

I specialize in Hotel Management, both rooms and food and beverage as well as free-standing restaurants. I started in hospitality at the age of 16 as a banquet houseman and worked my way through many positions and companies learning from some of the best coworkers, managers and owners turned friends that I have ever had. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?

It’s been a very long road, La Casa del Camino started at #14 on Trip Advisor and they are now #4 in Three years!!!!Īs you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. I also came in during the peak of COVID to help re-open the property and get it up and running which was a mission in its self but well worth it. What makes Laguna Beach so special is the history that’s here and the stories that is what my mission was to bring everyone together to experience it. Most knew of the famous rooftop but the property was second. The hotel is a historic landmark in Laguna Beach and I needed to bring that to the forefront. It was a wonderful challenge that I welcomed. Getting to know the market, the different vibes in the area. With most transitions especially from coast to coast there is always an adjustment period. I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road? And as a new resident of Laguna Beach myself, I could not agree with him more. As Phelton would put it, “Come for The Rooftop Bar, Enjoy the breathtaking views of Catalina Island while witnessing the electric sunset, but Sleep here for the memorable hotel stay”. As a bilingual person, it helps him connect with the historic and beautiful culture that is embedded in L.B. Calhoun has found a new home in Laguna Beach and is quoted as saying he “loves it here”. He was recently seen at one of the Oscars week events in Hollywood at a gifting suite that hosted Oscar nominees, winners and actors including Tavon Free, Willie Garson and more.
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Phelton Calhoun Jr has already made some bold moves in his short time at La Casa Del Camino, in a little less than a year he has managed to lead this Laguna Beach gem in a full circle vintage “Hollywood” move and usher in influencers, housewives, actors and models. Another is of course, the classic surfboard room that is perfect for a relaxing evening in with the hopes of a glimpse of a seal or sea lion before sunset. It presents a cozy and romantic aesthetic lending itself to unforgettable ocean views. One is the skateboard room that has skateboard, art and wheels mounted and displayed to rev up those nostalgic memories of the skate park and the 80’s. The hotel has some amazing rooms and suites with very cool themes. As he sees it, once you come to The Rooftop Bar, you should be so relaxed and happy that you stay the night. Calhoun is on a mission to bring that “at home feeling” and have the location be known for more than just the bar. let the beauty of the West Coast wash over him so hard he never returned East. Like many people who first find their feet planted firmly in the sand and shores of this near “South County” jewel of a city, Phelton Calhoun Jr from Washington D.C. Please meet The General Manager of La Casa Del Camino: La Casa Del Camino Hotel is one of the most popular spots in Laguna Beach, California for one main reason- “The Rooftop” Bar. They and their team shared their story with us below: Today we’d like to introduce you to Phelton Calhoun Jr.
