Happiest of Hours: Top Spots to Wind Down

We also understand that you are probably stressing out about where to go, but fear not. Below is a list of top spots for your happy hour festivities.

1. Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill (4:00 - 6:00 p.m., daily)

With year-round island vibes, dangerously delicious drinks and island-inspired bites, Royal Hawaiian Fire Grill will give you island fever, and you won't want to get better. Melt into their "Changes in Latitude" Happy Hour and enjoy signature, frosty RoHi cocktails select wines, craft beers and well drinks at special pricing. Pair your drink with an innovative appetizer menu with all items priced between $5 and $10. Try Authentic Hawaiian Ahi Poke, Grilled Shrimp Skewers, Wood-Grilled Shishito Peppers and Edamame, Provoleta Fried Cheese Bites or daily-made Empanadas with a variety of delicious fillings.  

2. The Rooftop Lounge (3:00-5:00pm, Monday-Friday)

Atop LA CASA DEL CAMINO HOTEL, THE ROOFTOP LOUNGE has stunning panoramic views paired with a killer happy hour offering California style appetizers and half-off mojitos, beer, wine and well drinks. Do not leave without ordering at least one mojito, although we have a feeling you may end up ordering multiple. You will also want to order Frosé (one of the best we've had), before the warm weather wanes. Pair those cocktails with Bacon Wrapped Dates, a dish so popular that when taken off the menu, patrons demanded its return. Thank goodness, they did. 

Pro Tip: come for happy hour drinks, watch the sunset, and head downstairs to K'ya for dinner.

3. Nirvana Grille (All Night, Every Night in the Bar Area)

Usually there are restrictions and rules for happy hour, but the last spot on this list does away with that. NIRVANA GRILLE not only has one of Visit Laguna's 10 BEST COCKTAILS IN TOWN, but it offers happy hour all night long in the bar area. They offer $6 House Wines, $8 Premium Wines, $9 Signature Cocktails, and excellent Happy Hour food. We especially love the hearty Wild Mushroom Ravioli perfect for the approaching fall season or the Chilean Blue Lip Mussels in a light cream broth, gloriously topped with Paprika Thyme French Fries that soak up the flavorful broth perfectly. We also must mention their house baked bread which is one of the warmest, comforting presents to receive.

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