The Rooftop Lounge
The Rooftop Lounge
This place is iconic. You can see the coastline for miles north and south from the Rooftop Lounge. Whenever I have friends in town, I always take them here for a drink and appetizers. If you are a fan of mojitos, they are known for them here. For appetizers, go with the poké tuna wakame ponzu as well as the ceviche with seabass, lime, pineapple, cilantro, diced tomatoes, serrano peppers, persian cucumber and tortilla chips. The grass fed grilled beef burger with roasted tomatoes, lettuce, white pepper jack and del camino sauce is a winner too. I will note, it is confusing to get to the rooftop - which is kind of part of the ambiance, because it feels like a speakeasy when trying to figure out how to get here for the first time. It is on the roof of a boutique hotel in Laguna Beach and you have to climb up what-feels-like a random set of stairs to get to it. The view and the vibe are unparalleled, so definitely go even if it is just for a drink and app.