JULY 24TH, 2008
LOVIN' LAGUNA
Forget The Hills
and hit the OC's Laguna Beach, where beautiful oceanfront cottages,
quaint shops and the pounding surf equal boho chic living at its best.
shop
Adele
Run by an ex-Vanity Fair
stylist, this little gem of a boutique has expertly selected pieces
from hipster brands such as APC, Cacharel, Rodebjer and Samantha Pleet.
Named after the owner's smartly dressed grandmother, you'll easily find
looks you can sport from coast to coast. 735 South Coast Hwy, Laguna
Beach, 949-376-5850, www.shopadele.com
la la
Channel
your inner Kate Hudson with gorgeous pareos, sundresses and kaftans at
this quintessential beach boutique. While you search for the must-have
print, the sound of waves breaking against the shore floats in through
the open doors. How much more Cali can you get? 1145 South Coast Hwy,
Laguna Beach, 949-464-9220, www.kerrycassill.com
swim
Montage Beach Resort
At
the base of the Montage Beach Resort beautiful blonde men and women
expertly sun, swim and gossip LA-style. Do hit the hotel bar for an
après-sand cocktail and request a beachside view. 30801 South Coast
Hwy, Laguna Beach, 1-866-271-6953, www.montagelagunabeach.com
drink
La Casa del Camino
Sip
classic lime margaritas on the rooftop deck at La Casa del Camino. With
nothing but water as far as the eye can see, it's the most relaxing
cocktail locale we've ever experienced. 1289 South Coast Hwy, Laguna
Beach, 1-888-367-5232, www.casacamino.com
sleep
Surf and Sand Resort
To
see-and-be seen in Laguna Beach, head to the Surf and Sand Beach
Resort. Crawling with the OC's rich and famous, including locals who
come in droves for happy hour, this is the California dreaming hot
spot. Splurge on an oceanfront suite to see how the beautiful people
live. 1555 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, 1-888-869-7569, www.surfandsandresort.com
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