The kids will sleep soundly after a fun day out at Thousand Steps Beach. Hunt for shiny seashore treasures, stick a toe in the water or maybe even fly a kite!

This stretch of coastline is free to enter, which is terrific news if you're watching your money. Thousand Steps Beach is located in South Laguna. When you're finished, Main Beach Park, Mission San Juan Capistrano and Dana Point Harbor are in the area and also worth checking out.

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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

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$478

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Jan 27 - Feb 3

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New York (NYC) to Orange County (SNA)

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Clean room , super comfortable beds

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La Casa del Camino

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Older building which might prove a challenge for people with mobility issues. Good location, great rooftop restaurant and pleasant staff,

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Balboa Inn, On the Beach

Balboa Peninsula

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Denver (DEN) to Orange County (SNA)

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yes, and SUPER NICE front desk.

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Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

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Laguna Beach Paradise Trolley - App Guided Tour

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Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

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