The Tides Laguna Beach

2.0 star property
Motel near Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach

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Terrace/patio
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Balcony
Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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460 N. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
  • Place, Heisler Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Room, Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (2 Extra Long Full Beds)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Laguna Beach

North Laguna stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this North Laguna motel, you'll find Heisler Park and Shaws Cove Beach. Diver's Cove and Main Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Heisler Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Main Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Festival of Arts - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sawdust Art Festival Grounds - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urth Caffe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hennessey's Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dolce Gelato - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Tides Laguna Beach

Motel near Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach
As a guest of The Tides Laguna Beach, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Tides Laguna Beach also features a picnic area and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This Laguna Beach motel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1949
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
The Tides Laguna Beach offers 21 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Laguna Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Laguna Beach Tides
Tides Laguna Beach
Tides Motel Laguna Beach
Tides Laguna Beach Motel
The Tides Laguna Beach Motel
The Tides Laguna Beach Laguna Beach
The Tides Laguna Beach Motel Laguna Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Tides Laguna Beach to the airport?

The Tides Laguna Beach is 17.2 mi (31-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tides Laguna Beach?

As of Nov 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tides Laguna Beach on Dec 1, 2025 start from $159.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Tides Laguna Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Tides Laguna Beach.

How close is The Tides Laguna Beach to the beach?

This motel is a short 3-minute walk from Heisler Park and 5-minute walk from Shaws Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Tides Laguna Beach offer free breakfast?

The Tides Laguna Beach does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Tides Laguna Beach?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Casino San Clemente (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Tides Laguna Beach?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Tides Laguna Beach?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does The Tides Laguna Beach have a pool?

The Tides Laguna Beach features an outdoor pool.

Does The Tides Laguna Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Tides Laguna Beach to downtown Laguna Beach?

The Tides Laguna Beach is 0.5 mi away from Laguna Beach.

The Tides Laguna Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 760 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

marianna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marianna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Hussein

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked the room for 3 people to find at check in that the room did not have a bed for the 3rd. person. I got charged additional $25 for a foldable bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for attending events, dining and going to the beach, all at a reasonable rate for the area and with a charm that is a true throwback to an era gone by..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy, Breezy Motel!

Great little motel in Laguna Beach within walking distance to beach and town. We wanted an easy staycation where we could park by our room, bring our own drinks to the pool and walk to restaurants and the beach. The Tides checked all the boxes. We also had a kitchenette which was a bonus. Would definitely recommend if you want something simple and reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommend

Housekeeping wasn't done cleaning my room when I arrived, so they offered me another room, which turned out to be a spacious suite that was quiet and comfortable despite facing the street. Excellent restful stay, walking distance from the beach and Pageant of the Masters.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fay

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Close to everything and the trolley line. Nice to have the pool after a day out and about
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Fort Myers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So close to Heisler Park, beaches, LPAPA and restaurants. Living La Vida Laguna!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An easy walk or ( free ) Trolley ride to downtown or the beaches. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lusine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully landscaped property with a spacious hotel room. Loved the seperate dining area and bedroom and kitchen. Very convenient for families with children.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, close to the beach, clean, and laid back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos enrique

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ty for everthing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hey Jin Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
"The property was meticulously maintained, reflecting great care and attention to detail throughout our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian, Hull

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic motel for a good price. Easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall good experience. Toilet seat bolts were loose and seat was uncomfortable. Employees were all very polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dragana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable distance to the beach. Clean and quiet. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025