The Tides Laguna Beach

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

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Courtyard
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Room (2 Extra Long Full Beds) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, soundproofing

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
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪24 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
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

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

Room (2 Extra Long Full Beds)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 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).

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 - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Festival of Arts - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Urth Caffe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Las Brisas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Moulin - ‬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
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 Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tides Laguna Beach on Apr 1, 2026 start from $217, including 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. 778 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ERIN, Winchester

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

ERIN, Winchester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, the room was cute, property was very nice
Welcome letter along with two waters and cookies
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place to stay. Convenient to the beach and dining. The staff were great and welcoming and took care of all of my needs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Corona Del Mar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, exceptionally well located hotel with amazing staff. This place has everything you need including a nice heated pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First the extra touches that we loved: a Christmas wreath on the door (so cute) and a handwritten note personalized for our arrival. Second, we loved the location. And getting the kitchenette option was perfect for us! It made us feel like we were in a little home. It's an unfussy hotel made for you to do the basics -- shower, sleep, and eat if you bring your own goodies. When you're staying in Laguna this close to everything, you don't really need a full-service hotel. The point is to have a place to sleep that is convenient, and The Tides is VERY convenient. And the setup was perfect for my husband, me, and our pups. We plan to return. It was the perfect place for us to feel cozy at night. And just bounce out onto the street in the morning to get our day started.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was very nice. room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice. I love that’s it within walking distance of downtown Laguna.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location, well - lit private staircase to my room for safe entry and sensor lights, great room with small kitchen, free parking spot, nice staff who left a lovely handwritten welcome note and waters and milano cookie upon arrival, I would definitely stay here again if not wanting a hot tub. This hotel is great value and in the best location!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place period.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was nice. Location was nice. The bed was very uncomfortable. Lumpy, uneven, no support, all around uncomfortable. Certain areas of the flooring seemed patched over and dangerous to stand on. The bed was bad enough that my girlfriend and I decided to drive the 45 minutes home at 11:30 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Business traveler
Could easily hear neighbors talking and banging around all night. Plus someone’s alarm clock rang loud at 6am for about an hour. I will not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Corona Del Mar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here. Great rates. Excellent location close to downtown Laguna Beach. Super clean, light and bright, excellent staff. We will happily stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anderson gave 5star customer service! It was raining when I checked out and he offered to carry my luggage out to my car for me. Check-in was a breeze and all the personal touches in the room were wonderful. This hotel is a gem and I will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Access to restaurants, beaches and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at the Tides 3 times and it's always a treat. Feels like staying at a friends house with a pool!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk gentleman, Anderson was a pleasure to work with. The room was clean, the bed was comfy and our stay was very nice. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place. It was close to everything and the price was very reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room we stayed in was very clean, the shower was nice , the air conditioner worked great. The only con was we slept on the bottom floor and the people upstairs right above our room stayed up all night long both nights, we could hear everything, every little noise, so when they would walk around it literally sound like they were stomping when they would walk. My husband and I made this trip as our 19 year wedding anniversary and were hoping to rest, sleep in and enjoy ourselves away from our kids, our dogs etc. Next time I make this trip I will definitely make sure NOT to book a dowstair room. The front desk gentleman was friendly and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025