Surf & Sand Resort

of our planning, but switched to Erin for our last few months when the other coordinator left. The move was seamless and Erin picked up right where Lauren left off. We had more than half of our guests tell us personally that this was the best food they had ever had at a wedding before--some said best food they have ever had at a restaurant period. The location of the ceremony was gorgeous! We had the most perfect weather and the best sunset we could have asked for. The location of the cocktail hour and reception were perfect! The bartender and servers were so helpful and attentive to both our needs and our guests' needs. Surf & Sand provided two separate getting ready rooms for the girls and guys. It was so nice for the girls to have the room for the whole day to get our makeup done and get dressed in it. Erin took care of the day's arrivals (from chair/lantern rentals to flowers) seamlessly. We loved our room for the night of the wedding so much that we decided to stay an extra night! The grounds of the hotel are gorgeous with lots of places to get beautiful pictures. Our whole day went off without any stress and was the best day of our lives! We also had the day-after breakfast on the Ocean Terrace, which was a perfect time to get more time with our families that had traveled so far for our wedding. I wish my husband and I could get married again, and we would choose Surf & Sand every single time!

y responsive and very helpful, on top of being adorable and having a wonderful personality. She was very accommodating of our vision, and helped me walk through my to-do list and necessary order of vendor bookings and any/all misc questions I had. I did not have to worry about ANYTHING on the day of the wedding, which was a relief. Prior to the wedding, Lauren had reached out to all of my vendors and organized the timing of everyone, stepping up as the contact person. We had a slight weather concern the day of the wedding, but I wasn't even phased by it because I knew Lauren would do whatever needed to be done to take care of it. At the end of the evening, our gifts were brought to our room, and we were able to celebrate with a bottle of champagne! Grabbing our wedding items in the morning was a breeze as well-- the catering captain had cleaned and packaged everything up for us (the cake topper, guest book, frames, champagne flutes). In the morning we had a great conversation with Trevor, our bellhop. We were heading to Costa Rica for our honeymoon and he took the time to give us some tips and pointers for our trip. It's the above and beyond service of this resort that I appreciate, and a reason I will continue to give them my business in the spa, restaurant, bar, pool... etc :-) If you want a beautiful, boutique-y feel with a lot of hands-on attention and gorgeous views, I absolutely recommend the Surf and Sand

nd Kat and her staff were ready for it- luckily we didn't need the umbrellas! Surf and Sand is a wonderful full service venue.

just great with everything. She had all of the vendors in order and made sure that our day was great, it made it so nice to be able to just relax and not worry. The hotel room was perfect to get ready with the amazing ocean view and our ceremony couldn’t have been better, we had the ocean and sunset in the background just as we desired. I would highly recommend this location for an ocean view ceremony and fabulous food and service, couldn’t be happier that we had our wedding here.

erfect. The staff in the catering department and hotel personal were so kind and there for our every need ! Our family checked in on Friday and stayed until Sunday, they all went above and beyond for us. When Saturday the day of the wedding came, all I had to do is sit and get pampered and wait for the wedding to begin, Lauren took care of everything for me. As the mother of the bride I didn't want to think of anything by then. I would highly recommend the Surf and Sand for Wedding, or any event you need to have. I live very close but can not wait to stay again to enjoy how wonderful the Hotel is and remember all the wonderful memories of my daughters beautiful wedding ! Thank you Lauren Bergmann and the rest of the staff at the Surf and Sand ! I couldn't have been happier :o)

for us. Our amazing coordinator was Lauren Bergmann. She was just perfect! She was warm, yet professional, & walked us through everything from start to finish. She always got back to us with answers in such a timely fashion. It would have been so easy for us to get lost in a sea of questions & details, but she was always there to keep us on track, even going above & beyond in most cases. She never made us feel like she was too busy for us, though I know she had to be. Lauren saw to every detail, including helping to prepare and set up our wedding favors (we'd forgotten to attach the name tags and seating assignments to them), folding our wedding programs (forgot to do that too - lol), and even having my belongings transferred from the spacious dressing room (provided for my bridesmaids and I to get ready in) to our room while we celebrated. It was so nice to not have to worry about things like that. I think you can start to see just how amazing she is! :D The hotel is so beautiful so there were so many places for us to take a nice variety of wedding photos (on the beach, in the garden area, on the terrace, etc.). Our ceremony was on the Catalina Terrace (breathtaking!!!), where we said our vows with only the ocean and sky as our background in front of approximately 145 guests. Our reception was held in the Pelican Ballroom (fantastic!!), which was preceded by the cocktail hour in the foyer area. The servers and wait staff were splendid. They were fast, efficient, always smiling & completely accommodating! I was beyond pleased with how we were treated. Then there was our complimentary wedding suite, which was UBER romantic and beautifully prepared. We had a heart of rose petals waiting on our bed, his & hers wedding cupcakes (delicious!!), water bottles, and premium chocolates at our bedside. So many of our guests, family, friends, and people in our bridal party could not stop raving about how beautiful the resort was, how nice the staff was, and that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. I give much of the credit to Lauren for helping the event to run smoothly, for seamlessly coordinating with all of our vendors, and for doing everything in her power to make us feel special on our wedding day. The Surf & Sand Resort has our full recommendation and we'd love to return sometime in the future (maybe for an anniversary?) to enjoy another amazing stay.

