In a County known for its beautiful sandy beaches, you'd expect some nice, beach hotelsto stay in, and Orange County doesn't disappoint. All of our Orange County Beach hotels are right on the beach, not across the street. Some cities have not hotels right on the beach. With such a great location, they're generally more expensive than their inland counterparts.
Rate key per night (before tax):
$ = less than $124
$$= $125 to $199
$$$= $200 to $299
$$$$= $300 and up
Balboa Bay Club
Set right on the waterfront on 15 acres, facing the Newport Harbor. There's a private beach resort next door, but don't be confused. It's for members only, not hotel guests.- Address: 1221 West Coast Highway - Newport Beach
- Telephone: 949-645-5000, 888-445-7153
- Rooms: 132 rooms and suites
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Bay Shores Peninsula
Not quite a beachfront hotel, but it's 75 paces to a sandy public beach and 50 feet to the Pacific Ocean- Address: 1800 W Balboa Boulevard - Newport Beach
- Telephone: 949-675-3463, 800-222-6675, 949-675-4977 fax
- Rooms: 25 rooms
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Crystal Cove Beach Cottages
A collection of restored historic cottages right on the beach in Crystal Cove State Park. They're very popular and the state has an unusual reservation schedule. Read about how to make reservations.Inn at Laguna Beach
Located next to Main Beach, with beach and ocean views. Close to shopping, restaurants and galleries.Not quite right on the beach, but on the cliff just above it.- Address: 211 North Coast Highway - Laguna Beach
- Telephone: 949-497-9722, 800-544-4479, 949-497-9972 fax
- Rooms: 70 rooms, 52 with ocean views
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Laguna Riviera Beach Resort
It's on the beach, but not all rooms here have ocean views, and only some are air conditioned. Reserve carefully.Montage Resort
A high-end, full service resort- Address: 30801 South Coast Highway - Laguna Beach
- Telephone: 949-715-6000, 888-715-6700, 949-715-6130 fax
- Rooms: 262 rooms, including 51 suites
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Newport Beachwalk Hotel
Built in a former railroad station, on the boardwalk of the Newport Pier- Address: 2306 W. Oceanfront - Newport Beach
- Telephone: 949-673-7030, 800-673-7030, 949-723-4370 fax
- Rooms: 20 rooms
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Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
Romantic location atop a cliff and just above the beach.- Address: 1 Ritz-Carlton Drive - Dana Point
- Telephone: 949-240-2000,949-240-0829 fax
- Rooms: 393 rooms
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- Read our review
St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort
On the coast. Nature trails, accessible by resort tram only, lead to a 6.1-acre beach and exclusive access to a private beach club- Address: One Monarch Beach Resort - Dana Point
- Telephone: 949-234-3200 , 800-722-1543, 949-234-3201 fax
- Rooms: 400 rooms, including 74 suites
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Sunset Cove Villas
Not exactly a hotel, but better, Sunset Cove is a collection of villas sitting right above the beach, with a private access.
- Address: 683 Sleepy Hollow Lane - Newport Beach
- Telephone: 888-845-5271
- Rooms: 8 villas
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- Read our review
Surf and Sand Resort
This luxury resort on the Laguna Beach shoreline is a great romantic getaway.- Address: 1555 South Coast Highway - Laguna Beach
- Telephone: 949-497-4477, 888-869-7569, 949-494-2897 fax
- Rooms: 165 rooms
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