The Best Hotels in Laguna Beach and Dana Point
Shaped by artists’ enclaves, surf culture, LGBTQ heritage, and Hollywood glitterati, Laguna Beach and Dana Point have a laid-back but sophisticated vibe. The hotels here capture the atmosphere perfectly, offering amenities like vintage vinyl and loaner boogie boards alongside Mediterranean, Mission Revival, and mid-century-modern style. Whether you come for the picture-perfect beaches, rooftop cocktails, canyon hikes, or ocean kayaking, you can find a chill but chic stay to suit your needs.
S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Why we love it: A Nantucket-style nook with delicious breakfast, free bikes, and Dana Point Harbor views
The Highlights:
- Fireplaces and jetted tubs in each room
- Complimentary breakfast, wine hour, and cookies every day
- The small spa...
The Highlights:
- Fireplaces and jetted tubs in each room
- Complimentary breakfast, wine hour, and cookies every day
- The small spa...
510 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Why we love it: A historic property teeming with rich, Moorish style
The Highlights:
- Iconic architecture and bold interior design
- A serene pool area surrounded by lush greenery
- A focus on sustainability, with low-energy lighting and...
985 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Why we love it: A seaside sanctuary that marries high design with local adventure
The Highlights:
- The mix of Mediterranean and mid-century California style
- Working record players and vintage vinyl libraries in place of TVs in guest rooms
-...
The Highlights:
- The mix of Mediterranean and mid-century California style
- Working record players and vintage vinyl libraries in place of TVs in guest rooms
-...
1289 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Why we love it: A Mission Revival property that blends Hollywood history with hang-ten culture
The Highlights:
- A location just minutes from the secluded Cress Street Beach
- A rooftop lounge with sweeping ocean views
- Guest rooms designed by...
The Highlights:
- A location just minutes from the secluded Cress Street Beach
- A rooftop lounge with sweeping ocean views
- Guest rooms designed by...
30801 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
This five-star beachfront hotel toes the line between being a hub of activity and a luxurious, only-in-Southern-California hideaway. For restoration, head to the sprawling spa for a customized wellness-oriented treatment or a meditation class....
1555 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Why we love it: A Laguna Beach fixture with a prime surfside location
The Highlights:
- An ideal location just 500 feet from Laguna Beach
- A kid- and pet-friendly vibe
- On-site restaurant Splashes, which serves all three meals plus ocean...
The Highlights:
- An ideal location just 500 feet from Laguna Beach
- A kid- and pet-friendly vibe
- On-site restaurant Splashes, which serves all three meals plus ocean...
211 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Why we love it: A centrally located stay near Laguna’s best beaches, parks, and restaurants
The Highlights:
- A dreamy setting right above Main Beach
- Delicious breakfasts and daily wine receptions
- A location within walking distance of...
The Highlights:
- A dreamy setting right above Main Beach
- Delicious breakfasts and daily wine receptions
- A location within walking distance of...
Why we love it: An iconic luxury hotel set on 87 acres where the canyons meet the sea
The Highlights:
- A parklike setting between the canyons and ocean
- A unique backstory as a homestead in the 1870s and a golf course in the 1950s
-...
One Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
Total immersion is the draw of the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, which sits on a bluff 150 feet above the Pacific’s craggy coastline. The hotel delivers Ritz-Carlton’s trademark luxury—two pools with bucolic garden views, beach...
