The Royal Hawaiian

Originally opened in 1947, Royal Hawaiian is a historic tiki bar that recently underwent a full makeover by the people behind Yamashiro in Hollywood. The interior alone is like stepping into a tropical time-warp: pufferfish lamps, palm fronds, and more bamboo torches than an episode of Survivor. But even if you’re not someone who collects aloha shirts, the solid food and delicious tropical cocktails make this one of the most fun spots for a night out in Laguna. Kick things off with a pupu platter and a flaming Chief Lapu Lapu and see where the currents take you.