Travel Reference
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( 949-494-2996, 800-233-0449;
www.casalaguna.com
;
2510 S Coast Hwy; r $159-389, ste from
$279; )
Laguna's most romantic B&B is built around a historic 1920s Mission Revival house sur-
rounded by flowering gardens. Smallish rooms include those inside former artists' bunga-
lows from the 1930s and '40s. All have fluffy beds and some have Jacuzzis. There's also a
full chef-prepared breakfast made with local, organic ingredients and evening wine-and-
cheese reception. Some pets OK (fee $25).
Laguna Cliffs Inn
HOTEL
Hwy; r $165-325; )
Be it good feng shui, friendly staff or proximity to the beach, something just feels right at
this renovated 36-room courtyard inn. From the big earth-tone pillows and hardwood
floors to air-con and flat-screen TVs, the decor is contemporary, comfy and clean. Settle
into the outdoor heated Jacuzzi with a glass of wine as the sun drops over the ocean.
Eating
Taco Loco
MEXICAN
11am-midnight Sun-Thu, to
2am Fri & Sat; )
Throw back Coronas with the surfers while watching the passersby at this Mexican side-
walk cafe. Taco, quesadilla and nacho options seem endless: blackened calamari or tofu,
swordfish, veggie (potato, mushroom, tofu) and shrimp to name a few. For dessert: hemp
brownies. Order at the counter, dude.
Zinc Cafe & Market
CAFE
market
7am-6pm, cafe to 4pm; )
Ground zero for see-and-be-seen vegetarians, this gourmet market has a hedge-enclosed
patio where you can munch on tasty vegetarian and vegan meals such as garden-fresh
salads and pizzas. Strong espresso too.
