Looking for a romantic getaway with your partner? Escape to Orange County and indulge in unforgettable moments with your loved one. Discover the region’s best romantic getaways where stunning landscapes meet enchanting experiences. Take a leisurely stroll together along the picturesque shores of Laguna Beach, bask in the idyllic charm of Balboa Island or rekindle your romance amidst breathtaking views at Crystal Cove State Park. From the vibrant dining scene of Newport Beach to the luxurious resorts of Dana Point, Orange County offers an array of captivating destinations to enjoy with your partner. Read on to discover the best romantic getaways in Orange County, California.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to couple-friendly amenities and activities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 14, 2024.
1. Laguna Beach
Premium rates for oceanfront rooms, worth the cost for stunning views and beachfront access.
Beachfront property with pool, spa, and exceptional staff service.
Prime spot on Laguna Beach, with easy access to restaurants and shops.
Impeccable dining experience, especially the breakfast burrito and French toast.
Laguna Beach is a stunning coastal city in Orange County. With a breathtaking sandy beach at Crystal Cove State Park and an exquisite range of waterfront restaurants, Laguna Beach provides the perfect setting for a marvellous romantic getaway. Go for a picnic at Heisler Park or book a chartered whale-watching trip for a memorable expedition.
For accommodation, you can choose a beautiful oceanfront hotel or resort such as Surf and Sand Resort or Montage Laguna Beach. Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa is also a great option and is only a 15-minute walk from Victoria Beach.
Surf and Sand Resort
Address: 1555 South Coast Highway
17.31 km (10.8 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Montage Laguna Beach
Address: 30801 South Coast Highway
19.6 km (12.2 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
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Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
Address: 2510 South Coast Highway
18.35 km (11.4 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
2. Huntington Beach
Pricy but worth it for the perfect beachfront location and modern amenities.
Clean, modern facilities with attentive staff, beach cruiser bikes, and beach towels.
Perfect location right at the beach, close to shopping, dining, and a wonderful bike path.
Great dining experiences at Tanner’s with some minor service issues and limited menu selections.
Stroll down Huntington Beach Pier with your soulmate and enjoy stunning vistas of the azure waters. The pier is also a great place to enjoy a breathtaking sunset and create lasting memories. Afterwards, don’t miss out on the chance to visit local breweries, such as Four Sons Brewing and Riip Beer Co. You can even enjoy a brewery tour of your own for a more intimate experience.
Looking for a place to stay? The city is home to a number of exquisite hotels and resorts to choose from.
Paséa Hotel & Spa
Address: 21080 Pacific Coast Highway
10.43 km (6.5 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa
Address: 21500 Pacfic Coast Highway
9.65 km (6.0 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort, an IHG Hotel
Address: 500 Pacific Coast Highway
10.76 km (6.7 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
3. Dana Point
Pricing was on the higher side, with valet parking at $46 and breakfast not included in the cost.
Amenities included bike and surfboard rentals, a pool, and a kids' club, but some areas were not well-maintained.
The hotel is located in a beautiful area near the harbor, with easy access to the beach and local attractions.
The dining experiences varied, with overpriced food, limited restaurant options, and some service issues.
Dana Point was named the Whale Watching capital of the world, so you can’t miss out on the exciting whale watching tours. Book a cruise to explore the seascape up close. When the sun sets, take your sweetheart on a date to one of the beautiful cliffside restaurants that have a view of the marina. Chart House is a great place to go to for fine dining and is set on bluffs overlooking Dana Point Harbor.
To stay, book one of Dana Point’s many opulent hotels such as Blue Lantern Inn or Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa.
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
Address: 25135 Park Lantern
27.86 km (17.4 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Address: One Monarch Beach Resort
24.83 km (15.5 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Address: 34343 Blue Lantern Street
26.94 km (16.8 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
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4. Newport Beach
With its picturesque coastline and enchanting sunsets, Newport Beach offers a dreamy atmosphere for couples. Enjoy a gondola ride along the scenic canals of Newport Harbor or stroll hand in hand along pristine beaches. Don’t miss the stunning views from the iconic Balboa Pier and the nearby Balboa Island, which is known for its boutique shops. Fans of “Arrested Development” will be delighted by the frozen banana stands.
