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

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.

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

Cool ocean views from the rooftop hot tub.

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

Classic SoCal Spanish style off the 5 with easy access to town, the beach or Camp Pendleton. Semper Fi!

Spanish style and red tile set the vacay tone, in case the beachfront location wasn't enough for ya.

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

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

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

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

Hotel pool for when you feel like getting splashy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Freebie shuttle is the way to go – to/from Orange County Airport

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The vibe is sleek and chic yet warm and welcoming.

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