John/Andrea depart Santa Monica around 10am

Prior to check-in, grab lunch and explore Laguna Beach

• Check out shops and galleries on Forest Ave.

• Catch some rays at Main Beach Park

Accomodations:

• Hotel Joaquin, 985 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

• Check-in at 3pm

6pm: Cocktail Hour at Saline Bar in the hotel

Walk to dinner along the ocean view trail in Heisler Park, ~3/4 mile on paved path

7:30pm: Rehearsal Dinner at Las Brisas, 361 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

• Attire: Chic casual

Complimentary seated breakfast at the hotel

Free day: Order snacks and hang at the pool at Hotel Joaquin, explore tide pools in Crystal Cove, check out shops/art galleries around town

• Other lunch options:

  • Crystal Cove Shake Shack

  • La Sirena Grill

  • Jan's Health Bar  

3pm: Nap, refresh 

4-5pm: Photographs & Cocktail Hour in the hotel lobby

5pm: Depart hotel for Crystal Cove State Park, limo transportation provided

5:15-6:00 - group photos on the beach

6-6:15: Wedding Ceremony on the beach at Scotchman’s Cove

• The closest parking lot is just above the beach - Lower Reef Point Parking Lot, 8324-8504 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92657

• There is a ~3-5-minute walk from the parking lot down to the beach. This can be done via either a paved ramp or a slightly uneven but not-too-crazy staircase.

• Attire: Beach Semi-Formal

  • Gents - Button-downs, jackets optional

  • Ladies - Dresses with sandals or heels (shoe valet station will be provided near the car)

  • John and Andrea will be barefoot, Andrea wearing a floor-length dress

  • Bring a jacket or cover-up as it gets cool immediately after sunset

6:15-6:45: Candid photos/posed photos of John and Andrea

7pm: Dinner at Driftwood Kitchen, 627 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Laguna Beach CA, 92651

Complimentary seated breakfast at the hotel

• Or, hangover specialties available at Husky Boy Burgers across the street! 

10am Yoga available in Hotel Joaquin courtyard

11am-4pm: Beach day with picnic at Shaws Cove, directly behind the hotel

• Catered lunch from Urth Caffe

7pm: Dinner at Nirvana Grille, 303 Broadway St # 101, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

• Guests can either walk (~20 min) or take Uber/Lyft from the hotel. If walking, we recommend:

  • Following the PCH or beach path to Forest Ave., which is full of shops and galleries, or

  • Hopping off the PCH and following Cliff Dr. for a beautiful view of the Laguna hills

Attire: Casual