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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Residence Inn by Marriott Irvine John Wayne Airport

Irvine Business Complex

Save 100% on your flight

$457

per person

May 28 - Jun 1

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Denver (DEN) to Orange County (SNA)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

Every thing was kept spotless

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Balboa Bay Resort

Newport Heights

$962

per person

Jul 17 - Jul 20

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Portland (PDX) to Orange County (SNA)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)

Friendly staff, feels more like a Club resort than a top end hotel. Clearly serves the conference crowd over luxury clientele. Wallpaper peeling in the room, inconsistent housekeeper service (I called 3 times about the turndown service)

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport

Airport Area

$504

per person

Jun 7 - Jun 10

found 6 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Denver (DEN) to Orange County (SNA)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)

Clean room great staff great pool and feels welcoming

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Browse tours and tickets to explore Thousand Steps Beach

Tours & day trips

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Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing

Free cancellation available

Private & custom tours

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Private Orange County Coastal Tour - optional biking experience

Free cancellation available

Water activities

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Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise

Free cancellation available

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