Orange County Beach Guide

Catch a wave or soak up some rays, then discover Orange County's top restaurants and hotels by the beach.

Updated: July 23, 2004

Best Beaches


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Crystal Cove State Park

8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651


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Newport Municipal Beach

Pacific Coast Hwy and Balboa Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662


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Corona Del Mar State Beach

Ocean Blvd and Iris Ave, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625


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Huntington State Beach

Pacific Coast Hwy and Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647


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Balboa Island Beach

Between Balboa Peninsula and Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92662


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Doheny State Beach

25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92780


Beachfront Dining


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Claes Restaurant

425 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Fresh seafood, stunning ocean views and an extensive wine list make this destination ideal for any special occasion.


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Surf And Sand Resort

1555 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651


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Duke's Huntington Beach

317 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648


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Las Brisas Restaurant

361 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

The knockout view and swanky Mexican seafood make this a Laguna Beach hot spot.


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Studio

30801 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651


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Harbor Grill Restaurant

34499 Golden Lantern St, Dana Point, CA 92629


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Back Bay Bistro

1131 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660


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Basilic Restaurant

217 Marine Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92662

Spend an intimate evening enjoying Swiss-French cuisine at the 24-seat hidden gem.


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3 Thirty 3

333 Bayside Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Trendy Newport Beach steakhouse and bar offers a convivial atmosphere where hip singles flock to see and be seen while dining on small plates.


Beachfront Hotels


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Casa Laguna Inn

2510 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651


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Hampton Inn-Orange County

2720 Hotel Terrace Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92705


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Montage Laguna Beach

30801 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651


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Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach

21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648


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Surf And Sand Resort

1555 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651


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The St. Regis Monarch Beach

1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA 92629


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Quality Inn & Suites Oceanview

34734 Pacific Coast Hwy., Capistrano Beach, CA 92624


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Marriott Newport Beach Hotel & Spa

900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660


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Balboa Inn

105 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661


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The Balboa Bay Club & Resort

1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663


Capistrano Seaside Inn

34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624


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Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

One Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629