to the event coordinators they were all great. The venue is beautiful, I mean you can't get a better view of the ocean. They put us in the most amazing room the night of the wedding and even went above and beyond by decorating our room with rose petals, candles and music with a chilled bottle of champagne waiting for us. I recommend this venue to anyone who wants the perfect beach wedding without the hassle of being in the sand. PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT wedding at the Surf and Sand we are so happy with our choice.

ere looking for and helped us envision our dream wedding. We had our ceremony on the Catalina Terrace and then our reception in the Pelican Ballroom. Almost all of our guests were from out of town and everyone raved about how beautiful and romantic this venue and the views were. It blew everyone away, including us! We also had the deluxe pleasure of staying in one of the most beautiful hotel suites with a breathtaking huge terrace/balcony overlooking the ocean. The food at Surf & Sand is impeccable. I really appreciate how hard Lauren worked to make sure every detail was perfect for us and even had little surprises that showed she really listened to us and knew what was important to us. All of the vendors (photographer, DJ, florist, etc) we worked with also said they love this venue and they're always so easy to work with. When we received our pictures from our photographer, we were blown away because the photo backgrounds (the venue & views) are amazing and make the pictures look even better!! We loved everything about Surf & Sand and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a wedding venue in Southern California. By the way, Laguna Beach is one of our favorite towns in the whole world and Surf & Sand is located right in the heart of it all. Thank you for everything Surf & Sand and to Lauren! Love, Katie & Dante :)

s with the intimate and memorable wedding that we desired, all our guests were impressed with the venue, the views and the fabulous food. I can't wait to go back for our anniversary!

When we entered the ballroom on the night of our reception I was just so impressed with how beautiful it all came together! All our friends and family were very complimentary of the event and the food. Both the appetizers and main courses were delicious and such great portions compared to many other wedding venues. Thank you so much Lauren! The Surf & Sand ~ Elegant, Chic, Gorgeous beach front view, Delicious food and wonderful service!!! xx

with Kat Lawrence and the other exceptional staff, all the way to the wedding, my experience was absolutely enjoyable. Kat is not only personable, but an absolute professional - completely organized and brilliant at managing events. She truly made the entire planning process fun and digestible. The Surf and Sand makes for an unbelievable backdrop for your most special day... and the food!! THE FOOD! People have been telling me it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. And I can attest to that! Even as the bride, I was able to eat well on the night of our wedding. Everyone... especially my new husband and I... had a blast. Thank you Surf and Sand (and Kat)!!

t radio stations for many years. I can tell in about one or two interview how organized a venue is going to be. I look at things the average person dose not look at. So, when I say, If I had to do it all over again would I do it here at the Surf & Sand, the answer is YES! For the price it cost to rent this location and all the extra help that Lauren and Kat and their team gives you, you would be crazy to go anywhere else. I am very particular, and they meet all may expectation and then some. One thing I would like to add, is our pictures turn out absolutely Beautiful. I believe this is due to the fantastic lighting and the great locations you can take advantage of at the Surf & Sand. Thank you for making my wedding the Wedding of my Dreams!

he Surf&Sand Resort was the one when we visited the amazing ceremony site and ballroom. From planning to the day-of, we were so lucky to have S&S coordinator Kat help make our big day truly special - she was incredibly responsive to emails and helped us map out the event logistics. On the day of our wedding, my husband and I didn't have to worry about a thing. The transition from the ceremony, cocktail hour to the reception was smoothly coordinated by the amazing staff. Even the food was incredible and we added the late night slider bar which was a hit with our guests. For us, our wedding a the Surf&Sand was perfect in every way!

cept the bride and her mother!" The staff at the Surf and Sand provided a perfect celebration for us. The Resort's event coordinator, Kat, was "of the charts" AMAZING every step of the way! Not one mistake! If there was one, only Kat knew about it! We and all of our guests had a wonderful experience, from the ceremony to the reception, to the breakfast the next morning!

