Newport Beach’s only waterfront AAA Four-Diamond and Forbes Four-Star Resort – with the upscale vibe and resort amenities to prove it.

Hotel pool for when you feel like getting splashy.

Relaxed, modern SoCal style feels like your own private beach town apartment.

Unbeatable setting on a pristine stretch of white-sand coastline.

Local artist murals bump up the SoCal vibe.

Starbucks aficionados will be relieved to know they can get their fix right onsite at The Bistro.

Perfectly situated within walking distance of shops, eats and the sands.

John Wayne – the airport, not the cowboy-actor – is right across the 405 freeway. This means that the beach isn’t far away either.

The beach? Well look at that – it’s just across the street.

An escape of a resort, built in the '40s in the Mission style and once serving as an artist colony. Let your creativity thrive.

An easy 1-min jaunt to the sand, and less than a mile from downtown. Also: a 5-min drive to the Laguna Beach Art Museum.

A reimagined local icon set on 87-acres & surrounded by Insta-worthy canyon views.

Nails the breezy-beachy thing, from the Spanish-style architecture to ocean-view decks.

Home to one of the world’s best surf breaks, with staffers to escort you to the best waves.

Newport Beach’s only waterfront AAA Four-Diamond and Forbes Four-Star Resort – with the upscale vibe and resort amenities to prove it.

Basic neutral palette rocks the occasional bold blue accent wall or a pop of sunny yellow just to keep things interesting.

Sophisticated modern hotel in the heart of O.C., the garden setting on a man-made lake adds to the peaceful vibe.

The name says it all – the beach is just across the road, and you’re only 2 miles from Dana Point.

If you slept any closer to the beach, you’d wake up with sand in your hair. Trust us, these beds are way better.

Just 2 short miles to the Cali beaches – 4 to Newport Pier. Go early and make a day of it.

Freebie shuttle is the way to go – and not just to/from the airport. It’ll zip you around anywhere within a 5-mile radius.

Leisure-chic style’s trendy without being in-your-face about it.

Steps(!) from(!) the beach(!), with chairs, umbrellas and towels ready to roll.

Rooms take ya back to the romantic Victorian era (without forgoing mod cons like oversized marble showers, WiFi + gas fireplaces).

Get your nom on at the generous – and free – hot breakfast buffet.

Historic digs steps from the beach, shops, restaurants and entertainment.

Unassuming hideaway in posh Newport Beach, plus free house bikes for wheeling around town.

Originally opened as ‘The Airporter’ (for obvious reasons) way back in 1969. And still going strong today.

Directly across the street from the sun and surf of Doheny State Beach.

You might think twice about traveling again – with well-equipped kitchenettes and comfy beds, it already feels like you’re at home.

The vibe is sleek and chic yet warm and welcoming.