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

Free parking means you're not stuck tracking down a spot.

Complimentary breakfast kick-starts both your metabolism and your day.

The vibe is sleek and chic yet warm and welcoming.

Hotel pool for when you feel like getting splashy.

Revamped property transformed from motel to Cali-casual digs.

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).

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

Dreamy location, perched right on a bluff overlooking sand and surf.

Beloved for its block-from-the-beach location on the Balboa Peninsula, it’s a Newport Beach landmark, strollable to Newport Pier.

Hotel pool hits the spot when you need to cool off or swim it out.

Playful design mixes casual surfing-themed art with upscale touches.

O.C. superfans rejoice — this spot is a quick drive from *that* Newport Beach. California, here we come.

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.

Free WiFi keeps us from getting the tech withdrawal shakes.

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

Low-key home base, perfect for a road trip stopover or beach town getaway. (San Onofre = one of the world’s most epic surf spots.)

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

Palm trees and pool: that’s all we need. Got ’em.

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

Those cookies though.

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

Pop into the Panini Lounge for Happy Hour (5pm-7pm) or to catch the game on 55" HDTVs.

Unbeatable location just steps from Treasure Island Beach and Goff Cove makes it easy to unwind.

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

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

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

Beachy color palette adds oceanside relaxation even when you’re indoors.

On the house loaner beach amenities, from towels to toys.