Destination: O.C. Oceanfront

25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (map)

Cape Cod-style resort atop an oceanside cliff fashioned for romantic getaways, business conventions and special events.

1107 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (map)

With views of Newport Bay and proximity to local attractions, this Orange County hotel is a favorite among out-of-town families.

1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA 92629 (map)

A lavish Tuscan-style resort--complete with ocean views, full-service spa and golf course--situated high on a bluff in Dana Point.

30801 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

A sprawling 30-acre Craftsman-style resort perched atop the cliffs of Laguna Beach.

690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (map)

Catering to well-heeled vacationers and business travelers alike, this hotel oozes casual island living.

22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast, CA 92657 (map)

Newport's coast is now home to 504 acres of luxury resort primed for SoCal residents looking to do it up without traveling far.

1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (map)

Looking onto Newport Bay, this exclusive hotel and private club offers families and business execs a posh, sporty resort experience.

900 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (map)

Large, upscale hotel for the beach-bound business crowd.

21500 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (map)

Sprawling Spanish-style luxury hotel in the heart of Huntington Beach.

21100 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (map)

Deluxe oceanfront hotel stakes its claim on Surf City's burgeoning resort strip.

1555 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

This Laguna Beach boutique hotel offers guests Mediterranean-style amenities, direct beach access and a little taste of history.

21100 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (map)

California wines and contemporary cuisine served on a poolside ocean-view patio with live entertainment and a popular Champagne brunch.

1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA 92629 (map)

Celebrated chef Michael Mina unveils luxurious food for the senses at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort.

30801 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

Sample artistically prepared, fresh cuisine amid the art galleries--and refreshing ocean breeze--of Laguna Beach.

25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 (map)

High-end hotel restaurant specializes in California-inspired seafood and dazzling Pacific sunsets.

1555 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

Dine alongside the surf at this upscale California-cuisine classic, hidden inside a breezy Laguna Beach resort.

1221 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (map)

Relaxing waterfront dining at Balboa Bay Club & Resort's premier restaurant.

690 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (map)

From aromatherapy facials to luxurious body treatments and deep tissue massage, this subterranean spa is perfect for patrons seeking pampering in privacy.

1555 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

Sun, sea and expert massages make for a charming SoCal day spa.

21500 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (map)

Mediterranean-style retreat at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach.

1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA 92629 (map)

This 30,000-square-foot spa is devoted to the art of relaxation--luxe treatments include hydrotherapy, massage, body wraps and facials.

900 Newport Ctr Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (map)

Spacious-yet-intimate spa that envelops guests in cerulean relaxation at the Marriott Newport Beach.

695 Town Center Dr Ste 180, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (map)

Luxurious spa with first-class service--there's more than one Fantasyland in Orange County.

22701 Pelican Hill Rd S, Newport Coast, CA 92657 (map)

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this Tom Fazio-designed golf course attracts aficionados with cash to spare.

401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (map)

Newport Beach's popular alfresco shopping and dining center is the quintessential OC oceanside setting.

3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (map)

More like a retail city, SoCal's largest mall draws shoppers and tourists with a staggering array of stores, restaurants and entertainment.