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A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors in the background.
A marina with multiple boats docked.
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and some vegetation in the foreground.
A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, a receptionist, and two armchairs with decorative pillows.

1. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
Dana Point Harbor
United States
Emilio
€95
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Dana Point Marina Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a large ocean wave painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A modern bedroom with a bunk bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a small seating area.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A conference room with a curved seating area, a central table, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. Costa Mesa Inn

Costa Mesa Inn
Mesa Verde
United States
Jesse
€87
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Costa Mesa Inn
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A room with a round table, two chairs, a bookshelf, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by palm trees on a rocky hillside.
A beach with palm trees and ocean views.

3. Casa Loma Beach Hotel (formerly The Inn at Laguna Beach)

Casa Loma Beach Hotel (formerly The Inn at Laguna Beach)
Downtown Laguna Beach
United States
Gustavo
€334
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Casa Loma Beach Hotel (formerly The Inn at Laguna Beach)
A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a central entrance.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a round coffee table with a vase of flowers, a floor lamp, and large windows with curtains.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a view of the hallway.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Downtown Costa Mesa
United States
David
€94
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a painting.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, tiled flooring, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A room with a window overlooking a harbor, a white table, two orange chairs, and a door.
A gym with stationary bikes, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

5. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
Mesa Verde
Mexico
Alonso
€81
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
A beach scene with a family holding hands.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'H' logo, large windows, and palm trees in front.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of palm trees.
A breakfast station with a bakery section and a display for breakfast items.

6. Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG
Newport Heights
United States
Jesus
€148
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG
A modern lobby with a large wall mural, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a reception area.
A landscaped area with palm trees, a rock wall, and a water feature.
A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal hotel with a beach view, a promenade, and a rocky cliff.

7. San Clemente Inn

San Clemente Inn
San Clemente
United States
Adrian
€86
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
San Clemente Inn
A sandy beach with waves, palm trees, and people walking.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a round dining table with chairs, a potted plant, and a large mirror.
A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a large painting on the wall.
A courtyard with a central pathway, surrounded by palm trees and hanging flowers.

8. 14 West Hotel

14 West Hotel
Laguna Village
United States
Laura
€191
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
14 West Hotel
A coastal view with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a distant town.
A bathroom with a large window, a view of the sea, and a towel rack.
A balcony with two wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea.
A living room with a wicker sofa, a coffee table, and a large framed picture on the wall.

9. Laguna Cove Hotel

Laguna Cove Hotel
Pearl District
United States
Colin
€167
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Laguna Cove Hotel
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a central fire pit, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a bench. There is a wardrobe, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a pier extending into the water, and a flock of birds on the beach.
A multi-story hotel with a pool area, surrounded by palm trees and a view of distant mountains.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Capistrano Beach
United States
Ramona
€147
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
A seaside terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the ocean.
A rooftop bar with wooden flooring, multiple white umbrellas, and bar stools.
A building with a sign reading "The Hotel La Casa del Camino" and the number "1289" on the facade.
A beach with a staircase leading down to the shore, surrounded by greenery.

11. La Casa del Camino

La Casa del Camino
Hip District
United States
Nigel
€194
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
La Casa del Camino
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a wooden chair, a coffee table, and a fireplace with a decorative piece above it.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea.
A room with two wicker chairs, a white potted plant with white flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

12. Capri Laguna on the Beach

Capri Laguna on the Beach
Hip District
United States
Denise
€293
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Capri Laguna on the Beach
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
An outdoor patio with wooden chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.
A hallway with surfboards, a chessboard, and various plants.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a surfboard on the wall.

13. Laguna Beach House

Laguna Beach House
North Laguna
United States
Sydney
€212
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Laguna Beach House
A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a red armchair, and a sofa.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, a chandelier, and a staircase.
A spacious lobby with a large arched glass door, a chandelier, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A hotel entrance with a sign for Best Western Plus, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

14. Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
Costa Mesa
United States
Sara
€130
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the ocean.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a refrigerator, and a wall-mounted TV.
A rooftop pool with a view of the hotel buildings, a lifeguard stand, and lounge chairs.

15. The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
Pearl District
United States
ELAINE
€131
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
A terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a body of water, and a building with a balcony.
A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hill in the background.
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and palm trees.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table with a plant, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.

16. Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels

Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
Laguna Village
United States
Terence
€313
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray with teacups and a teapot, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A restaurant interior with tables set for dining, a view of the ocean, and a sunset visible through the windows.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, a clock, and a chandelier.
A bar with a view of the beach, bottles of alcohol, and a television screen displaying a sports game.

17. Dorymans Oceanfront Inn

Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
Balboa Peninsula
United States
april
€219
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
A beach with people swimming and walking along the shore. There are palm trees and buildings in the background.
An Italian restaurant entrance with a sign, potted plants, and a clear sky.
A room with a large window overlooking a street with palm trees and parked cars.
A long dining table set for a formal event with white tablecloths, candles, and glassware.

18. Balboa Inn, On the Beach

Balboa Inn, On the Beach
Balboa Peninsula
United States
Kasey
€268
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Balboa Inn, On the Beach
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a white building with balconies.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'THE VOLARE ENTERING,' a paved driveway, and a street with parked cars and palm trees.
A spacious outdoor lounge area with comfortable seating, a large coffee table, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.
A living room with a beige sofa, a glass coffee table, and decorative items including orchids and a glass vase.

19. The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
San Clemente
United States
Mayuri
€119
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
An aerial view of a coastal urban area with a prominent building complex, roads, and a pier extending into the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a television on a cabinet, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall decoration.
A covered wooden deck with a white railing, surrounded by dense greenery.
A room with a TV on a wooden cabinet, a glass shower door, and three wall-mounted artwork pieces.

20. Oceana Boutique Hotel

Oceana Boutique Hotel
San Clemente
United States
Gloria
€71
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Oceana Boutique Hotel
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Costa Mesa Inn

Costa Mesa Inn

8/10 Good
"The room very clean, the bed was comfortable and the television was huge. I was very impressed with the amount of channels available. Everything was good, the location was perfect and the parking is free. What more can you want."
Elizabeth 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Costa Mesa Inn
Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn

10/10 Excellent
"This was a great 1-night stay right in the harbor! Will do back!"
Scott 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Dana Point Marina Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

8/10 Good
"Great location, friendly staff and clean. The only issue we had is our room was not serviced during our stay. We had to go down for towels each day."
Steven 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
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