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

฿1,100
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

฿3,339
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

฿2,491
per adult
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Relaxing Sunset Cruise in Newport Beach

Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach

฿835
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

฿1,958
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island

฿1,569
per adult
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
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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 ฿5,022 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿5,022
฿5,932 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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 ...
Hilton Anaheim
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
631 W Katella Ave Anaheim CA
The price is ฿5,408 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿5,408
฿6,327 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (3,755 reviews)
"Walking distance to Disneyland"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
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 ฿5,389 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿5,389
฿6,305 total
25 Oct - 26 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! (4,045 reviews)
"Awesome location for the Disney parks! The breakfast was really good and the property is well maintained and clean. Rooms were spacious and staff was friendly. Would finely definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 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 ฿4,320 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿4,320
฿5,848 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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
Grand Legacy At the Park

Grand Legacy At the Park

4 out of 5
1650 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA
The price is ฿7,675 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,675
฿8,980 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (4,784 reviews)
"First of all, check-in is at 4 pm at the Grand Legacy, but they allowed us to check-in around 9 am with an additional fee and we were able to get extra towels and a rollaway bed without any issues. The hotel was decorated for Halloween, and the staff greeted me immediately. The hotel also has plenty ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Grand Legacy At the Park
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

2 out of 5
Anaheim CA
The price is ฿2,996 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,996
฿3,511 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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
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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 Thousand Steps Beach and Aliso Beach.

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 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 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 Cleo Street Beach and Bluebird Beach.

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 Cleo Street Beach.

Emerald Bay Travel Guide