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The Top 5 Best Eats in Old Towne Orange

For those who are planning to take a trip to Disneyland® or visit the beautiful Chapman University in the near future, the Ayres Hotel Anaheim and the Ayres Hotel Orange are the perfect hotels for those destinations! With European boutique inspired décor and world class service, these hotels are the ideal resting spot for you…

Best Ways to View the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade

The event the New York Times calls, “One of the top ten holiday happenings in the nation,” will be back for its 110th year in Newport Harbor. The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade takes place five consecutive nights, starting Wednesday, December 19th through the 23nd. The parade starts from Bay Island at 6:30PM and finishes…

Boomerang Ride at Knotts Berry Farm

Knott’s Berry Farm on a Budget

Look no further than Knott’s Berry Farm for thrill and adventure! The Orange County 160-acre amusement park is America’s first theme park and still one of California’s best. The park features over 40 rides from colossal rollercoasters to action-packed water rides. Visitors can also enjoy live entertainment, world-class dining, and authentic local shopping. Soak in…

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Fun Facts About the Inland Empire

The Inland Empire has something for everyone and Ayres Hotels offers 8 locations throughout. Book your stay today and come check out what’s going on in the Inland Empire. 1. There’s No June Gloom Southern California coastal cities are known for “June Gloom” at the beginning of every summer, but the Inland Empire never suffers…

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The Ayres Family Before Hotels

Where It All Began Before Hollywood consisted of bright lights and busy streets, the main attraction of California was the climate and oranges. But for Frank H. Ayres, his wife, and young son Donald, a $2 train ride brought him to Los Angeles to explore land development. After successfully buying eight small ranches in the…

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Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa: A Treasury of Rich Family History

When Frank Ayres and his son, Don Ayres Sr., began developing Ayres Hotels in the early 1900s, little did they know that their efforts would culminate in a hotel chain unlike any other. Since they were first founded, Ayres Hotels have been famous for their friendly, efficient service and their culture of caring for their…

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Top Five Spring Break Beaches in Southern California

We smell spring break right around the corner! And with it comes the tradition of shedding warm winter clothes in favor of trunks and itsy bitsy bikinis at the beach. Southern California is renowned for its numerous beautiful beaches and, since all of our hotels are in Southern California, we definitely have a spring break…

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Southern California Airports

Flying into Southern California is a breeze. Southern California is home to several world-class commercial and military airports, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne International Airport (SNA) in Orange County, LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT), Long Beach Airport (LGB), Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank, Chino Airport (CNO) and March Air Force Base (RIV)…