A FABULOUS FETE's 24 Hours in Laguna

Lauren Saylor of the lifestyle and entertainment blog, A FABULOUS FETE, joined us for an overnight stay at Pacific Edge Hotel for the ultimate STAYCATION with 24 hours in Laguna Beach. Take a tour of her favorite spots to see how she enjoyed the local flavor of Laguna while "staying in" at PEH to take in all that our oceanfront rooms and in-house dining from The Deck and Driftwood Kitchen have to offer...

Morning mimosas overlooking the Pacific Ocean is the perfect way to wake up and start your day in Laguna Beach at Pacific Edge Hotel. 

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SHUCK YEAH - 4th Annual Sip & Shuck

The World is your Oyster…. The Deck & Driftwood Kitchen present the 4^th Annual Champagne & Oyster Sip & Shuck fundraising event to benefit CASA for Children on Sunday, November 13th from 2pm-6pm. This anticipated Laguna Beach soiree includes oysters and delicious bites by Chef Rainer Schwartz plus champagne, wine, cocktails and beer samplings.

The mission of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association, together with its state and local members, is to support and promote court‐appointed volunteer advocacy so that every abused or neglected child can be safe, establish permanence and have the opportunity to thrive. CASA of Orange County is part of a network of 955 local community programs support volunteers serving children. The role of local CASA programs is to recruit, train and support volunteers in their work with abused children.

Event attendees looking to enjoy the evening's celebrations may take advantage of our Sip, Shuck & Stay overnight package. 

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The Deck & Driftwood Kitchen OC's BEST OceanView Restaurants

Locale Magazine just named both Pacific Edge Hotel's in-house dining experiences as two of OC's BEST 180 Degree + Ocean View Restaurants. 

We love being home to The Deck and Driftwood Kitchen and can see why Locale gave us such great recognition - you just can't get any closer to the coast! While The Deck connects directly to our Bungalows with an open-air vibe, Driftwood Kitchen sits right above the beach with panoramic views of the Pac Coast. 

Locale Magazine states...."The Deck specializes in seafood inspired by the restaurant’s beachfront location. Menu items include freshly caught oysters on the half shell, pan-seared Alaskan halibut and jumbo Maine scallops. All of this can be enjoyed from their beach-facing outdoor dining area with stunning views of the Pacific. Have all the fun of dining on the beach without the hassle of getting sand in your food. Feeling a little cold outside? Don’t worry, as ample heat lamps and umbrellas will keep you enjoying the great outdoors."

Driftwood Kitchen's Executive Chef Rainer Schwartz has recently launched a new spring menu, as seen in OC Foodies Magazine, which includes vibrant seasonal ingredients including squash blossoms, heirloom tomatoes, cauliflower, Yukon gold potatoes, green & red papaya yellow corn, spring peas and morel mushrooms. Dishes you must try: Grilled Colossal Tiger Prawns & Dates, Summer Squash Blossoms and Whole Santa Barbara "Sea Stephanie Fish Uni"  

For the best in outdoor dining with award-winning cuisine, visit Pacific Edge Hotel's oceanfront restaurants: The Deck and Driftwood Kitchen! 

Photos courtesy Locale Magazine & OC Foodies Magazine

Epic Family Staycation at Pacific Edge Hotel

You just can't beat arriving to Pacific Edge Hotel on a Friday to catch the gorgeous sunset across the ocean's horizon. For Shelby Barone of the OC Mom Blog, this wasn't just an experience for her, but one that she was able to share with her entire family!

"The kids squealed with delight while watching dolphins jumping  in the waves while the sun slowly disappeared on the horizon. We took our shoes off and walked down the beach for an evening walk before dinner. Our family bond became stronger than ever before as my husband and I walked hand in hand while talking about our week with the kids splashing their toes in the water."

After a steak and seafood dinner at Driftwood Kitchen, the family retired to their guest rooms to refuel for their weekend at Laguna Beach! 

"With our heart full of love, we drifted off to sleep with the sound of the crashing ocean waves and awoke to the sound of seagulls flying in the fresh morning air."

