The Tides Laguna Beach

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Crystal Cove State Park

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Terrace/patio
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette
Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$233
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (2 Extra Long Full Beds)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Laguna Beach

At The Tides Laguna Beach you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Heisler Park and Shaws Cove Beach. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. Other amenities include free newspapers in the lobby and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this North Laguna motel include Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park.

What's nearby

  • Heisler Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Main Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shaws Cove Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Main Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crescent Bay Point Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 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 with free parking, near Crystal Cove State Park
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 a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Laguna Beach motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1949
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Tides Laguna Beach?

The Tides Laguna Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 20 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tides Laguna Beach on 5 Jan 2026 start from AU$232.63, 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.

Is parking available at The Tides Laguna Beach?

Yep, The Tides Laguna Beach has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Tides Laguna Beach?

Yep, The Tides Laguna Beach is a short 3-minute walk from Heisler Park.

Does The Tides Laguna Beach have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! The Tides Laguna Beach has a heated pool and an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Tides Laguna Beach?

No, The Tides Laguna Beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Tides Laguna Beach?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Tides Laguna Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 765 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 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

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Myrna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you again for another fabulous stay! Perfection!🥰❣️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benn

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

4/10 Poor

Hussein

Travelled 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

Travelled 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