LA CASA DEL CAMINO, Laguna Beach

La Casa Del Camino - A historic Mediterranean-style hotel with Spanish rooms, surf-themed suites, and a rooftop lounge overlooking Cress Street Beach

Built in the 1920s as a retreat for artists and socialites, this Laguna Beach hotel features 40 rooms across three distinct styles: Spanish rooms with hand-carved furnishings and Moroccan tiled bathrooms, individually-designed surf-themed suites, and a three-bedroom beach bungalow. The signature Rooftop Lounge provides panoramic Pacific Ocean views and serves craft cocktails including fresh fruit mojitos. Guest rooms come equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, air conditioning, and USB charging ports. The property maintains a smoke-free environment and charges a $28 daily resort fee that includes WiFi, parking, and access to a local fitness center. Located steps from Cress Street Beach, La Casa Del Camino sits 18.5 miles from John Wayne Airport.

Pros

Historic Mediterranean architecture with Spanish design elements and hand-carved furnishings

Unique surf-themed suites featuring custom artwork and ocean-inspired decor

The Rooftop Lounge offers unobstructed Pacific views and sunset vistas

FLEXIPASS keyless mobile room access system eliminates need for physical keys

Cons

40-minute drive from San Clemente Pier Metrolink station

18.5 miles distance from John Wayne Airport requires transportation planning