Soak in the SoCal Sunshine At the Beach

No visit to Anaheim would be complete without a day of fun in the sun at one of the area's famous beaches. Our beaches offer more than white sand and stunning Pacific waters — several beaches offer boardwalks with dining and many other entertainment options. With so many beaches to explore, you are sure to find the perfect experience. Discover why our area was nicknamed Surf City as you take in the surf, sand, and unique culture of this beautiful SoCal destination. 

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SoCal Beaches

If you are looking to fully immerse yourself in the culture of SoCal living, the beaches are a great place to start. Each area is unique with its own local flavor, so discover your ideal location and let the memories begin! Some of the most popular SoCal beaches close by include: 

Newport Beach — 18 miles, 21 minutes 

Huntington Beach — 19 miles, 27 minutes 

Laguna Beach — 24 miles, 30 minutes 

San Clemente Beach — 35 miles, 39 minutes 

Venice Beach — 39 miles, 44 minutes 

Santa Monica — 41 miles, 47 minutes 

Guest Reviews 4.6 out of 5 based on 10 reviews

Great experience all around!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

"Great experience! Staff very helpful and reservation was easy!"

Reviewed by Mari S. on June 2026 via Tripadvisor

10/10!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

"This is our second time in this hotel! We love everything!! Beds are super comfy bathrooms are clean the staff is 10/10 super friendly and always trying to help and what we love the most is that its across Disney"

Reviewed by Nayvhie on July 2026 via Booking

Location!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

"Location Location Location!
AND Such great value for the money. Love that we can see the hotel from the Disneyland exit. Because it is so close We enjoy a break midday for recharge. We stayed in the A Parlor and C2 Parlor."

Reviewed by Anita Z on June 2026 via Yelp

This is the place for us!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

"This was probably our 5th or 6th stay at the Anaheim Desert Inn and Suites, and it has yet to disappoint. The location is perfection, the rooms are always clean and comfortable, and the staff is friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be staying here again for our next Disney trip."

Reviewed by Michael G. on July 2026 via Trip Advisor