1289 South Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
E-mail: La Casa del Camino
Reservations: 1.866.217.8926 |
| The
place to be in Laguna Beach! Both for the stars of yesteryear and
the stars of today...
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Ever
thought it’d be cool to sleep in a gallery surrounded by world
class art? How about having a skateboard mini bar in your
room or faux grass, vintage lawn chairs and a fondue set for a picnic
in your suite? What about falling asleep to projected mixed media
images of waves, water and surfing on the draperies after a day
at the beach? Surf’s up in Laguna Beach at the La Casa del
Camino Hotel and we’re not just talking about the waves out
front. The historic boutique hotel in the heart of Laguna has become
part of the Riviera Magazine Design series to create the Casa Surf
Project. Action sports icons like Billabong Men’s and Billabong
Women’s, Rip Curl, etnies, Roxy, Quiksilver, L* Space, Lost
International along with Riviera Magazine and Glaceau have teamed
with Southern California’s finest designers to create the
Casa Surf Suites with a portion of the proceeds from each room donated
to key charities for the first year. 
The
classic Laguna Beach experience! Built in 1927 as a seaside
retreat for Hollywood movie stars, this elegant Mediterranean style
landmark hotel combines exquisite "old-world" charm with
modern amenities. Just steps from the beach, shops, and galleries,
you'll enjoy spellbinding ocean/coastal views, the lush rooftop
garden, free parking, complimentary fitness center, four-star dining,
and much more! Our Rooftop Terrace features 360 degree views of
the Pacific and coastal hillsides of Laguna - by far the most beautiful
view in Laguna - be sure to catch a spectacular sunset over a bottle
of wine! Additional highlights include the Ocean View Terrace where
you can watch the waves and surf the web on a Wireless Internet
Connection, a courtyard reminiscent of a European Cafe - a great
place to enjoy breakfast. The Grand Lobby is comfortably appointed,
complete with a roaring fireplace, and softly filtered Jazz and
classical masterpieces. Nestled in the lobby is one of the finest
dining experiences in Southern California--K'ya Bistro &
Bar, a Napa Style Bistro, featuring Multicultural Cuisine
with an emphasis on French, Mediterranean and Pacific Rim - all
for a surprisingly affordable price!
The
Hotel has two great meeting locations for groups up to 25 persons.
The intimate Wine Room (Cress Room - pictured at right) which opens
into the European Courtyard is perfect for a board meeting or cocktail
party and the Catalina Room located on the roof terrace (ocean view
terrace pictured at right) has the best Ocean View in Laguna Beach
- great for Christmas Parties, Product Launches, or Corporate Events
up to 135 people. In addition, La Casa del Camino has Complimentary
High Speed Internet connections in all Guest Rooms and Meeting Rooms!
Reservations: 1.866.217.8926 |
Billabong Men's Suite 
Billabong teamed with designer Rona Graf of Grace Blu Designs to create
a rustic space, using natural raw materials like stone, reclaimed
wood, concrete, and glass, while also producing a groovy contemporary
feel with a crisp clean edge. A wash of subtle soothing colors like
pumice blue, taupe, and gray set the chill vibe, while energetic pops
of burnt orange pay homage to the color of a fiery sunset. Above the
bed, a three-dimensional art piece tells the history of the company
with images of surfers, palm trees, and the Billabong logo cut into
reclaimed wood. A striking surfboard with a hand-painted sun, setting
over the ocean, enlivens the wall. After enjoying the ocean views,
guests can darken the room with spiced-colored silk drapes, and fall
asleep to a show of projected mixed media of light, water and waves
images. Glass amber pendants, glowing like sea creatures, hang by
the bed whose light plays across the concrete plaster walls and creates
a sense of moving water.Billabong Women's Suite 
This playful, highly creative suite will appeal to anyone who loves
the surf-culture vibe and appreciates artistic ingenuity. Designers
Michael Soriano and Lindsay Orne have created a casual, comfortable,
far out room that reflects the free-spirited Billabong vibe. The beach
theme prevails organically and originally—the room creates both
a sense of being above and below the water throughout. A dreamy underwater
art piece with ethereal swimming legs above the headboard mesmerizes,
a sand color carpet says beach, while old rough-edged wood recalls
a pier. All the decorative wood on the walls and ceiling is reclaimed
from 80-year-old original beams in the hotel itself. Clever playful
interactive elements include the Flor “grass” floor and
vintage folding chairs hanging on the wall meant for an impromptu
picnic. Lying back on the floor you’ll notice the seaweed installation
hanging from the ceiling: a metal net with amazing green polycarbonate
seaweed spilling out. Soriano and Orne also worked carefully to enhance
the guests’ vistas and visions with mirrors positioned next
to windows for expansive views of sea and sky. etnies Suite 
