Sunset Cocktails … Hotel Laguna

I have been wanting to share a list of my favorite places for

sunset cocktails here in South  Orange County California for over a year now.

The task of compiling the list complete with photos 

seemed overwhelming

so I have decided to break my list down to a 

Weekly Friday feature this summer

where I will each week share one of my favorite destinations for

sunset cocktails!

Living so close to the beach

sunset cocktails for us always involve ocean views

and

often times in our beloved Laguna Beach.

For Southern Orange County having so many miles of pristine coast

there are in my opinion few ocean view restaurants

where you really can get a feel of the beach

so in this weekly summer feature 

I will be sharing our very favorites

for sunset cocktails!

This week I am stating off with one of our very favorites

the ocean view patio of 

Historic Hotel Laguna.

Originally built in 1888

this Spanish version was built in the 1930's.

and 

the patio outside provides pristine views of 

the beach at sunset

especially if you are lucky enough to get one of the prized tables outside

next to the beach.

Jeff and I have been coming here for almost 29 years

and 

we actually came here for a night cap

on our very first date ever.

So besides the breathtaking views

The Hotel Laguna restaurant holds special memories for us 

as a couple.

Sitting outside on the patio

views are stellar in either direction …

 but my favorite view is always facing west

to what is often called 

California's Riviera 

which looks towards Main Beach.

Depending on the time of year

the sun will either set behind Catalina or our California coast.

We often come  to Hotel Laguna for cocktails and appetizers

I recommend their quesadillas which are actually some of the best around!

The prices at the Hotel are all middle of the road for Laguna Beach.

We definitely come for the views.

The chairs and tables are resin and the property definitely needs some upkeep

but the unencumbered views of the sun sliding into the Pacific

more than make up for some lacking aesthetics!

The outside patio at

 Hotel Laguna

is always a great choice for 

sunset cocktails

no matter the season!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life