Beach Cities Orange County

Travel Guide

Laguna Beach featuring flowers, a beach and landscape views
Laguna Beach which includes a coastal town, landscape views and a sandy beach
Huntington Beach which includes landscape views, swimming and a sandy beach
Huntington Beach featuring general coastal views and a beach
Laguna Beach showing tropical scenes

Where to stay in Beach Cities Orange County

Newport Beach featuring a monument and signage

Balboa Peninsula

Balboa Peninsula is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Balboa Beach and Balboa Pier.

Balboa Peninsula
House at the “V”

Balboa Island

The beaches and waterfront are a few reasons travelers visit Balboa Island. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Balboa Pier and Newport Dune are a few top sights nearby.

Balboa Island
One of the places I go to most for photography. Lots of different rock formations at this beach.

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 Sherman Library and Garden.

Corona del Mar
Crystal Cove State Park showing a house and general coastal views

Newport Coast

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

Newport Coast
Newport Beach featuring a monument and signage

West Newport

While visiting West Newport, you might make a stop by sights like Balboa Peninsula Beaches and Newport Pier.

West Newport
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Capistrano Beach

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

Capistrano Beach
Pacific Edge Hotel
Pacific Edge Hotel
3 out of 5
647 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P7,442 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
P7,442
P10,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Laguna Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.8/10 (1,130 reviews)
Great Location
"We love the Edge. Easy beach access. Ocean front rooms are clean. Great location. We go once or twice a year. Always a great place to stay."

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025

Pacific Edge Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
3 out of 5
34402 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA
The price is P6,432 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
P6,432
P7,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Dana Point. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (821 reviews)
Getaway
"Ours been wonderful"

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Casablanca Inn
Casablanca Inn
2.5 out of 5
1601 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA
The price is P6,652 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
P6,652
P7,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Stay at this hotel in San Clemente. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,262 reviews)
"Excellent location! Clean, great staff…perfect place for a getaway."

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

Casablanca Inn
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San Clemente Inn
San Clemente Inn
3 out of 5
2600 Avenida Del Presidente, San Clemente, CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in San Clemente. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,163 reviews)
"i loved so much"

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

San Clemente Inn
Capistrano Surfside Inn
Capistrano Surfside Inn
3 out of 5
34680 Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, CA
Stay at this 3-star condo in Dana Point. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Dana Point Harbor and Mission San Juan Capistrano ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (133 reviews)
"We very much enjoyed our stay. We left Los Angeles after the Palisades and Eaton fires began and are glad we found this place. The 1bdrm was perfect for our family of 3. The property is right up next to PCH so it can get noisy but it was wonderful to hear the waves at night. We also appreciated the ..."

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2025

Capistrano Surfside Inn
Beachcomber Inn
Beachcomber Inn
3 out of 5
533 Avenida Victoria, San Clemente, CA
Stay at this 3-star villa in San Clemente. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
"Every room has an ocean view. I liked the fire pit at night. We checked in and brought a cooler of food that fit nicely in the full size fridge in the kitchenette. The pillows were my favorite firmness which hardly ever happens at a hotel/motel. Easy walk to all the food places. Nice seeing the train ..."

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2025

Beachcomber Inn
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Popular places to visit

Huntington Beach Pier

Huntington Beach Pier

Explore the waterfront of Huntington Beach Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Huntington Beach. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Huntington Beach Pier
Fashion Island

Fashion Island

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Fashion Island during your visit to Newport Beach. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

Fashion Island
Dana Point Harbor

Dana Point Harbor

Explore the waterfront of Dana Point Harbor and enjoy other activities such as surfing in Dana Point. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Dana Point Harbor
Crystal Cove State Park featuring a garden and a house

Crystal Cove State Park

This stunning stretch of Southern Californian coastline is paradise for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers.

Crystal Cove State Park
Mission San Juan Capistrano featuring heritage architecture and building ruins

Mission San Juan Capistrano

This former religious and agricultural community is today one of Orange County’s most thriving cultural attractions.

Mission San Juan Capistrano
Newport Pier

Newport Pier

Explore the waterfront of Newport Pier and enjoy activities such as surfing in Newport Beach. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Newport Pier
Long Beach showing general coastal views, kite surfing and a beach

Long Beach

Photo by Ben Agee

Seal Beach

San Clemente

San Clemente

Dana Point

Dana Point