Laguna Beach Hotels

Planning a scouting trip before your move?
These Laguna Beach hotels are a good place to start.

The Tides Laguna Beach

North Laguna
9.4 / 10
$$
A value-minded stay in North Laguna with free parking and useful amenities like kitchenettes, a pool, and pet-friendly options. A solid pick for visitors who want a simpler hotel close to downtown and the beach.

Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

South Laguna
9.4 / 10
$$$
An adults-only boutique hotel in South Laguna, just across from Victoria Beach, with a romantic, design-forward feel. Best for couples or anyone looking for a quieter stay away from the bigger resorts.

Montage

Oceanfront/South Laguna
9.4 / 10
$$$$
A high-end oceanfront resort with sweeping coastal views, a large spa, multiple pools, and polished dining. Best for travelers who want a full luxury stay, not just a place to sleep.

The Ranch at Laguna Beach

Canyon / Aliso
9.4 / 10
$$$$
Set in Aliso Canyon near Aliso Beach, The Ranch offers a quieter resort feel with a farm-to-table restaurant, spa amenities, and a 9-hole golf course. Great for travelers who want space and a break from the busier in-town scene.

La Casa del Camino

South Coast
8.6 / 10
$$$
A historic boutique hotel with real Laguna character and an easy South Coast Highway location. A good fit for visitors who want charm, walkability, and a stay that feels rooted in old Laguna.

Laguna Beach House

North Laguna
9.4 / 10
$$$
A surf-inspired boutique hotel with an airy coastal look and a convenient North Laguna location. A smart choice for visitors who want to be close to downtown shops, restaurants, and the beach without booking a large resort.

Hotel Joaquin

North Laguna
9.4 / 10
$$$
A small luxury hideaway near Shaw’s Cove with just 22 rooms, breakfast service, a heated pool, and complimentary beach gear. Great for travelers who want something quieter and more exclusive than the larger resorts.

14 West Laguna Beach Hotel

Downtown / Main Beach
8.2 / 10
$$
A practical boutique hotel just a short walk from the beach, with contemporary rooms and handy kitchenette options. Good for visitors who want a simple, comfortable base near town.

Surf & Sand Laguna Beach

Oceanfront/South Coast
9.1 / 10
$$$$
An iconic beachfront resort where the ocean is the main event. A strong pick for visitors who want upscale rooms, direct beach access, and that classic Laguna-on-the-water feel.

Pacific Edge Hotel

Downtown / Main Beach
7.4 / 10
$$$
A laid-back beachfront hotel on South Coast Highway with ocean views and easy access to the sand. Good for visitors who want a central location and a more casual Laguna stay.

Laguna Surf Lodge

Downtown / Main Beach
9.4 / 10
$$$
By SCP Hotels, An oceanfront boutique stay in the heart of Laguna Beach with a relaxed feel and many ocean-view rooms. Ideal for visitors who want to be steps from the beach, shops, and restaurants.

Capri Laguna on the Beach

South Coast
9.2 / 10
$$$
A beachfront boutique stay with a classic Laguna feel and a smaller, more relaxed scale than the major resorts. A strong choice for guests who want to stay right on the sand.

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