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A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors in the background.
A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and some vegetation in the foreground.
A marina with multiple boats docked.
A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, a receptionist, and two armchairs with decorative pillows.

1. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
Dana Point Harbor
United States
Jon
₩135,407
₩150,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Dana Point Marina Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a large ocean wave painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A modern bedroom with a bunk bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a small seating area.
A modern kitchen with a skylight, built-in appliances, and a dining area with a round table and cushioned chairs.
A conference room with a curved seating area, a central table, and a television mounted on the wall.

2. Costa Mesa Inn

Costa Mesa Inn
Mesa Verde
United States
Craig
₩123,085
₩132,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Costa Mesa Inn
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A beach with palm trees and ocean views.
A room with a round table, two chairs, a bookshelf, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by palm trees on a rocky hillside.

3. Casa Loma Beach Hotel (formerly The Inn at Laguna Beach)

Casa Loma Beach Hotel (formerly The Inn at Laguna Beach)
Downtown Laguna Beach
Canada
Guy
₩376,674
₩494,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Casa Loma Beach Hotel (formerly The Inn at Laguna Beach)
A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a central entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a view of the hallway.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel with a central tower, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Downtown Costa Mesa
United States
David
₩153,552
₩170,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a painting.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, tiled flooring, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and ceiling fan.
A room with a window overlooking a harbor, a white table, two orange chairs, and a door.

5. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
Mesa Verde
United States
Shannon
₩96,410
₩104,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
A beach scene with a family holding hands.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of palm trees.
A marina with boats, a parking lot, and buildings with red-tiled roofs.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, wicker chairs, and a painting on the wall.

6. Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG
Newport Heights
United States
Jesus
₩256,766
₩282,443 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG
A modern lobby with a large wall mural, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a reception area.
A landscaped area with palm trees, a rock wall, and a water feature.
A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal hotel with a beach view, a promenade, and a rocky cliff.

7. San Clemente Inn

San Clemente Inn
San Clemente
United States
Adrian
₩122,613
₩134,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
San Clemente Inn
A sandy beach with waves, palm trees, and people walking.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoor area.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a round dining table with chairs, a potted plant, and a large mirror.
A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a large painting on the wall.

8. 14 West Hotel

14 West Hotel
Laguna Village
United States
Jennifer
₩202,763
₩231,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
14 West Hotel
A coastal view with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a distant town.
A balcony with two wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea.
A bathroom with a large window, a view of the sea, and a towel rack.
A living room with a wicker sofa, a coffee table, and a large framed picture on the wall.

9. Laguna Cove Hotel

Laguna Cove Hotel
Pearl District
United States
Barbara
₩223,015
₩254,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Laguna Cove Hotel
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a central fire pit, and a view of the ocean.
A multi-story hotel with a pool area, surrounded by palm trees and a view of distant mountains.
A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a pier extending into the water, and a flock of birds on the beach.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows allowing natural light.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Capistrano Beach
United States
William
₩187,972
₩209,955 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
A seaside terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with a staircase leading down to the shore, surrounded by greenery.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a chandelier, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A building with a sign reading "The Hotel La Casa del Camino" and the number "1289" on the facade.

11. La Casa del Camino

La Casa del Camino
Hip District
United States
Shani
₩202,763
₩278,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
La Casa del Camino
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.
A beach with rocky terrain, a palm tree, and a building with a staircase leading down to the beach.
A room with two wicker chairs, a white potted plant with white flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a wooden chair, a coffee table, and a fireplace with a decorative piece above it.

12. Capri Laguna on the Beach

Capri Laguna on the Beach
Hip District
United States
Daysi
₩377,813
₩493,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Capri Laguna on the Beach
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a surfboard on the wall.
An outdoor patio with wooden chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and string lights.

13. Laguna Beach House

Laguna Beach House
North Laguna
United States
Alexandra
₩334,806
₩438,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Laguna Beach House
A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a red armchair, and a sofa.
A spacious lobby with a large arched glass door, a chandelier, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, a chandelier, and a staircase.
A hotel entrance with a sign for Best Western Plus, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

14. Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
Costa Mesa
United States
PENG
₩201,377
₩223,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with two striped beach chairs and a green and white striped umbrella.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a refrigerator, and a wall-mounted TV.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

15. The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
Pearl District
United States
Rya
₩230,327
₩262,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
A terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a body of water, and a building with a balcony.
A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hill in the background.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table with a plant, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and palm trees.

16. Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels

Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
Laguna Village
United States
Terence
₩444,518
₩546,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray with teacups and a teapot, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, a clock, and a chandelier.
A restaurant interior with tables set for dining, a view of the ocean, and a sunset visible through the windows.
A bar with a view of the beach, bottles of alcohol, and a television screen displaying a sports game.

17. Dorymans Oceanfront Inn

Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
Balboa Peninsula
United States
Gennie
₩303,650
₩334,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
A beach with people swimming and walking along the shore. There are palm trees and buildings in the background.
A room with a large window overlooking a street with palm trees and parked cars.
A parking lot with cars, palm trees, and a sign for Balboa Village.
A long dining table set for a formal event with white tablecloths, candles, and glassware.

18. Balboa Inn, On the Beach

Balboa Inn, On the Beach
Balboa Peninsula
United States
Kasey
₩320,236
₩393,017 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Balboa Inn, On the Beach
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a white building with balconies.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'THE VOLARE ENTERING,' a paved driveway, and a street with parked cars and palm trees.
A living room with a beige sofa, a glass coffee table, and decorative items including orchids and a glass vase.
Beach

19. The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
San Clemente
Australia
Cole
₩188,216
₩207,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
An aerial view of a coastal urban area with a prominent building complex, roads, and a pier extending into the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a television on a cabinet, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall decoration.
A covered wooden deck with a white railing, surrounded by dense greenery.
Terrace/patio

20. Oceana Boutique Hotel

Oceana Boutique Hotel
San Clemente
United States
Jason
₩75,679
₩113,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Oceana Boutique Hotel
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Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

8/10 Good
"I had a great day at this location. It was my first time staying with them, but I enjoyed myself unfortunately I didn’t have a chance to try their breakfast because I started my day super early. I appreciate the staff, the location and the beauty of the room."
Saran 6-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
14 West Hotel

14 West Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"A+ location! Stay here!!!"
Douglas 3-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
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Laguna Beach House

Laguna Beach House

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, cute, easy to access beach and restaurants!"
Alexa Eugena 2-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Laguna Beach House
Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly staff and generally clean facility. Convenient."
Julie 4-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Dana Point Marina Inn

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