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.

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

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

Classic motel setup means you can practically pull right up to your door for easy loading/unloading.

Bring your furry friends along for the ride. This place is pet friendly.

Streaming your favorite playlists is a breeze with free WiFi.

Scores ya an East Village address, drops ya within walking distance to the beach, aquarium & Long Beach Convention Center.

Whatever time you stumble in, the 24-hour front desk serves up service with a smile.

Free breakfast! Yes, there’s coffee.

Onsite bar to beer you in a flash.

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

Mins from the Carnival Cruise dock, the Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific. Or hit local events like Jazz Fest and the Grand Prix.

Ideal home base for seeing local biggies like the Queen Mary, Long Beach Aquarium and theme parks galore.

Practice your best Phelps impression at the pool.

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).