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Lake Forest offers cheap accommodation options and a variety of places to visit, making it a great choice for a budget-friendly getaway. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions like Heritage Hill Historic Park, Arden-Modjeska Historic Site, and Pittsford Park.
When it comes to discount lodging choices in Lake Forest, you'll find hotels that won't break the bank. These options offer competitive rates and have earned good reviews from Expedia travelers in search of a bargain:
Quality Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum - 2.5-star hotel. You'll find free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this property. Guests who stay here appreciate its overall value and convenient parking.
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel - Customers like this 2.5-star hotel for its overall condition and quiet guestrooms. It offers free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
Staybridge Suites Lake Forest - At this 3-star aparthotel, you can take advantage of free buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Reviews mention the helpful staff and comfortable beds.
Holiday Inn Irvine South/Irvine Spectrum - 3.5-star hotel. You'll find free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool at this property. Guests who stay here appreciate its comfortable rooms and overall value.
The Prominence Hotel and Suites - Customers like this 2.5-star hotel for its proximity to shops and overall condition. It offers free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
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Lake Forest is known for its shopping and live music, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, such as Main Beach Park and Huntington State Beach, and then make time for other wallet-friendly activities. Enjoy the local natural beauty at Heritage Hill Historic Park and Pittsford Park, or check out the area's cultural spots like Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Lake Forest is also notable for its:The closest airport is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from the city center in Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne). If that doesn't suit your budget, you can look into flights to Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), which is 22.9 mi (36.9 km) away. Lake Forest may not have many public transit choices so a car rental could be a reasonable alternative to explore more of the area.