Boutique hotel on PCH in Laguna Beach originally built in 1927 as a seaside retreat for Hollywood movie stars.
Facilities include a rooftop bar with a great view of the ocean, as well as K'ya restaurant.
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hotel, boutique hotel, laguna beach, beach dining, hotel bar, kya, casa del camino



Comfort foods have become a downright necessity in these stressful times of financial turmoil.
So even if you're cutting back on spending, it's a good investment (for the soul) to indulge in some really good macaroni and cheese. And luckily, we've got plenty of cheesy, decadent dishes to choose from here in Orange County – grownup versions of the childhood favorite.
Gourmet mac 'n' cheese has sprung up on restaurant menus across the county in recent years, demonstrating the popularity of nostalgia foods with a contemporary twist. (Full review)
The first words I hear about K'ya in Laguna Beach are about the view from the popular-with-locals bar. Indeed the name (pronounced KAI-ya) means diamond in the sky in Hawaiian. So I'm a little surprised on my first visit that the dining room is on the ground floor of La Casa del Camino hotel with a view of South Coast Highway (looking inland). (Full review)