Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
Casa Laguna was built during the 1920s and features distinctively Californian mission-style architecture set amongst tropical gardens. The Inn is adjacent to the Pacific Ocean and offers ocean-view or courtyard-view rooms and suites. The distinct accommodation options include deluxe rooms with a two-person whirlpool tub and ocean-view patio; the 500-square-foot Capistrano Suite; and Newport and Balboa suites with kitchenettes. For a romantic touch, choose the Mission Suite, which has a romantic brick fireplace, or the Laguna Suite with a double-sided fireplace, wet bar and balcony. The Cottage is the most luxurious suite. It features a two-person jetted tub, separate steam shower, sitting room with fireplace, master king bedroom and private patio overlooking the pool and ocean. Feather bedding, plush robes, CD and DVD players and access to a movie library are standard amenities. Guests enjoy a full gourmet breakfast and an evening wine and cheese reception.
Casa Laguna Inn and Spa
2510 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(800) 233-0449
casalaguna.com
Montage Laguna Beach
The Montage Laguna Beach is the winner of many prestigious hospitality awards including the Mobil four-star award and AAA five-diamond award. Located on a coastal ocean bluff about two miles from the center of Laguna Beach, Montage guests enjoy spectacular panoramic views throughout the resort. Aliso Creek Inn Golf Course, a nine-hole executive course, is just five minutes away, while the on-site concierge can recommend other local courses, make tee times and arrange transportation for you upon request.
The Montage offers 250 guest rooms and suites, plus 37 beach bungalows, all with a private oceanfront balcony or patio. Luxury amenities including plush goose-down pillows and feather bedding, marble bathrooms, flat-screen televisions and original artwork are standard. The resort includes four white-sand beaches, manicured gardens, three pools, a fitness center and a 20,000-square-foot full-service spa.
Montage Laguna Beach
30801 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(866) 271-6953
montagelagunabeach.com
Surf & Sand Resort
The Surf and Sand Resort offers premium ocean-side accommodations in a choice of guest rooms and one- and two-bedroom suites. Standard guest room features include a private balcony, flat-screen television and high-speed wireless Internet access. Choose from one king or two queen beds. Suites feature sofa beds and seating areas, a whirlpool tub and private sundeck, perfect for families and groups. An expert concierge is available at the resort to recommend golf courses and help arrange any other activities you wish to pursue. After a day out on the golf course, recuperate at the resort's on-site Aquaterra Spa. Their signature massage uses customized Swedish techniques to soothe your sore muscles. Surf and Sand Resort has been awarded the elite AAA four-diamond award for 18 consecutive years.
Surf & Sand Resort
1555 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-4477
Surfandsandresort.com
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Joanne Lewis is a freelance writer who has written for newspapers since 2005. She is currently the editor of a weekly community newspaper in Los Angeles, Calif. Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science in politics from the University of Bristol, England.