For accommodations, consider a resort close to the beach or hotels with a spa, such as VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa, where you can enjoy a couples massage.
VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa
Address: 900 Newport Center Drive
4.25 km (2.7 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Lido House, Autograph Collection
Address: 3300 Newport Boulevard
5.85 km (3.7 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
The Resort at Pelican Hill
Address: 22701 Pelican Hill Road S
8.39 km (5.3 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
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5. Anaheim
Reasonably priced with additional charges for parking and amenities.
Close to Disneyland, splash zone for kids, comfortable beds, and a gift shop.
Convenient walking distance to Disneyland and Downtown Disney.
Good breakfast options, though some guests found the pricing and buffet-only restaurant to be less than ideal.
For a romantic vacation for the books, visit Anaheim. One of its unbeatable highlights is Disneyland Park. After all, what could be better than experiencing the magic of the ‘happiest place on earth’ with your beloved? Here, you can watch fireworks or visit your favourite characters together. If you’re looking to add a unique experience to your date, visit Flightdeck Rogue Racing Anaheim where you can pilot fighter jets in cockpit simulators.
You can stay at hotels such as Element Anaheim Resort Convention Center, which provides free bikes, so you can explore.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Anaheim, an IHG Hotel
Address: 1240 S Walnut St
18.42 km (11.5 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
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Grand Legacy At The Park
Address: 1650 South Harbor Boulevard
17.22 km (10.7 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Element Anaheim Resort Convention Center
Address: 1600 S Clementine Street
17.24 km (10.8 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
6. Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa is ideal for those looking to enrich their lives with some urban romance. The city is home to unique attractions such as Noguchi Garden, a sculpture garden created by Isamu Noguchi. The sculptures symbolise California’s beautiful landscape and use indigenous materials. Prefer natural settings? Discover swathes of the vast expanse of Talbert Regional Park on a romantic walk together. If you and your sweetheart are the athletic kind, you’ll have loads of fun exploring the climbing terrain at Rockreation Sport Climbing Center.
Want a great base to explore the area? Stay at Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach, which offers free shuttles to John Wayne Airport and South Coast Plaza. Well-appointed Airbnbs are also an excellent option.
Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Address: 3350 Avenue Of The Arts
4.17 km (2.6 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
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Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach
Address: 325 Bristol Street
1.29 km (0.8 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Top guest reviews
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the house was well equipped and bed comfy thanks for having usCleanliness:
very clean and excellent locationclean overall well taken care offeasy check in/ out clean and safe placeclean cute safe place to stayHost:
amazing host and comfy homehighly recommend amazing hostpeter is a great hostgreat host quick to respondpeter was a great host very communicative and answered questions fastRead more reviewsLocation:
good place and close to freewaygreat stay in a good location with a good surrounding neighborhoodwe had a wonderful stay the location was conveniently close to many things oc has to offerwe expected more for the money but the location was perfect for our needs at the timethe place was comfortable conveniently located 20 mins from disney
7. Orange
Orange is a beautiful city perfect for those who like a bit of culture and history. The city’s Old Towne Orange is lined with historic buildings, and there are many antique stores to check out. You can also visit Hilbert Museum of California Art to revel in stunning artwork that artfully exhibits a slice of Californian life and history.
Stay in one of the cute romantic cottages in the old town or, for a more sophisticated experience, choose a hotel such as Best Western Orange Plaza, which offers free WiFi and a cable TV for entertainment.
