Main Beach Park 4.5/5(11 reviews) Main Beach Park is just one of the places to see in Laguna Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Main-Beach-Park-Downtown-Laguna-Beach.d6145069.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48180485/70247431-215b-49a5-adbb-f8ef4bb25bf7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island £34 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newport-beach-ferry-ticket-tofrom-catalina-island.a48180485.activity-details) ![Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/674056/862b6759-0a63-4576-8335-d4586712bba2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach £23 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whale-watching-cruise-from-newport-beach.a674056.activity-details) ![Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48142739/b8330be4-f54a-46a6-9181-83a7a747cc9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise £52 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newport-beach-luxury-whale-watching-catamaran-cruise.a48142739.activity-details) ![Harbor seals at colony Laguna Beach coastline. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5248812/2226d79a-b5ed-43f1-9e71-31349527f532.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff £52 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/luxury-whale-watching-fewer-people.a5248812.activity-details) ![High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/529082/9507aa69-cc44-48ef-8271-cb9ef5403852.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point £73 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/high-speed-zodiac-whale-watching-safari-from-dana-point.a529082.activity-details) ![Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/529056/92d81285-6272-4b94-b1f5-82cda72fac70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing £73 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dolphin-whale-watching-eco-safari-with-underwater-viewing.a529056.activity-details) [See all activities in Laguna Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Laguna-Beach.d8384.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Emerald Bay ![Desert Palms Hotel & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1600/1571/94539ef3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Desert Palms Hotel & Suites 631 W Katella Ave Anaheim CA £146 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (3,019 reviews) Love the space we bought we also thought the place is very clean. The surprise that we experience was that there was a cost for parking. That’s just unacceptable to me. The ability to stay at a hotel should not cost an extra $150 to stay. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=1571&PinnedHotelID=1571&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470494) ![Hilton Anaheim](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/100/9/w3840h2559x0y4-d8098926_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Anaheim 777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £156 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (881 reviews) Staff was great and room was clean. The toilet needed a repair and the toilet seat itself was damaged. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=9&PinnedHotelID=9&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470494) ![Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4300/4298/bcbc8e6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim 1700 S Clementine St Anaheim CA £153 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,330 reviews) Kind staff, well stocked mini mart, spacious suite Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=4298&PinnedHotelID=4298&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470494) ![Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19700/19662/645bea3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground 1380 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA £170 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free water park access and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,621 reviews) Staff great uncomfortable beds Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=19662&PinnedHotelID=19662&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470494) ![Hotel Huntington Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1900/1878/bd4d4b72_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Huntington Beach 7667 Center Ave Huntington Beach CA Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Huntington Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 7.8/10 Good! (2,953 reviews) Spotless, comfortable, crisp and clean bedding, Great location. Outdoor music next door that promptly stopped at the stoke of the noise ordinance! Convenient to beach. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1878&PinnedHotelID=1878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470494) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1878&PinnedHotelID=1878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470494) ![Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13600/13592/ace76a7c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn 1110 W Katella Ave Anaheim CA £131 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,609 reviews) Everything was fine Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=13592&PinnedHotelID=13592&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470494) [See all 5,055 properties in Emerald Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976470494) 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. ## Check Emerald Bay hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470494&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470494&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470494&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470494&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470494&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976470494&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Emerald Bay ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Irvine Cove While visiting Irvine Cove, you might make a stop by sights like Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Laguna-Beach-Irvine-Cove.dx553248635976469073) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Crown Point If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Crown Point and surrounding area, you can visit Crescent Bay Beach and Heisler Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Laguna-Beach-Crown-Point.dx553248635976468993) ![Aerial view of couple on the Stinson Beach area of the Pacific Coastline, Marin County, north San Francisco bay area, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/864437523032866816/22e2de60-a7a9-4c96-ac43-28404b95ac75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Laguna If you're spending some time in North Laguna, Crescent Bay Beach and Heisler Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Laguna-Beach-North-Laguna.dx864437523032866816) ![Aerial shot of Downtown Laguna, Laguna Beach, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/864437037774958592/051ef275-03da-4769-8491-d4d6c0dc3911.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Laguna Beach If you're spending some time in Downtown Laguna Beach, Main Beach and Heisler Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Laguna-Beach-Downtown-Laguna-Beach.dx864437037774958592) ![Aerial of Laguna Beach, California Coastline ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/864437748191494144/c6291b56-40a4-4447-83e8-cfe7a2ef2443.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Laguna Village While visiting Laguna Village, you might make a stop by sights like Main Beach and Cleo Street Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Laguna-Beach-Laguna-Village.dx864437748191494144) ![While traversing the hilly streets of this neighborhood I came across this vintage bike next to a worn garden gate and it caught my eye.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8384/58848774-69c5-4a90-bc3c-f93aa66da8c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mystic Hills Mystic Hills might not have many top sights, but Sawdust Art Festival Grounds and Festival of Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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