What is Emerald Bay like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Laguna Beach's Emerald Bay neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park as part of your Emerald Bay travel plans.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Emerald Bay area?

Book one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in Emerald Bay and start exploring everything Laguna Beach has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Emerald Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Emerald Bay.

What are the top things to see and do in Emerald Bay?

Crystal Cove State Park, Crystal Cove State Park and Emerald Bay Beach are just a few attractions to check out in Emerald Bay. A visit to Cameo Cove Beach is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Crescent Bay Beach, Shaws Cove Beach and Diver's Cove are just a few of the places to visit in and around Emerald Bay. Diver's Cove Beach and Glenn E. Vedder Ecological Reserve - Underwater Park and Tidepools are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Laguna Beach.

Top 10 Emerald Bay Hotels of 2026

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1. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

9.6 km from Emerald Bay

Joel

RM686 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

2. Laguna Hills Lodge

11.2 km from Emerald Bay

grace

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

3. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

11.7 km from Emerald Bay

Rosa

RM588 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

4. Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel

11.7 km from Emerald Bay

Arvin Joseph

RM536 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

5. Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum

11.5 km from Emerald Bay

Alden

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum

11.9 km from Emerald Bay

Kristy

RM496 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

7. Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

21.9 km from Emerald Bay

Donna

RM508 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

8. Casablanca Inn

21.4 km from Emerald Bay

Allison

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

9. Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill

15.5 km from Emerald Bay

michel

RM464 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

14.3 km from Emerald Bay

Robert

RM625 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

11. Ayres Suites Mission Viejo – Lake Forest

20.1 km from Emerald Bay

Mark

RM454 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

12. Hyatt Regency Irvine

14.1 km from Emerald Bay

Marvin

RM902 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

15 km from Emerald Bay

Elizabeth

RM699 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

14. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

14.7 km from Emerald Bay

Marina

RM654 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

15. Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

14.7 km from Emerald Bay

KIM

RM635 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

16. Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

21.9 km from Emerald Bay

Tamara

RM384 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

21.5 km from Emerald Bay

Danielle

RM493 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

18. Lemon Heights Inn

20 km from Emerald Bay

Samuel

RM408 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jul - 30 Jul

19. Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

16.2 km from Emerald Bay

Jenica

RM736 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

20. Staybridge Suites Irvine-John Wayne Airport by IHG

16.9 km from Emerald Bay

Duhyun

RM790 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

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North Laguna

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

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Hip District

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

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Laguna Village

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

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Top Emerald Bay Hotel Reviews

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

10/10 Excellent

"This was a great find! We traveled with young children for a one night stay and they loved the pirate themed splash area as well as the pool. Danielle at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. Both check-in and check-out was quick and easy."