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.

Hotel pool for when you feel like getting splashy.

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.

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

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

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

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

An easy stroll to the ocean. Park the car for free and flip-flop on over.

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

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

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

Revamped property transformed from motel to Cali-casual digs.

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

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

Oh-so-close to Newport Beach and the sunny sands of Balboa Island.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Perched on a bluff above Dana Point with ocean views for miles.

The vibe is sleek and chic yet warm and welcoming.

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

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

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

Primo spot for all things Orange County – with an outdoor pool for lounging between stops at the mall and beach.

WiFi is a must, and they've got it.