Top of the World Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Top of the World
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
Newport Beach: Luxury Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
NZ$126
per adult
Relaxing Sunset/Evening Cruise in Newport Beach
NZ$43
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Newport Beach: Ferry Ticket to/from Catalina Island
NZ$80
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
High Speed Zodiac Whale Watching Safari from Dana Point
NZ$182
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Top of the World Hotel Deals
Hyatt Regency Orange County
11999 Harbor Blvd Garden Grove CA
The price is NZ$334 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$334
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! (5,941 reviews)
"Best place to stay near Disney. Super comfortable and clean rooms and valet is SO fast!"
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
17941 Von Karman Avenue Irvine CA
The price is NZ$336 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$336
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (1,339 reviews)
"Love the rooms, very clean, comfy bed, great shower! Haven’t been able to enjoy amenities because of time restraints but plan to stay there again so I can!!"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Laguna Hills Lodge
23932 Paseo De Valencia Laguna Hills CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$206 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$206
7 July - 8 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! (3,318 reviews)
"This is an affordable, well-located property. We stayed here while visiting Laguna Beach and the drive was fine. The property is well maintained. I love that they include a microwave in the room. They provide soap, shampoo and conditioner. We've stayed here twice and I'll return next time I vacation ..."
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Ayres Hotel Orange
200 N. The City Drive Orange CA
The price is NZ$234 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$234
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (2,854 reviews)
"Good"
Reviewed on 5 July 2026
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
2726 S Grand Ave Santa Ana CA
The price is NZ$285 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$285
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Ana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,512 reviews)
"Didn’t like that the ice machines didn’t work"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Pacific Edge Hotel
647 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach CA
The price is NZ$542 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$542
28 July - 29 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! (1,544 reviews)
"Staff was great, the lounge/umbrella guy wasn’t there was a slight inconvenience but overall it’s the perfect location!"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
