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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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

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Room, Kitchenette | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing

Room, Kitchenette

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing

Standard Room

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing

Room (2 Extra Long Full Beds)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 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. Main Beach and Laguna Art Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Heisler Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shaws Cove Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Main Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Crescent Bay Point Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Carmelita's - ‬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.

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Dec 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tides Laguna Beach on Jan 6, 2026 start from $142.49, 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. 765 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1001 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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great service! However, our room had an extremely small shower due to the property’s 80 plus years since opening. Besides that, great place to stay on PCH without spending a fortune.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

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

Recommend!

Had a wonderful family stay here, boogie boards and beach chairs were a nice surprise! A few room repairs need tending to, but overall great place with chill vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Janis

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

Location, location, location!

Everyone working there was helpful, welcoming, and appreciative. We had a very nice room on the top floor facing the ocean. The location of The Tides is what makes it so special. We never needed to use our car. Restaurants, art galleries, lovely shops, entertainment, and the breathtaking views of the ocean from the nearby paved trail were all within walking distance even for me, a woman in her 70s. We hope to return someday.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scjaniah Mae

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Coziest place to stay by the sea, especially if you want something simple and quaint. The only issue was the connection to the wifi. Other than that, the husband and I agreed we'd choose to stay at this place again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman, Lake Havasu City

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Very clean, updated, and great location to the places we wanted to access. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome convenient motel. Staff was friendly and accommodating and we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Laguna Heaven on Earth

Anderson was world class. Beautiful location and pool. Room was nice 😊 and comfortable. Excellent place to stay and make a memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A regular annual weekend spot for us. Very comfortable and always a fun visit to Laguna Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Tides was so cute. Very welcoming with a perfect location to easily walk to shopping, dining, beaches etc. plus they have free parking. Rates were very reasonable compared to other nearby properties. Building is old so you can hear pretty much everything in adjacent rooms but that is the only flaw. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the quirky feel of the place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

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

Lovely getaway

This is a lovely little hotel close to everything in Laguna. The staff is incredibly helpful and kind. The pool and deck area are wonderful and well kept and there are sweet touches like a hand written note on arrival. The beds are really comfortable and I appreciate that parking is included! The only reason I’m rating this hotel 4/5 is because the water pressure and temperature in the shower were horrible. The water trickled and the water kept changing temperature every couple of minutes. Furthermore, the air conditioning unit was located right next to one of the beds, so if you wanted any air, it was blowing directly onto someone. If these minor inconveniences don’t bother you, everything else about the stay is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

adel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this motel. Front desk was friendly and knowledgable about things to do in Laguna with advice on directions and free transportation. The Tides Laguna was in walking distance of the beach, shops, restaurants and Pageant of the Masters. I was upgraded to a second floor room which was spacious with a full kitchen and a quaint dining area with a full table and chairs and antique plates from various state on the wall. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable, the rooms were immaculate with plenty of air conditioning if needed. Plus,there was free parking a must in this busy beach town. I will definitely, book another stay at The Tides Laguna Beach in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

Awesome place.

They have such clean, nice and comfortable space. The pool and grill area is awesome and clean. Anderson is truly awesome i believe he is the manager. Is helpful and so polite. Ran into a slight issue with the plumbing and he was all over it. Also it is literally walking distance from the beach and main entrance to the park. Couldnt have asked for more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Anmore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attentive, helpful and kind staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As always a pleasant stay, clean, comfortable and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you all again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025