Hotel pool for when you feel like getting splashy.

Perfect beach-goer practicality right on the PCH. Capitalize on a Cappy's breakfast with a TidePoole's sandwich for lunch, both are flip-flop distance.

History buffs will heart the proximity to the Mission San Juan Capistrano ruins (walking distance!).

Located within walking distance of Doheny State Beach and Dana Point Harbor.

Convenient OC home base, near Irvine Spectrum Center and Laguna Beach.

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

Cliffside locale means stunning scenery, and the beach & harbor are walkable (free cardio on the way back!).

Those cookies though.

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

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

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

A 10-ish-min drive to the Irvine Spectrum Center, home to a dizzying number of dining options, shops, and even a Ferris wheel.

In the heart of Seal Beach, a short walk to Main Street and the water.

Can you live without free WiFi? Sure. Do you want to? Nope. So they've got it.

Keeps it current with colors that pop, mod furniture and contemporary art throughout the hotel.

Spot-on location if you’re Disneyland-bound – just 4 miles from the park. (Take the easy ART shuttle.)

You know what’s nice to wake up to? Free breakfast, that’s what.

Every suite rocks a full-equipped kitchen and dining area – or hit the outdoor BBQs and show fellow guests how it’s done.

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

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