Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Mission San Juan Capistrano
This former religious and agricultural community is today one of Orange County’s most thriving cultural attractions.
The Sea Caves
Explore the great outdoors at The Sea Caves and enjoy the beautiful sunsets during your trip to San Juan Capistrano. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
The Ecology Center
Explore the campus of The Ecology Center during your visit to San Juan Capistrano. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Historic Town Center Park
After visiting Historic Town Center Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Juan Capistrano.
Rancho Capistrano Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rancho Capistrano Winery during your travels to San Juan Capistrano.
Blas Aguilar Adobe
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Blas Aguilar Adobe during your trip to San Juan Capistrano.
Activities
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
AU$103
per adult
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
AU$148
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dolphin & Whale Watching Eco-Safari with Underwater Viewing
AU$148
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Best Beaches in Orange County Day Tour
AU$123
per adult
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
AU$137
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
4500 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
The price is AU$276 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$276
28 May - 29 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy a free airport shuttle, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,031 reviews)
This was the worst stay I’ve ever had there. Definitely need to keep the rooms and balconies clean and fix the water stains from the broken a/c and heater that didn’t work in my room
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
325 Bristol Street Costa Mesa CA
The price is AU$187 per night from 3 June to 4 June
AU$187
3 June - 4 June
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! (3,252 reviews)
My first room smelled very bad and moved to a second room and it had a chemical smells and made it made me feel like burning on my lungs I asked to be moved and they allowed me to move the third room had loud noises coming out of the toilet and the AC unit was making us sneeze a lot, we had a hard ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Laguna Hills Lodge
23932 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills CA
The price is AU$151 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$151
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Laguna Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,153 reviews)
Great spot, nice garden and pool, large rooms.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
2701 Hotel Terrace Santa Ana CA
The price is AU$147 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$147
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,895 reviews)
We had real difficulty getting a decent Internet connection and both TVs didn't function properly. One you couldn't even tune in when you could turn it on, the menus didn't work. The other TV wouldn't turn on. I expected that the room might have a few kitchen items like plates or silverware and there ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
2726 S Grand Ave Santa Ana CA
The price is AU$153 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$153
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,385 reviews)
Great stay. Convenient and quiet.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
1107 Jamboree Rd Newport Beach CA
The price is AU$386 per night from 24 May to 25 May
AU$386
24 May - 25 May
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! (1,003 reviews)
Great location , friendly staff, nice beds and pillows
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
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.
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Rancho Mission Viejo
While there might not be top attractions in Rancho Mission Viejo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park and Mission San Juan Capistrano.
