Hotels in Orange County and Catalina Island, California

Along the coast there are remarkable luxury resorts; if you can’t afford a stay, pop in for the view at Laguna Beach’s Montage or the always welcoming Ritz-Carlton at Dana Point. For a taste of the OC glam life, have lunch overlooking the yachts of Newport Bay at the Balboa Bay Resort.

As a rule, lodging prices tend to rise the closer the hotels are to the beach. If you’re looking for value, consider a hotel that is inland along the Interstate 405 freeway corridor.

In most cases, you can take advantage of some of the facilities of the high-end resorts, such as restaurants and spas, even if you aren’t an overnight guest.