Designer Eve Lowey, ASID, inspired by former champion skater Pierre
Andre Senizergues, the owner of etnies, pays homage to skate culture
in this colorful creative room. Four super-cool etnies boards hang
on the wall as a skateboard mini-bar, a playful patchwork mosaic of
shoe material scraps serves as an artistic headboard, and hand-painted
skate wheels decorate the mirror. Black skate tracks arc across the
ceiling leading to the bathroom where you find the world’s coolest
sink—a kidney-shaped skate pool with a pair of mini decks for
finger boarding. Eco-friendly elements add a natural grit to the ambiance:
sunflower stalk custom-designed shelves, energy efficient LED lighting,
and a dual flush water conservation system reflect etnies’ commitment
to the environment. Glacéau Suite
Lost Suite 
A stunning Moroccan theme permeates the Lost suite by designer Christine
Hallen-Berg who felt inspired by the historic hotel’s Spanish
architecture. Clean white walls, intricately-carved built-in furniture,
black and white tile and hanging colored-glass lanterns create a wondrous
ambiance by the sea. Hallen-Berg’s color scheme came from the
pillows she made from Lost board shorts, so the suite favors black,
white, and green throughout. The streamlined space lets the architecture
of the room stand out and the movement of the curvy moldings creates
a sense of flow. The pristine white is nicely contrasted by splashes
of green and black. Hand-painted tiles throughout the space sport
the Lost “black planet” logo. This is a stylish intimate
place to lounge, relax, and sleep post playing at the beach.L*Space Suite 
This bright airy suite is a study in white, good taste, and comfortable
luxury. Designer Charm Logan honors L*Space, innovators in swim wear
design, with a crisp fresh look that’s sexy and classy all in
one. Inspired by the beach hotel’s Mediterranean architecture,
Logan plays with a Grecian theme: white plaster walls and silver and
gold accents reflect L*Space’s stylish bathing suits. Stunning
pendant lights frame the bed-a waterfall of silver and gold rings,
shimmering like dangling earrings. A white faux-leather tufted full-height
headboard bears silver nail heads around its edges, while a faux-leather
white chair sports the L*Space name in silver. The unique metallic
basket weave rubber floor is totally appropriate for the beach location.
The silver mirrors on the built-in closets reflect the shimmering
ambiance as well. The white cocoon room is the embodiment of that
delicious feeling associated with crisp sheets and freshly laundered
towels; it acts as a pure perfect haven after a day at the beach.
Quiksilver Suite 
This inviting suite with its simple palette and sophisticated style
pays homage to the architecture of the beachside hotel. Angela O'Donnell
takes an elegant yet comfortable approach to the Quiksilver presence,
focusing on the vibe, essence, and texture of the room. Bleached-out
engineered oak covers the floors, while antique reclaimed wood enhances
the ceiling. The room’s color scheme-brown, cream, and gray-plays
nicely off the natural wood. A stunning faux-brown leather headboard
anchors the room with antique French bronze tacking displaying the
Quiksilver logo above each pillow. The headboard is recessed into
a frame also derived from reclaimed barn wood. Low subtle lighting
lends a sexiness to the room and creates a sense of sanctuary. O'Donnell
custom designed the double pendant light fixtures made from hand-forged
iron and glass suspended above each nightstand. The bathroom speaks
of luxury with eggshell dry-press tile, Rohl polished chrome fittings,
a monolithic cream concrete sink atop a custom-fabricated iron base,
and simple iron sconces flanking the hand-forged lightly-antiqued
mirror. The space reflects the kicked-back yet savvy evolution of
Quiksilver style.Rip Curl Suite 
This vibrant suite celebrates the sea with its giant underwater photomural,
hanging Rip Curl surfboards, and blue and green seaweed-swirled carpet,
which mimics the texture of the ocean floor. The striking colorful
pillows, shower curtain, and chair cover are made from Rip Curl board-short
fabric while the blue and white countertops mix recycled architectural
glass with luminous Skyy Vodka blue bottle pieces as a “green”
element. The gorgeous blue LED light panels framing the bed, the stunning
ocean mural and its reflection in the mirrors, along with the Pacific
views out the windows immerse guests in an azure bubble, while evoking
a sense of calmly floating in the sea. Debbie Nassetta of Roomscapes
designed this breezy ocean idyll.Riviera Suite
Roxy Suite 
The fresh colorful face of the Roxy suite exudes the feel of summer,
surfing, and celebration. Designer Barbara Bestor found inspiration
from images of French fishing villages, like those near Biarritz where
Roxy has their European base. Bright bold colors, blue-and-white striped
walls, and fresh modern materials come together to make a light-filled
and carefree environment, ideal for beach-goers visiting Laguna. Simple
modern furniture in white and red, along with a group of custom artwork
by up and coming artists, adds to the contemporary and playful atmosphere.
