Top of the World Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
NZ$53
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching With Underwater Viewing
NZ$170
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
NZ$43
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
NZ$96
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
NZ$126
per adult
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
NZ$80
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Top of the World Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Orange County
11999 Harbor Blvd Garden Grove CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$336 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$336
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,926 reviews)
"The hotel is very nice and spacious. Staff were excellent. Rooms were clean and good size. The location was perfect. The only negative is that I believe the rest room was too small in our room. Additional suggestion is that they should consider rates with breakfast included."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
17941 Von Karman Avenue Irvine CA
The price is NZ$344 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$344
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Irvine. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,331 reviews)
"The rooms are so clean and the staff are so nice during Check in they allowed me to do early check in with no additional charge."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Pacific Edge Hotel
647 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach CA
The price is NZ$564 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$564
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Laguna Beach. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,536 reviews)
"The room was not what we were expecting; it was outdated and the floors creaked a lot as we were upstairs. The water was cold on our first day and we had to notify staff; the staff at first was telling us that it was normal but after being adamant they fixed the issue right away and hot water was ..."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Ayres Hotel Orange
200 N. The City Drive Orange CA
The price is NZ$289 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$289
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Orange. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,842 reviews)
"Breakfast needs some improvement"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Laguna Hills Lodge
23932 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills CA
The price is NZ$216 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$216
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Laguna Hills. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,295 reviews)
"Great room! Quiet and clean."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West
4545 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach CA
The price is NZ$483 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$483
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"I felt the overnight parking fee per day was but excessive"
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Top of the World
Find the best Top of the World areas for the activities you enjoy most.
South Laguna
While visiting South Laguna, you might make a stop by sights like Table Rock Beach and Thousand Steps Beach.
Downtown Laguna Beach
If you're spending some time in Downtown Laguna Beach, Main Beach and Heisler Park are top sights worth seeing.
North Laguna
If you're spending some time in North Laguna, Shaws Cove Beach and Crescent Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Laguna Village
While visiting Laguna Village, you might make a stop by sights like Main Beach and Cleo Street Beach.
Hip District
While visiting Hip District, you might make a stop by sights like Cleo Street Beach and Bluebird Beach.
