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 6 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.

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A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.

1. Laguna Beach House

North Laguna, 1.8 km from Emerald Bay

Sydney

RM1,044 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A patio with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and lush greenery.

2. Crescent Bay Inn

North Laguna, 0.8 km from Emerald Bay

Eric

RM419 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, connected to an indoor space with a kitchen visible through glass doors.

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach

7.9 km from Emerald Bay

Lin

RM661 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern restaurant with a sunset mural, contemporary furniture, and a view of the ocean.

4. Hyatt Regency Irvine

14.1 km from Emerald Bay

William

RM1,008 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

5. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

9.6 km from Emerald Bay

Xiao Rong

RM644 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

11.7 km from Emerald Bay

Mattie

RM570 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a potted plant, and a kitchen area with appliances and a coffee station.

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

14.3 km from Emerald Bay

Liberty

RM590 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire feature, and a brick wall backdrop.

8. Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport

14.8 km from Emerald Bay

Maribel

RM648 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum

11.9 km from Emerald Bay

mohamed

RM448 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A modern interior with a large glass wall, a dining area with a long table and chairs, a sofa set, and a staircase.

10. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

14.7 km from Emerald Bay

Dwayne

RM648 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a well-maintained lawn.

11. Laguna Hills Lodge

11.2 km from Emerald Bay

Evgeniya

RM441 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An outdoor bar area with seating, a fire pit, and a bar stocked with bottles.

12. Costa Mesa Marriott

16.6 km from Emerald Bay

Fidel

RM568 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a television screen.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

11.8 km from Emerald Bay

Mark

RM647 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, marble reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

14. Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel

11.7 km from Emerald Bay

Adan

RM459 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a high ceiling.

15. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

14.2 km from Emerald Bay

Dale

RM568 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a staircase, and a view of the upper floors.

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

15 km from Emerald Bay

Cynthia

RM651 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and a view of a building with balconies.

17. Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum

11.5 km from Emerald Bay

james

RM377 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining space.

18. Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

17.9 km from Emerald Bay

Asghar

RM495 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring multiple balconies and a prominent entrance.

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

21.5 km from Emerald Bay

Vishal

RM546 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A stone fire pit surrounded by palm trees and chairs in an outdoor seating area.

20. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

18 km from Emerald Bay

Yvonne

RM428 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Laguna Beach House	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Crescent Bay Inn	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Irvine	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,228 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,728 reviews	View

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.

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A lifeguard tower at Laguna Beach with a yellow flag, established in 1929.

Downtown Laguna Beach

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Top Emerald Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Has a wonderful stay at Hotel Lulu. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and great proximity to Disneyland Resort."

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

8/10 Good

"Close enough to Disneyland if walking, the front desk girls were helpful and provided a hair dryer, this was my first time staying at a motel didn’t know what to expect. I loved that there is a small convenience store on site but very expensive!!!! Also the laundry is available 24/7 to guests and can use a cc card instead of coins was a plus! Make sure you bring own shampoo, body soap… etc the room appeared very clean ,however, like many other hotels I’ve stay at prior-pillows had a dirty smell- so I didn’t use them- for the price I’d stay there again"

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1. Laguna Beach House

2. Crescent Bay Inn

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach

4. Hyatt Regency Irvine

5. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

6. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

8. Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum

10. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

11. Laguna Hills Lodge

12. Costa Mesa Marriott

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

14. Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel

15. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

17. Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum

18. Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

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

20. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

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Where to stay in Emerald Bay

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Top Emerald Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection

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