LAGUNA BEACH – Claes Andersen revived the historic Hotel Laguna and gave generously to the community, friends said. The 63-year-old died Wednesday after an eight-month battle with cancer. Andersen, ...

LAGUNA BEACH – Hotel Laguna, open more than 100 years on the scenic beach here, appears to be closing down before the end of the year. Although if nothing changes and it does indeed close, the hotel ...

The historic Hotel Laguna suffered two catastrophes last year: Owner Claes Andersen died over the summer and record rainfall damaged the aging hotel’s roof in December, causing the ceilings of the ...

Laguna Beach has some of the most coveted beaches in the entire state, often topping listicles of California’s “best” and leading to heavy crowds. And right, smackdab in the middle of town, at perhaps ...