Cheap accomodation in coastal Orange County, CA


Ok, because my earlier post (about hostels in coastal OC) didn't provide any positive results, I'm now willing to look for a place that is above my budget ($40-50/night) if it means an extra few days in the area.

And the area I wish to explore is the coastal Orange County starting as high up as: Long beach all the way to Laguna beach (I'll take accomodation anywhere in between if it's close to the water, the Pacific Coast Highway, and with public transport nearby) I don't have a car. And I know that I should have one.

So I want to see the beaches (and the hilly areas around the beaches so I can take pictures) - These can include Seal beach > Newport beach > Huntington beach > Laguna beach . Pretty much all those beaches and eventually work my down to San Diego (on the PCH) taking in Oceanside, Encinida, Jolla and etc..

Thanks

The obvious question is if you have tried Priceline.

priceline? isn't that for regular hotels? i'm looking for a budget place? ill check it now

Read up on bidding on Priceline. Your budget would be fine for a 3* hotel won on Priceline for the Disneyland area, most of the time. I can't say about the other areas you mentioned.

http://www.crescentbayinn.com/

It's right by my favorite bay in Laguna Beach. Ocean views from certain rooms.