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 ฿4,602 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,602
฿5,441 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! (2,596 reviews)
"This property was so magical my 2 year old loved the splash pad and pool. Room service was very quick and food was amazing overall a 10/10 and would definitely recommend booked another trip here in 2 weeks"

Reviewed on 16 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 ฿4,454 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,454
฿5,211 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! (3,647 reviews)
"The air conditioning in our room didn’t work very well. We asked to have someone look at it, but didn’t notice a difference. We were also hoping for more fresh fruit options. There were only apples and cut up oranges. The canned pineapple and fruit cocktail were not appealing options. Friendly, helpful ..."

Reviewed on 16 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 ฿5,494 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,494
฿7,607 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! (2,947 reviews)
"Clean rooms and really spacious."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

2 out of 5
Anaheim CA
The price is ฿3,288 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,288
฿3,853 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 ฿5,648 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
฿5,648
฿6,608 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
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 ...
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 ฿4,274 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,274
฿5,786 total
28 Sept - 29 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