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Relaxing Family Travel at Pacific Edge Hotel

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We recently accepted an invitation to a hosted Press Stay at the Pacific Edge Hotel on Laguna Beach. We received accommodations for one night plus lunch at their on-site restaurant, The Deck for the purpose of review. Our opinions are our own.

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Relaxing Family Travel At Pacific Edge Hotel!

The Pacific Edge Hotel, located in the heart of Laguna Beach, is close to shopping, restaurants, art galleries, and more. The hotel has a variety of accommodations ranging in size, and with different amenities. The property has two heated pools, a jacuzzi, easy beach access, WiFi included with your stay, and upscale dining options at two different on-site restaurants, The Deck and Driftwood Kitchen.

Pacific Edge Hotel On Laguna Beach ~ www.socalwithkids.com

Easy Check-In and Check-Out

We found check-in and check-out very easy at the Pacific Edge Hotel. There were several people helping guests, and the wait time was minimal. A valet gave us a ticket for our car when we entered, and explained where to move it after we were assigned our room. (All vehicles are valet parked at the hotel.)

The lobby gives you a good feel of the ambiance of the hotel. Here you’ll find comfortable seating and pretty decor both inside and outside the lobby. A beautiful mural by a local artist adorns the wall of the lobby, and a surfboard is attached to the counter at check-in. Coffee, assorted publications, and a restroom are available upon entry. Two pretty birds, Bob, and Marley are fun to visit with as well.

Pacific Edge Hotel Lobby ~ www.socalwithkids.com

Comfortable Accomodations

Accommodations at the Pacific Edge Hotel include Beach Front Rooms, less expensive Village Rooms, one and two bedroom Apartments which include a kitchenette, and an incredible Presidential Suite. The hotel also has beautiful daytime accommodations steps from the beach, known as The Bungalows.

We stayed in a Beach Front Room with a king size bed, located in the Surf Wing. Our accommodations had a full view of Laguna Beach. The main room had an adjoining bedroom with two single beds, perfect for kids! Both the main room and second bedroom had their own bathrooms, flat screen tv’s, separate entrances, and Keurig coffee makers with complimentary coffee. The main Beach Front Room had a balcony, wet bar, and the option of a microwave, refrigerator, and Pack-In-Play portable crib upon request.

We loved the decor and comfortable bedding in the Beach Front Room! We slept with the sliding glass door open so we could hear the waves. The sound of the waves crashing on the beach was incredibly relaxing!

Pacific Edge Hotel On Laguna Beach ~ www.socalwithkids.com

Two Heated Pools, Jacuzzi, and Poolside Lounge Area

The Pacific Edge Hotel has two heated pools, a Jacuzzi, and a Poolside Lounge area with a ping pong table and shaded area to relax. Our room was very close to the pool with the Jacuzzi, and the other pool was located close to the entrance to the hotel. Our kids LOVED swimming in the pool!

Pacific Edge Hotel Pools ~ www.socalwithkids.com

Easy Beach Access with Comfortable Ammenities

The Pacific Edge Hotel has easy beach access, just steps from the hotel. As a mom traveling solo with three young children, I loved that the hotel had lounge chairs, beach chairs, beach towels, shade umbrellas, and beach toys available right at the beach for our use. It was SO nice to simply walk down to the beach and have all of the amenities right there for our use!

Pacific Edge Hotel On Laguna Beach ~ www.socalwithkids.com

Two On-Site Restaurants

Aside from our accommodations, we were treated to lunch at the on-site restaurant, The Deck. The wait-staff were friendly, and we enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, and the view. The majority of the food is definitely for a more grownup appetite, but there are menu items such as grilled cheese with tomato soup, and hamburger with a side of chips on the menu. I loved that there was plenty of shade provided in the seating area. Upon exit I peeked into the beautiful adjoining restaurant, Driftwood Kitchen. It looks like a beautiful place to dine!

Dining At The Deck ~ www.socalwithkids.com

Ruby’s Diner, Johnny Rockets, Ralphs, and A Playground Nearby

If you forgot something at home, or simply want to pick up some snacks or drinks, there’s a Ralph’s grocery store about a block away. Main Beach Park, which includes a great playground, is a short distance away. Family-friendly restaurants, Ruby’s Diner and Johnny Rockets are both nearby. You can walk to Johnny Rockets from the hotel, but will need to drive to Ruby’s.

Ruby's Diner In Laguna Beach ~ www.socalwithkids.com

Fun To Visit The Nearby Pacific Marine Mammal Center

The Pacific Marine Mammal Center is a close drive, and fun to visit. It’s free to park, free to enter, and very educational. We highly recommend checking it out! (P.S. When you stay at the hotel you’ll find a cute stuffed seal in your room. If you choose to take it home, the proceeds from it go directly to this non-profit organization!)

Pacific Marine Mammal Center ~ www.socalwithkids.com

The Pacific Edge Is Holding A Giveaway!

Want a chance to stay at the Pacific Edge for free?!? The hotel is holding a giveaway for an overnight stay in an oceanfront Surf Tower room, PLUS other great giveaways as well! Click HERE for details, and entry. The last day to enter is May 8th, 2015.

