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888-777-2107, 949-494-2494;
www.tideslaguna.com
; 460 N Coast Hwy; r
$175-285; )
A bargain for Laguna, especially considering its convenient location just three long blocks
north of the village. It feels rather upscale, with plush bedding, beachy-keen decor and in-
spirational quotes painted into each room. Each room is different; some have kitchenettes.
Shared facilities include saltwater pool, barbecue grill and a fireplace for toasting marsh-
mallows. Pet fee $25 to $40.
Inn at Laguna Beach
HOTEL
www.innatlagunabeach.com
; 211 N Coast Hwy; r $210-600; )
Pride of place goes to this three-story white concrete hotel, at the north end of Main
Beach. Its 70 keen rooms were recently renovated with rattan furniture, blond woods,
marble, French blinds and thick featherbeds. Some have balconies overlooking the water.
Extras include DVD and CD players, bathrobes, beach gear to borrow and a nightly ocean-
view wine and beer reception.
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
B&B
( 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
