Laguna Beach Inn and Spa:
Casa Laguna

Laguna Beach Inn and Spa:
Location and Parking
And it was right on the road – number 2510, on the Pacific Coast Highway. We were counting the numbers, saw the Casa Laguna sign, and pulled in outside the front door. The official parking was at the back, and that was our only complaint. There's a limited number of parking spaces, and some of them very tight to get into and out of. It was a pain in the butt, to be blunt. But once we were parked, we walked into a paradise.

Laguna Beach Inn and Spa: Our Room
We had the Laguna Suite, which had a living room and a bedroom, the two separated by a smart and stylish fireplace. It was cosily old-fashioned in style, and all the modern amenities (two TVs, fridge, microwave) were cleverly hidden away to help preserve the old-fashioned feel. We appreciated the whirlpool bath, too.

For us the room was the perfect place as it overlooked the Pacific Coast Highway. To be honest, we were a little worried about noise from the road, but we needn't have been concerned. In the living room there was little more than the occasional gentle background 'whoosh' of tyres going by, and in the bedroom no noise at all. And most other rooms and suites are set back from the highway.

This was no ordinary wine tasting, either. Not only did the wine flow as freely as the conversation, the food provided was generous and excellent, including home-marinated olives, and various patés from one of the nearby restaurants. In fact the hors d'oeuvres were so filling we didn't even bother to eat out, preferring instead to relax in our lovely room as we were only going to be there for one night (the curse of the road trip!)

Casa Laguna: Other Amenities
We took a tour of the inn with one of the friendly staff. He told us that the Inn was first built in the 1920s as a private home, with some artists' studios attached. It had been an artists' retreat for a long time, till it was converted into the beautiful boutique hotel/inn that it is today. There's a lovely private pool with a hot tub and a bell tower which makes a great place to watch the sunset. There's also a charming, intimate spa room on the lower floor (one couple had booked it for 8pm so it was nicely prepared with romantic burning candles), and a small business centre. There's free wi-fi throughout the inn, and free tea and coffee provided pretty-well all day. You can enjoy it at one of the outdoor tables, looking out on those great gardens, where you can have your breakfast too, if you choose.

Laguna Beach Inn and Spa:
True Gourmet Breakfasts
We ate breakfast with most of the other guests in the dining room, though you can have it in your room, or outside on the shaded patio. Many places boast a gourmet breakfast when all they provide is a buffet. At Casa Laguna they really mean it. As well as the usual cereals and pastries, there's a wide choice of cooked dishes prepared by the chef, Joshua Roberts. Some of his recipes for the mouthwatering breakfast dishes like Smoked Salmon Crepe Purse with Cream Cheese Dill Mousse and Fennel Oil (yes, really) are available on the Casa Laguna website. And if a breakfast like that doesn't set you up for another day's drive along the Pacific Coast Highway, nothing will. Hasta la vista, Casa Laguna!

All Photos (c) Donna Dailey

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