I'm back this Friday with the 2nd installment of my weekly summer featureThe best places inSouthern Orange County forSunset Cocktails!
This week I'm sharing about one of my all time favoritesThe Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach.
Situated on an absolutely pristine piece of property in South Laguna Beachit's one of my favorites places in Southern Californiawith one of the most beautiful beaches around!
The hotel was designed with the intent of capturing a visual feeling of Laguna Beachrather than referencing European grand hotels like several of the other5 star hotels in the area.
Even cocktails in the hotel lobby where this photo was takenoffers a fantastic view.But my favorite spot for sunset cocktails at the Montageis always down at the Studio Restaurant.
You enter the Montage Hotel property from the topand then go steps down or elevator to the main outdoor areas.
At this 5 star resort even the restroomsare full luxury with orchids and linen towels in each individual stall.
Taking the steps down lead you to the signature restaurant The Studio.
You get to walk by their magnificent raised gardenswhere they grow many of their farm to table ingredients.
Seeing their luscious gardens together with the ocean view
is always an inspiration to me!
The food at the Studio is world classbut my favorite part of the charming Studio restaurantis always sitting outside on the couchesto watch the sunset into the Pacific.And if your really luckyMother Nature can paint quite a spectacular picture!
A draw back to this fantastic spot is that it is a small spacewith very limited seatingSo timing is everythingas in earlier is better for a chance for one of the two couches.
A fire pit provides not only warmthbut amazing ambiance as well.Limited food service is available with cocktails.As far as pricing goesThe Montage is on the very high endas one would expect at a 5 star resortbut the spectacular views and luxurious propertyalways makes it with the splurge to us.
Heaters are also litandbeautiful blankets brought out to ward off a beach chill.
Service is usually quite sublime.
As often as we've been to the Montage over the yearscocktails outside at the Studionever disappoints.
For me it can be such a soulful spot
to witness the unending beauty of Mother Nature.
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life
You can find the first in my series of
SoCal Sunset Cocktails HERE
