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

The vibe is sleek and chic yet warm and welcoming.

Every one of these fully-reno’d suites boasts a spacious, 2-room setup with all the must-have mod cons.

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

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

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

Coastal style aplenty, ocean views, tech-y app-controlled lighting/temperature and massive flat screens in every room.

Microwaves and mini-fridges keep leftovers from going to waste.

24/7 BridgeMart has your back when you forget supplies and want to enjoy the full kitchen.

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

Revamped property transformed from motel to Cali-casual digs.

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

Relaxed, comfortable Boutique Hotel with two buildings located right across the street from the beach

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

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

Ocean view balcony treats you to low-whistle views of the coastline, best enjoyed adult bevvie in hand.

Nearby Route 133 gets ya to stellar OC beaches in a flash (but feel free to just hit the chill onsite pool if you don’t wanna go far).

Fancy a dip? Pop into the hotel pool.

Hotel pool refreshes and de-stresses.

Biz & leisure travelers alike will dig the free WiFi.

Why does breakfast taste so much better when someone else makes it for you? We don’t know, but the theory is proven here.

Throws in a free breakfast, on the house.

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

Full kitchen? Yup. Plus, your private terrace boasts a BBQ if you’re in the mood to do a li’l alfresco cooking.

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