7 Best Hotels in Orange County and Catalina Island, California

Combining New England–style architecture with a Southern California setting, this gray-clapboard bed-and-breakfast rests on a bluff overlooking the harbor and ocean. A fire warms the inviting living area and cozy library, where you can enjoy complimentary breakfast in the morning and hors d'oeuvres and wine every afternoon. They bake fresh cookies (even gluten-free) to enjoy up in your spacious guest room. Most have fireplaces and updated bathrooms with deep soaking whirlpool tubs. Listen to the barking harbor seals from your balcony or patio. The staff are so nice at this B&B. Borrow one of their bicycles for an adventure out exploring the seaside beauty of Dana Point. 

This charming boutique hotel one block from the beach, decorated with photos and artifacts of Avalon, has clean and well-maintained rooms and a showstopper rooftop lounge area to luxuriate in Avalon Bay views and breezes. Guest rooms have garden, balcony, and ocean views; most rooms have either a queen or king size bed and some offer a Murphy bed option. Enjoy your continental breakfast near the koi fish pond and water fountain in the morning.

This newly refreshed inn in the canyon is a quiet alternative to the hotels along the bustling waterfront. Swim in the heated pool after a day touring the island, and dine at the onsite Sunset Bar and Grill. A shuttle will take you into Avalon and down to the boat terminal.

This ocean view hotel across the street from the beach is clean and more affordable than others in the area. Each of the rooms has a different decor theme. Complimentary coffee is set out for guests from 8 to 11 am. There are boogie boards, sand toys, towels, and beach chairs for guests to use. A small rooftop lounge offers views of the iconic pier and lovely evening sunset vistas.

This charming historic home is now a boutique hotel steps from the beach. Some rooms have direct views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, and the Newport Beach pier. There are 15 coastal-themed guest rooms, some with spa whirlpool bathtubs and showers. Behind the hotel there are also one- and two-bedroom Sailor Suites that are popular for families. Besides a king size bed and a trundle bed, there is a sitting area and kitchenette. Guests receive a complimentary breakfast served each morning in the lobby bar area. The common area also serves complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, and tea. Grab a beach towel and chair before heading out to the sand. They also have a few complimentary bikes to take out for a spin for up to two hours. 

Calm, comfort, and charm await at this adults-only escape where you will find picturesque mountain, harbor, or ocean views from Cape Cod--chic rooms. Each room in this small, six-room inn is uniquely decorated and all feature comfortable king size beds and deep-soak jetted bathtubs. Friendly and attentive staff prepare a continental breakfast in the morning and display wine and hors d'oeuvres each evening.