During these uncertain times, frequent travelers and adventure seekers are desperate to get back to their favorite vacation destinations. With that in mind, we are giving you a guide to our top 10 favorite things at Hotel Joaquin to bring a slice of this laid-back luxury retreat into your home. Nestled along the breathtaking Laguna Beach coastline: The newly opened 22-room petite resort designed by Studio Robert McKinley (Surf Lodge Montauk) offers highly personalized service with a St. Barth’s vibe. This designer sanctuary seamlessly connects adventure and respite with the tranquility of the beach carried throughout the property.
Each individual piece is handcrafted by renowned artist, Michelle Blade. A mix of utilitarian and high art, her pieces are weighty, with interesting shapes and proportions. Each is hand-painted by Michelle and exudes the same dreamy mystique for which she is known.
With the goal of giving people a “botanical experience”, Leaves and Flowers is a small batch tea company whose products are a journey in flavor and aroma. Every tea is crafted to highlight the medicinal, flavor, and aroma profiles of each carefully sourced ingredient.
We deliver fresh-brewed Common Room coffee to each guest every morning and it is a great way to start the day. They are also based in Southern California and Hotel Joaquin loves to support local businesses.
This restorative toner is derived from natural ingredients and harnesses the anti-inflammatory power of roses. Poppy and Someday is owned and operated by Herbalist and Ayurvedic Practitioner, Kari Jansen. After years of studying herbalism, Kari combined her passion for plants with her love of gardening, wildcrafting and herbal medicine making to bring Poppy and Someday to life as a business.
This product is somehow equal parts unfussy, practical, and sumptuous. Good for your body and face as a moisturizer or cleanser, Everyday Oil is a workhorse of the divine, combining a variety of cold-pressed essential oils and botanicals to create this beauty staple. It is a perfect product for our crowd who appreciates effortless luxury.
The Lost Explorer “Traveler’s Protection” Balm
A fortifying shield of essential oils to help defend against environmental assaults. Lost Explorer as a company whose philosophy aligns with our goals:” to [craft] products and experiences that feed your curiosity and support your everyday adventures”.
The pinnacle of the fragrance market is Le Labo. Their scents are unmistakable, complex, rich, playful, and evocative. Because scent is perhaps the most powerful memory marker, the in-room product experience was key. Le Labo’s Santal 33 is perhaps their most iconic scent, known for its layered notes that strike a perfect balance of the masculine and feminine. For our guests, this in-room amenity sets the tone for the level of quality and refinement they can expect throughout their stay.
This luxurious, antioxidant-rich, mineral-based sunscreen is ethically sourced, ocean-friendly, sustainably produced. Founded by a former professional snowboarder, Salt + Stone marries luxury with performance.
Ethiopian Fair Trade Hats
These are such a classic shape and beautifully made. The rigid brim keeps its shape and simple leather drawstring tie makes these beach-friendly even on the windiest of days.
