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

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

Revamped property transformed from motel to Cali-casual digs.

Those cookies though.

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

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

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

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

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

The vibe is sleek and chic yet warm and welcoming.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hey hey, free breakfast every day.

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

Free breakfast! Yes, there’s coffee.

Biz & leisure travelers alike will dig the free WiFi.

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

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

I-405 access puts us 20-min from a little mom-and-pop shop called Disneyland!

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

Hotel pool for when you feel like getting splashy.

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