The Roxy suite exudes a sense of bohemian modern with its clean-line
sophistication, splash of French chic, and groovy beach-culture sensibility. |
Entering
the Glacéau suite, whose magical blues and whites represent
the sky and sea, one immediately feels a sense of Southern California:
fresh ocean breezes, sun-kissed shorelines, and refreshing water.
Designer/Principals of PD&A, Karen A. Struck and Michael J.
Russell, have created a beachside setting with myriad ocean motifs
through their use of textures, lighting, and color. The striking
tiled wall behind the bed, covered in iridescent circles that reflect
the light and send a kaleidoscope of color throughout the room,
evokes the beauty of abalone shells. A five-foot wavy edge-lit glass
panel is set into the wing-wall next to the bed creating an amazing
flow of blue light and a sense of moving water. A glass bubble chandelier
looks like floating jellyfish above. Straw baskets stuffed with
fluffy towels and a photograph of the perfect wave remind guests
of what’s right outside. All the chosen materials in the suite
have sustainable and “green” elements in mind. The gorgeous
blue bedding and drapery fabric are made from recycled plastic bottles--appropriate
for a suite by Glacéau.
This
suite, designed as a "cultural home away from home" promises
a one-of-a-kind experience where guests are invited to live and
sleep in a world-class art space. Conceived as a "gallery with
a bed" curator Peter Blake joined forces with architect Anders
Lasater and Riviera Magazine to create a unique immersing space,
where simplicity makes way for creativity. While the overall feel
is minimalist with its white walls, neutral gray flooring, and Room
and Board furniture, the room is about perfect architecture, mysterious
lighting, subtle nuances, and letting the art speak for itself.
Different pieces will be rotated into the room over time by guest
curators, so the Riviera Room will constantly evolve and showcase
new artists. Four separate defined spaces fulfill the needs of hotel
guests—a place to sleep, eat, work, and bathe. And while these
spaces do not overlap, a sense of flow weaves the rooms together
with lighting and meticulous design creating a sense of spaciousness.
The architecture may serve as a neutral backdrop for the exciting
art, but there’s nothing ordinary about it. It’s a gorgeous
airy thought-provoking space that proves that the vision of putting
a bed in an art gallery is a successful endeavor.La Casita:
 La
Casita (sleeps 6) is a charming California Craftsman style, vintage
Laguna Beach cottage offering Master Suite with living area, sitting
room with queen sofa sleeper, an ocean view bedroom, and ocean view
artists' loft with balcony. The house has a private deck and private parking. Live like a local in this charming addition to La Casa del Camino, offering all of the services of the hotel! |
| All rooms
include the following amenities: Complimentary High-Speed Internet Complimentary Parking Complimentary Business Center Services Complimentary Beach Towels Complimentary Beach Chairs Complimentary Beach Umbrellas Complimentary Beach Service Rollaway Beds and Cribs available upon request. No Additional Charge for extra persons. Pet Friendly Accommodations available |
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1289 South Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA 92651
E-mail: La Casa del Camino
Reservations: 1.866.217.8926 |
