Casa Loma Beach Hotel in Laguna Beach, California

All 60 guest rooms and suites were thoughtfully reimagined by a renowned design team following a $15 million renovation. The aesthetic blends Mediterranean aesthetics with California coastal charm, using vintage-modern coastal living nods to 1960s-70s Hawaii. Rooms include custom Tivoli Model One radios playing a curated hotel radio station, and honor bars stocked with glassware, a cocktail shaker, fresh lime, and a sharp knife for mixing drinks in-room.

The hotel sits on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with direct beach access via stairways and complimentary chair and umbrella rentals for guests. A heated outdoor pool and hot tub are open year-round, with sun loungers, cabana-style daybeds, and pool towels available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Pacific Terrace Bar on the rooftop offers ocean views but may be closed occasionally for private events or inclement weather.

Guests receive a welcome drink (cucumber mint spritz or champagne cocktail) upon check-in, and fresh-baked cookies from Rye Bakery are offered each evening in the lobby. The hotel provides complimentary beach equipment rentals including chairs and umbrellas, and has a 24-hour front desk with express check-in/check-out and an ATM on site. Accessibility accommodations are available for guests with disabilities, and the property is pet-friendly with a pet policy in place.

Casa Loma is a 5-minute walk from Main Beach Park and directly opposite Heisler Park, which offers scenic gardens and tide pools. Guests can walk to art galleries, boutique shops, and numerous restaurants in Laguna Beach village, as well as the Top of the World trails in Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park. Orange County Airport is 7 miles away, and the hotel provides two on-site parking garages for a daily surcharge.

The on-site restaurant serves a wholesome menu with local inspirations, including a full breakfast and charcuterie boards for afternoon snacking, all available with ocean views from the patio or rooftop lounge. In-room Canyon Coffee instant coffee is provided, and the lobby offers hot coffee and tea daily. The hotel has received the Hotels Above Par Star Award for Best Boutique Stays in the World 2025-26 and the Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice Award from 2011 to 2021.

Rooms: 60 newly-appointed rooms and suites after $15M renovation

Design: Mediterranean-California coastal charm with 1960s-70s Hawaii influences

Beach: Cliffside location with direct beach access and complimentary chair & umbrella rentals

Pool: Heated outdoor pool and hot tub open year-round

Dining: Evening cookies from Rye Bakery and welcome spritz upon check-in

Loyalty: Comprehensive loyalty programs with incentives for repeat guests

Accessibility: Accommodations for guests with disabilities and pet-friendly policy