Beach Cities Orange County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Where to stay in Beach Cities Orange County

Newport Beach which includes signage and a monument

Balboa Peninsula

5/5(4 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 Pier.

Balboa Peninsula
Default Image

Balboa Island

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

Balboa Island
Default Image

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
Crystal Cove State Park showing a house and general coastal views

Newport Coast

5/5(1 area review)

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
Newport Beach which includes signage and a monument

West Newport

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

West Newport
Default Image

Newport Center

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Regal Edwards Big Newport are top sights worth seeing.

Newport Center
Pendry Newport Beach

Pendry Newport Beach

4.5 out of 5
690 Newport Center Dr Newport Beach CA
The price is AU$642 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$642
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (438 reviews)
Room was beyond perfect, room service was great, grounds were so clean, beautiful stay

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Pendry Newport Beach
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

4 out of 5
325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$233 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$233
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,970 reviews)
Amazing rooms! Everything looked and felt so clean and comfortable! Staff was great! Would definitely recommend and stay again!

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Balboa Bay Resort

Balboa Bay Resort

4.5 out of 5
1221 W Coast Hwy Newport Beach CA
The price is AU$692 per night from 26 Dec to 27 Dec
AU$692
26 Dec - 27 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Newport Beach. Enjoy a full-service spa, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Just old school comfortable. The attention to the small details was very refreshing and the food in the restaurant was very good.

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Balboa Bay Resort
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,367 reviews)
Had a wonderful stay! Staff were friendly and helpful, food at hotel restaurant was excellent we ate there two days in a row. We loved it overall and would definitely stay again. That being said the rooms are alittle worn, tea kettle was rusty and one of the cupboard handles was broken, the commonly ...

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

San Clemente Inn
Entire Boardwalk Home on the Beach in Newport Beach with Beautiful Views

Entire Boardwalk Home on the Beach in Newport Beach with Beautiful Views

Newport Beach CA
Stay at this beach holiday home in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a water park. Popular attractions Fashion Island and Huntington Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
Fabulous rental! We loved the house and location!

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Entire Boardwalk Home on the Beach in Newport Beach with Beautiful Views
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 Mission San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente Pier ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (164 reviews)
Great value nice staff. Grill on th balcony with an ocean view is sweet.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

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.

Popular places to visit

Cities near Beach Cities Orange County

Explore a world of travel with Expedia