Shelby and her husband took turns lounging and relaxing on our provided beach chairs and towels to taking the kids from the ocean to the pool for their family-fueled day of fun! 

Pacific Edge Hotel is the best spot for families to STAYCATION in Orange County! OC Mom Blog and her family had an EPIC time at PEH and noted on her blog that the kiddos fell right to sleep as they pulled away from their weekend in paradise! 

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All photos courtesy of OC Mom Blog 

A Weekend in Laguna Beach

Ashley Brooke Nicholas joined fellow bloggers Mash Elle and Diary of a Debutante on their west coast "girls weekend" trip from Florida - while all were in town for the GenBeauty Conference in LA. However, the Pacific Edge Hotel was definitely their DESTINATION! 

As Ashley states on her blog, "The Pacific Edge Hotel has a relaxed, beachy vibe the screams California cool. Our room's orange walls, driftwood headboards and surf-inspired photography provided the perfect background for a weekend getaway to the beach. As much as I love the design of the hotel, nothing beats an uninterrupted view of Laguna Beach."  

All three gals were very impressed with Driftwood Kitchen..and we can't say we blame them! Ashley states, "The view from Driftwood Kitchen is my idea of heaven, and their food and decor are FLAWLESS." 

Once again, PEH was honored to have these three lovely bloggers enjoy our property in Laguna Beach! Thank you Ashley for your fabulous post on Pacific Edge Hotel and Driftwood Kitchen! We hope you join us again soon! 

You can follow Ashley Brooke Nicholas on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & Pinterest. 

All photos courtesy of Ashley Brooke Nicholas. 

Diary of a Debutante Lounges in LB

When three Florida beauty bloggers make their way out west, they must take a FIRST CLASS holiday to Pacific Edge Hotel!

We were delighted to host Stephanie Ziajka of Diary of a Debutante, Mash Elle and Ashley Brooke in Laguna Beach for the weekend before they headed up to LA for the Gen Beauty by ipsy conference. Being friends made this one fabulous slumber party and as our Diary of a Debutante puts it... "The view from our balcony was simply breathtaking, and our close proximity to the water made multiple mermaid photoshoot mandatory."

This is the first of three recaps we will be posting, so stay tuned!

Make sure you follow Diary of a Debutante for more amazing photos of her and the girls lounging in Laguna Beach:  Facebook,  Twitter,  Instagram &  Pinterest.

Photos courtesy of Diary of a Debutante 

Merrick's Art Staycations at PEH

Pacific Edge Hotel is the perfect destination to staycation with the entire family! Merrick's Art and her darling family (plus one on the way!) joined us for a weekend of Laguna Beach fun at PEH! Check out the great video she shared on her blog and via You Tube!

Read Merrick's full post HERE and make sure you follow her via social on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram.

Video by Merrick's Art

Carrie Bradshaw Lied Takes a "Staycation"

Carrie Bradshaw may be a household name but life and style blogger Kathleen Barnes from Carrie Bradshaw Lied takes a more realistic approach to living the good life!

Kathleen and her husband Christian escaped to the Pacific Edge Hotel for what we locals love to call a STAYCATION!

"Usually when we travel...we spend so much time researching the area - from extracurricular activities to restaurants, beaches, hikes and so on. With a STAYCATION, you don't have to worry about any of that - you know the area, and instead get to see your town as an outsider. Honestly - it's so much fun!" 

During their stay, Kathleen loved sleeping to the sound of the waves crashing, as she describes is "what dreams are made of." Her hubby especially enjoyed taking in the surf only a few steps away every morning and collectively dining at the Driftwood Kitchen (which has recently been nominated as "Best Restaurant of the Year" by the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce.) 

"The hotel embodies the California vibe, blending surf and beach cottage...the whole weekend has me thinking I need a little condo on the beach. Dreamy!" 

And while we think Kathleen's photos from her stay are "dreamy" -- we can all agree that Pacific Edge Hotel is the perfect spot to getaway from your everyday life and enjoy a "staycation" at the beach! 

Check out the full post on Carrie Bradshaw Lied and make sure you follow Kathleen on social via facebook, twitter, instagram and pinterest.  

Photos courtesy of Carrie Bradshaw Lied