Sunset From The Pacific Edge Hotel

All in all we had an incredible stay at Pacific Edge Hotel. Neither the kids, nor I, wanted leave. I’ve stayed at many beach-front hotels in different areas acround the world, and our stay at the Pacific Edge Hotel was by far one of the most relaxing and memorable of my stays. It was just what I needed for a night away. In my opinion, it would be a great hotel for travelers near or far.

More information about the Pacific Edge Hotel can be found on their website, www.pacificedgehotel.com. We look forward to booking a room another time in the future, hopefully for multiple nights! Perhaps we’ll see you there!

April 20, 2015 By socalwithkids Filed Under: Pacific Edge Hotel Tagged With: boutique, family friendly, joie de vivre, laguna beach, orange county, pacific edge hotel, relaxing, southern california, the oc, travel, vacation

Planning Your Child’s First Trip To Disneyland!

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Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland

Planning Your Child’s First Trip To Disneyland!

If you’re like me, planning your child’s first trip to Disneyland is so exciting! The memories you have from your own early visits to The Happiest Place On Earth flood into your mind, thinking about the moment you enter the gates, hearing the whistle of the steam train, and feel the excitement on Main Street. At least that’s how it was for me planning our daughter’s first trip to Disneyland!
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March 24, 2014 By socalwithkids Filed Under: First Visit To Disneyland Tagged With: amusement park, anaheim, california adventure, children, disney, disneyland, family, first visit, fun, kids, oc, orange county, theme park, tips, travel, trip, vacation

The LEGOLAND Hotel ~ A Dream Getaway For LEGO Lovers

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The LEGOLAND Hotel At The LEGOLAND California Resort!

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April 5, 2013 By socalwithkids Filed Under: LEGOLAND Hotel Tagged With: carlsbad, family, fun, hotel, kids, lego, legoland, san diego, socal, travel, vacation

Family-Friendly Spring Break at the Catamaran & Bahia Resorts!

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Spring is here, and both San Diego visitors and residents alike can enjoy a wide variety of family-friendly activities in celebration of the season at the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa and the Bahia Resort Hotel.

catamaran_resortSPRING BREAK FUN
The Beach Concierge at the Catamaran will be available Friday-Sunday every week during Spring Break to help organize beach activities for guests. The arcade will be complimentary to guests during this period. At the Bahia, the game room will be complimentary to all guests, and on select nights, children’s movies will be shown starting at 8:00pm. In addition, guests can also enjoy a free 30-minute sailing, paddle boat, or kayak lesson with paid one hour rental. Fun!

POOL-SIDE ACTIVITIES AND EATS
Activities pool-side at the Catamaran during Spring Break will include live entertainment on Saturdays from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Grab a snack at the pool grill, open Saturday-Sunday from Noon-5:00pm and enjoy a drink at the bar from Friday-Sunday, Noon-5:00pm. At the Bahia, the Pool Bar and Grill will be open Friday-Sunday, noon-5:00pm with pool grill menu, specialty drinks, and steel drum entertainment.

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Nurture your mind and spirit from March 16th-April 7th at the Catamaran’s Fitness Center with Open Air Yoga, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9:00am.

EVENING FUN
Hop onto the Bahia Belle at the Catamaran and enjoy a lovely evening cruise on picturesque Mission Bay. The Bahia Belle runs March 14-April 6, Thursdays through Sunday, on the hour from 6:00 pm-1:00 am. From the Bahia, hotel guests can enjoy a complimentary public run every Thursday-Sunday evening, beginning at 6:30 pm; regular prices apply for the public.

DINING AT THE RESORTS
During Spring Break (March 8th-April 7th), the Catamaran’s Atoll Restaurant will feature a daily breakfast buffet and on Sunday, adults, $14.95, Kids (5-12) $6.95. With an adult restaurant meal purchase, kids eat free (children’s menu only). At the Bahia’s Café Bahia, enjoy a tropical Caribbean buffet on Friday evenings, and each Saturday, a Shrimp Feast (featuring all-you-can-eat ‘peel & eat’ shrimp). Cost for either event at the Bahia is $18.95 adults, $9.95 kids (12 & under.)

Enjoy complimentary coffee at the Snackshack, 7:30am-9:00am, Thursday-Sunday, March 15-April 7, with room key. Weather permitting, the SnackShack will be open 7:30am-3:00pm on Friday-Sunday, with umbrella and chair service.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY EASTER BRUNCH
Celebrate with an expansive Easter Brunch at either the Catamaran or Bahia on Sunday, March 31. Easter Brunch at the Catamaran is from 10:00am-2:30pm. Bring along the kids for the gala Easter Egg Hunt and watch them thrill to the adventure. Easter Brunch will served at the Bahia from 10am-3pm, with Easter Egg Hunts at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm by the seal pool.

For more information on any of the above special Spring Break events, visit the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa and the Bahia Resort Hotel. Perhaps we’ll see you at one of the resort hotels!

March 25, 2013 By socalwithkids Filed Under: Spring Break at Mission Bay Hotels Tagged With: family, mission bay, san diego, spring break, travel, trip, vacation

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