Emerald Bay Travel Guide

Laguna Beach

A beach with numerous umbrellas and people engaging in water activities.
A coastal town with a prominent hilltop area, a marina, and a clear view of the ocean.
A coastal town with boats docked at the pier, a sandy beach, and buildings on a hillside.
A coastal landscape with a prominent rocky hill, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise waters.
A boat tied to a rocky shore with clear turquoise water and lush greenery.

Things to do

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

฿1,271
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

฿3,280
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

฿2,959
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

฿820
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

฿1,542
per adult
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim

฿3,247
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching and Orange County Beaches Tour from Anaheim
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Top hotels in Emerald Bay

Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
The price is ฿4,630 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,630
฿5,474 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,607 reviews)
"We asked for early check in only to be charged a fee of $20 USD for early access considering I’m a gold Hilton Honours member, found this kind of disturbing."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Hilton Anaheim
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
631 W Katella Ave Anaheim CA
The price is ฿4,481 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,481
฿5,243 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,660 reviews)
"The hotel staff helping you at the buffet was excellent. They really stayed on top of things."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

3 out of 5
1700 S Clementine St Anaheim CA
The price is ฿5,528 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,528
฿7,653 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,949 reviews)
"Excellent Breakfast and varied each day."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

2 out of 5
Anaheim CA
The price is ฿3,308 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,308
฿3,877 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

2.5 out of 5
1110 W Katella Ave Anaheim CA
The price is ฿5,659 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿5,659
฿6,621 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,033 reviews)
"Nothings unique sample I was in the bottom floor and the room smells moldy this rooms need shampoo every other day to makes the smell goes away"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn
Hyatt Regency Orange County

Hyatt Regency Orange County

4 out of 5
11999 Harbor Blvd Garden Grove CA
The price is ฿4,283 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,283
฿5,798 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Hyatt Regency Orange County
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Where to stay in Emerald Bay

Find the best Emerald Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal landscape with clear blue water, sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and palm trees.

South Laguna

While visiting South Laguna, you might make a stop by sights like Table Rock Beach and Thousand Steps Beach.

A coastal staircase with palm trees, leading to the ocean.

North Laguna

If you're spending some time in North Laguna, Shaws Cove Beach and Crescent Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A lifeguard tower at Laguna Beach with a yellow flag, established in 1929.
Photo by Janine K.
Open Photo by Janine K.

Downtown Laguna Beach

If you're spending some time in Downtown Laguna Beach, Main Beach and Heisler Park are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal town with a beach, ocean, and hills.

Laguna Village

While visiting Laguna Village, you might make a stop by sights like Main Beach and Laguna Canyon.

A coastal landscape with clear blue waters, rocky shores, and palm trees.

Hip District

While visiting Hip District, you might make a stop by sights like Bluebird Beach and Cleo Street Beach.

Emerald Bay Travel Guide