A Laguna Beach Classic Gets a Fresh Look
Jorg Dubin's ten-foot-tall wave sculpture (crafted from marine-grade steel) on the terrace. Photo courtesy of Surf & Sand Laguna Beach.
Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, California
Oceanfront escape, $$$$
Set directly on the sand along Laguna Beach's iconic coastline, the family-owned Surf & Sand Resort is quintessentially Califonian. (Like the resort version of a tall, lean, tan, smiling blonde basking in the sun.) The Pacific is the constant backdrop; Laguna's artistic spirit and easygoing sensibility shape the mood.
A property-wide transformation gives way to spaces that are both polished and relaxed, with Mediterranean-inspired architecture and contemporary coastal design details. Various installations, like Dale Chihuly's glass chandelier and Ran Ortner's hyper-realistic oil paintings of ocean waves, bring a creative energy indoors.
Surf & Sand feels bright and fresh without trying to reinvent its essential character. Guests will check in for chill days of swimming, sunbathing, eating well, getting pampered, and feeling connected to the water.
At a Glance
The Vibe: Relaxed coastal weekend.
Standout Detail: Five hundred feet of beachfront puts the Pacific at the center of the experience, inspiring the resort's rooms, restaurants, pool, and outdoor spaces.
This Place Is Great For: Couples looking for a chic sandy escape; families and four-legged friends who love living in the lap of luxury; anyone who thinks a good resort should make it very easy to spend an entire day without a plan.
Rooms: Redesigned rooms and suites feature private oceanfront balconies and a contemporary coastal aesthetic (custom furnishings, herringbone wood floors). The lobby, lounge, pool, spa, and dining spaces are bright, crisp, and white.
On Site: We love a pool at the beach! This one has sweeping ocean views, lounge seating, poolside service, cocktails, and light bites. Aquaterra Spa has eight treatment rooms (including one ocean-view suite) where guests receive massages, customized facials, and holistic wellness treatments.
Food + Drink: Splashes is the signature oceanfront restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seasonal California ingredients, fresh seafood, and high-end coastal cooking. Splashes Bar next door offers sunset cocktails and snacks. Bella Vista Terrace is the open-air gathering spot, with fire pits, lounge seating, cocktails, and casual bites overlooking the Pacific.
What to Do Nearby
Laguna Beach is one of Southern California's best places for combining fun in the sun with arts and culture. The resort is minutes from downtown Laguna's galleries, boutiques, restaurants, coastal hiking trails, and hidden coves. Surfing, paddle-boarding, whale watching, tide-pooling, and art-walking can all be part of the daily routine.