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

1. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
Dana Point Harbor
United States
Jon
₩113,275
₩125,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 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.
A modern bedroom with a bunk bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a small seating area.

2. Costa Mesa Inn

Costa Mesa Inn
Mesa Verde
United States
Jorge
₩121,837
₩131,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Costa Mesa Inn
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.
A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by palm trees on a rocky hillside.
A beach with palm trees and ocean views.

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

Casa Loma Beach Hotel (formerly The Inn at Laguna Beach)
Downtown Laguna Beach
United States
Gustavo
₩414,165
₩535,950 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 lobby with a blue sofa, a round coffee table with a vase of flowers, a floor lamp, and large windows with curtains.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Downtown Costa Mesa
United States
David
₩123,043
₩136,808 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 room with a window overlooking a harbor, a white table, two orange chairs, and a door.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and ceiling fan.
A gym with stationary bikes, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

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

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
Mesa Verde
United States
Alberto
₩95,429
₩103,064 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
A beach scene with a family holding hands.
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.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

6. Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG
Newport Heights
United States
Jesus
₩241,261
₩265,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG
A modern lobby with a large wall mural, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a reception area.
A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious lobby with green armchairs, a central coffee table, and a fireplace.
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
₩120,970
₩133,067 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
San Clemente Inn
A sandy beach with waves, palm trees, and people walking.
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.
A courtyard with a central pathway, surrounded by palm trees and hanging flowers.

8. 14 West Hotel

14 West Hotel
Laguna Village
United States
Jennifer
₩179,941
₩205,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
14 West Hotel
A coastal view with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a distant town.
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.
A balcony with two wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea.

9. Laguna Cove Hotel

Laguna Cove Hotel
Pearl District
United States
Barbara
₩220,754
₩251,659 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
₩185,744
₩207,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 rooftop bar with wooden flooring, multiple white umbrellas, and bar stools.
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
₩189,993
₩262,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
La Casa del Camino
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.
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.
A beach with rocky terrain, a palm tree, and a building with a staircase leading down to the beach.

12. Capri Laguna on the Beach

Capri Laguna on the Beach
Hip District
United States
Denise
₩332,418
₩440,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Capri Laguna on the Beach
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
An outdoor patio with wooden chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a surfboard on the wall.
A hallway with surfboards, a chessboard, and various plants.

13. Laguna Beach House

Laguna Beach House
North Laguna
United States
Alexandra
₩244,391
₩334,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Laguna Beach House
A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a red armchair, and a sofa.
A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and multiple chairs, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and large windows with blinds.
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.

14. Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
Costa Mesa
United States
PENG
₩199,335
₩221,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the ocean.
A rooftop pool with a view of the hotel buildings, a lifeguard stand, and lounge chairs.
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
₩219,548
₩250,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a black sink, a woven pendant light, and a framed artwork on the wall.
A terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a body of water, and a building with a balcony.
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and palm trees.
A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a hill in the background.

16. Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels

Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
Laguna Village
United States
Terence
₩389,758
₩483,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 bar with a view of the beach, bottles of alcohol, and a television screen displaying a sports game.
An outdoor patio with white tables and chairs, a tiled floor, and a view of the sky.

17. Dorymans Oceanfront Inn

Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
Balboa Peninsula
United States
Gennie
₩300,571
₩330,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
A beach with people swimming and walking along the shore. There are palm trees and buildings in the background.
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.
An Italian restaurant entrance with a sign, potted plants, and a clear sky.

18. Balboa Inn, On the Beach

Balboa Inn, On the Beach
Balboa Peninsula
United States
Kasey
₩320,495
₩393,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Balboa Inn, On the Beach
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a white building with balconies.
A spacious outdoor lounge area with comfortable seating, a large coffee table, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.
A living room with a beige sofa, a glass coffee table, and decorative items including orchids and a glass vase.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'THE VOLARE ENTERING,' a paved driveway, and a street with parked cars and palm trees.

19. The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
San Clemente
United States
Mayuri
₩157,168
₩173,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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.
Terrace/patio
A bedroom with a bed, a television on a cabinet, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall decoration.
A room with a TV on a wooden cabinet, a glass shower door, and three wall-mounted artwork pieces.

20. Oceana Boutique Hotel

Oceana Boutique Hotel
San Clemente
United States
Jason
₩70,569
₩107,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Oceana Boutique Hotel
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Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Thanks"
Jerry 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Dana Point Marina Inn
14 West Hotel

14 West Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"So amazing"
Favian 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
14 West Hotel
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach

8/10 Good
"Check in was a bit of an issue. Outside of that great stay."
Alberto 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
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Laguna Beach House

10/10 Excellent
"Clean, cute, easy to access beach and restaurants!"
Alexa Eugena 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Laguna Beach House

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