Best Western Orange Plaza
Address: 1302 West Chapman Avenue
14.92 km (9.3 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
bed was super comfortable and the linens were high quality which made for great sleepingshe provides coffee and breakfast items like eggs toast jam and a water dispenserthere are two private outdoor areas and liv left thoughtful breakfast goodies tooadorable and charming cottage with cute decor and super cozy touchesCleanliness:
it was so clean and very quietcomfy cozy clean convenient and charmingspacious clean and so comfortablevery clean and a great locationclean and a great locationHost:
liv is a great hostliv was a very generous and kind hostthe excellent hosts stock the fridge more than most and it was greatly appreciatedplenty of street parking liv was great host - excellent response timewe loved this little getaway liv is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
location makes it easy to walk to a variety of restaurants and shoppingthe location was amazing close to everything you would wantclose to everything bed super comfygreat spot in a great locationthe nearby restaurants were an easy walk away
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the cottages was well appointed and comfortable for our stayCleanliness:
place was clean organized and super accommodatingthis cottage is clean spacious and very comfortableso comfortable and absolutely spotlesswhat a cozy cottage it was very clean and well stocked with everything you might needsuch a sweet and quaint place - perfectly clean with every amenity possibleHost:
great hostour hosts were so accommodating and very friendlyour hosts were great and willing to help in anyway neededfantastic time and great host can’t wait to returnthe hosts added some sweet touches to take the hospitality up which is so appreciatedRead more reviewsLocation:
this is a perfect get away locationthe old orange neighborhood is very charming and walkableclose to all of the main attractions yet it’s own beautiful oasiswalking distance to the circle to enjoy lots of great restaurants and shoppingthis was by far the best location we have booked through airbnb
8. Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo is conveniently located a 23-minute drive from Newport Beach and offers access to exciting attractions in both cities. Looking for romantic outings? Explore the stunning trails at Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park, which is just a short 10-minute drive from the city.
For accommodation, choose from comfortable hotels such as Fairfield Mission Viejo Orange County or Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo or consider a cosy vacation rental.
Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo - Lake Forest
Address: 28951 Los Alisos Boulevard
24.01 km (15.0 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo \/ Orange County
Address: 26328 Oso Pkwy
21.62 km (13.5 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
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Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
memory foam mattress that made it just like sleeping on a regular bedwe used the huge closet for a baby room/sleeping place and it worked perfectlyCleanliness:
great place - clean and spacioussuper spacious and clean placethe place was very clean and comfortablethe perfect airbnb clean comfortable nicethis was perfect very clean very spacious and comfortable very quiet and privateHost:
she is also very kindthe home is incredible and huge for a 1br and the hosts are amazingsandy was a wonderful host good communication and lovely placethe hosts sandy and terry stayed in touch and were very pleasant to deal withRead more reviewsLocation:
great safe neighborhood locationperfect place to stay close to everythingit had everything we could possibly need and perfect locationvery well equipped me and my family went to laguna beach which is very closeamazing loved the place and would absolutely come back again
9. Santa Ana
Santa Ana has a ton of things to do for couples on a romantic getaway. You can catch a live music show at the city’s The Observatory, which, contrary to its name, has nothing to do with the planets. Head to Antonello Ristorante afterwards to relish delectable Italian dishes in a stunning setting.
While you’re in this lovely city, you can choose from a number of well-appointed Airbnbs. Plus, Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North also provides great accommodation if you want to be close to John Wayne Airport.
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Address: 2700 Hotel Terrace Drive
6.94 km (4.4 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve
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Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
very comfortable bed and the portable air conditioners worked wellgreat cozy and comfortable with very ordinary interior design comfortable couchthe bed is absolutely amazingCleanliness:
communication was prompt and house was cleanvery clean and spacious apartment unitthe place was really clean and cozyproperty was clean and quietvery homely clean and quiet placeHost:
kevin is a great hostkevin was a great host and quick to respond to any questionsthe owner was responsive immediately to any questions we hadour host kevin was the best - accommodating and responsivekevin was an amazing host the home was beautiful and super cleanRead more reviewsLocation:
great place near many thingsgreat location directly off highwayclose to the beach and great shoppingthe location was great and easy access to the highwaythe location is excellent and quiet
Santa Ana, California, United States
12.29 km (7.7 mi) from Upper Newport Bay Nature PreserveSuperhost
Accommodates: 5
Top guest reviews
Cleanliness:
super clean please nice neighborhood welcomevery clean room and close to a lot of food placesRead more reviewsHost:
host was very responsivemiski elena was a great hostthe description was accurate the host very thoughtful and the house felt like a home
Experience everlasting romance in Orange County!
Orange County offers enchanting destinations for romantic getaways. Stroll along pristine beaches, savour exquisite food and explore charming coastal towns for unforgettable moments of love. Plan your romantic vacation now!
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