Fitness Guru Nadia Strhak Introduces us to Wellness @ Hotel Laguna in Laguna Beach

Live From HOTEL LAGUNA A Classic Laguna Beach Hotel The world famous Hotel Laguna has maintained the essence of early California, combined with the charm and elegance of Europe’s finest historical establishments. Hotel Laguna epitomizes the true “California Riviera.” For many guests, returning to the Hotel Laguna has become a tradition. Hotel Laguna was the first hotel in Laguna Beach and the first substantial business building. It remains today as the most known structure. It is picturesque, romantic and has quite an intriguing past. The original structure burned to the ground 60 days after opening and was rebuilt in 1888. The hotel did well providing rooms for many visitors who streamed into California during the travel boom. In 1928 the hotel was demolished on speculation that its bat and board construction was considered a fire hazard. Work started on a more modern establishment which was dedicated in 1930. This is the hotel we know today, painted white with side Spanish arches in relief and featuring a bell tower it never had a bell!). At one time there was a huge neon sign on the top of the hotel proclaiming “Hotel Laguna” to all those traveling north and south on the Coast Highway. It was a beacon to all but finally gave way to a 1996 ordinance law. In 1985 the hotel was purchased by Mr. Claes Andersen who refurbished the interior and exterior of this ‘Grand Old Lady” and created an award winning establishment with a European flair. Humphrey Bogart, Errol Flynn and John Barrymore are said to have visited and these days it is used as a hide-away by many dignitaries and movie industry people. Excerpts from “Laguna Yesteryears: The Famous Hotel” Written by Bill Farnham, Kamiaru 1981 Laguna Beach was incorporated as a General Law City in 1927 and has experienced a slow but steady population growth since that time. Laguna Beach was the southern California epicenter of 'alternative' culture in the late 1960s and early 1970s.