You'll have a great time while learning something new at ExplorOcean. The variety of hands-on exhibits and displays make it a great time for the whole family.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when staying in Balboa Peninsula. ExplorOcean is an ideal place to begin here, but there are loads of other worthy spots to check out. University of California, Irvine, Huntington State Beach, and Newport Pier are near the display of scientific achievements and and will cap off your day nicely.

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The Buena Park Hotel & Suites

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$220

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Feb 13 - Feb 18

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Denver (DEN) to Orange County (SNA)

14.8/10 Exceptional! (2,109 reviews)

Spacious and gorgeous room. Wish my cable channels worked on my tv though.

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Best Western Plus Meridian Inn & Suites, Anaheim-Orange

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$239

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Jan 7 - Jan 11

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Denver (DEN) to Orange County (SNA)

15.2/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)

The food was amazing. They had a variety of food. The waffles were my fav! They have ice machines throughout the floors. The staff was friendly and our room had all the amenities making out stay so much more better! Overall quiet and a great stay!

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Lantern District

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$767

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Feb 15 - Feb 21

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Seattle (SEA) to Orange County (SNA)

17.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

Decent hotel for an event with great views. The location is a bit inconvenient if you don’t have a car, there’s plenty of restaurants within walking distance but the property is entirely fenced in except for the main entrance meaning you have to circle the entire property to be able to leave from the other side where the nicer part of town is. Rooms were clean and spacious but not soundproofed, easy to hear your neighbors especially in the bathrooms.

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

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Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Orange County

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Wine Tasting Around the World

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