e are other landmarks in between. Surf and Sand provides a day of coordinator so we didn't need to hire anyone to do this. We were so lucky that we had Kat Lawrence... she is the BEST! She's so on top of things that days leading up to the wedding and on the big day I was stress free. It makes a big difference who you work with while planning a wedding, and with Kat by our side it was great. Pictures on the wedding day look amazing at this venue. You have the beach and you have the actual hotel. Overall, Surf and Sand did not disappoint. My husband and I have very happy memories there because they made our special day amazing. After our wedding we actually went back to the Surf and Sand for a weekend staycation. We were able to actually enjoy the hotel, the pool, beach, spa, restaurant. Writing this review makes me miss my wedding day, oh what a day! Thank you Surf and Sand!

s everything we wanted! The cocktail hour on the terrace was beautiful and our reception was perfect! All of our guests still rave about the food!! Thanks for making our day so perfect and memorable!!

he fresh epicurean buffet,and the icing on the cake was the most fun dance party until midnight. Kat lawrence our catering manager made all of our Visions and dreams come true. We and our guests flew from Vancouver Canada and I spent a year coresponding with Kat through emails and phone calls and each communication very positive and she truly seemed eexcited. It's been a few weeks now since the magical day and I am still getting compliments from guests saying it was the most fun and beautiful wedding they have ever attended. I couldn't agree more and I wish it wasn't over. Definately we will be back to visit the surf and sand and forever our memories will be in our hearts. Thanks!

attentive. The price was so great for Laguna Beach and the food and bar were great. I have had so many people tell me this was the only time they had loved the wedding food. The wedding was beautiful simply because of such an amazing view and venue. They gave us a room for the night which was the cherry on top. Loved it there it was magical.

e food was also excellent--something we'd order off the menu at a fine restaurant. The service exceeded our expectations. Just imagine us walking onto the deck for Sunday brunch the morning after our wedding and seeing that the staff had saved our leftover flowers and arranged them on each of our tables! Overall, was so impressed by how well executed everything was, and much of the credit goes to their amazing catering manager, Kat Lawrence. She is so friendly and supportive--just what a bride needs--but at the same time very professional and on the ball. Kat and her team at the Surf and Sand are as good as it gets. If I could do it all over again, I would probably have booked the Surf and Sand immediately and not spent all those days considering other options!

oy did they deliver! S&S not only provided a beautiful backdrop, but the also provided amazing food and service. Kat the event coordinator was so friendly and helpful! We really enjoyed our experience there!

d to and with so many special touches, that we were really blown away!!! Taking our vows on the sand was exactly what we dreamed about, and it was just a gorgeous day. Loved the bride and groom cupcakes, champagne, and rose petals...so sweet!! The room was just amazing, right over the ocean.. it made us memories we will cherish for a lifetime! Thanks again, the whole staff was just incredible!!! Kim the catering manager, Manny, and all the wait staff including Kim, bellmen and front desk plus concierge. You are all so polite, well trained, friendly, and professional!!! Our Christmas wedding was everything we dreamed of and more. We will definitely be back to visit for a getaway!!!

cellent, and the food delicious (served promptly and warm). The Surf and Sand did everything they could do to make this event special and to make us feel welcome. Kat Lawrence was our hotel event planner. She was very helpful throughout the process, always returning our calls and always calm and helpful, even when we were stressed and frenzied. She never made us feel like we were bothering her. I have only the highest praise for Kat and the S&S!

Kat Lawrence was our wedding coordinator at the hotel and she was absolutely amazing throughout the whole planning process. I could email her with any questions and she would get back to me right away. She was always able to help me relax knowing she had everything handled. On the actual day of my wedding, I really didn't have to worry about a thing! I was able to sit back, relax and enjoy all the fun. I can't thank the staff at the Surf & Sand enough for making my wedding a HUGE success!! My husband and I had an amazing time and we definitely made memories that will last a lifetime!

n California experience and what better way to experience it than at the beach!. I worked my way down from the Huntington Beach area looking for potential wedding venues. None of them seemed to fit the bill. Until I came upon the Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach. Once you arrive at the location and you see the beautiful Pacific Ocean in the full sun you can't help but be mesmerized. I knew from the moment I saw that view that I wanted my wedding here. Kat was my contact at Surf & Sand and was helpful in making sure that everything was taken care of on my wedding day. Surf & Sand Resort had everything wanted. The location was amazing which provided for beautiful photographs. The service and food were great. And the overall resort was unbeatable. I will definitely be returning whether it be for a quick getaway or drinks at Splashes! Thank you for a a truly unforgettable experience!

They really can't do enough for you. Everything went so smoothly and we could just relax and enjoy every second of our wedding day. The people at the hotel look after you so well! I would recommend this venue to anyone and would say that it'd be hard to find better service anywhere!

azing experience!! (Helped to be a stress free bride). My guests still rave about the food, the scenery and the services provided by all staff. The Surf and Sand worked so flawlessly with the vendors, solid suggestions to make it the perfect day for my fiancé, family and guests. Highly recommended to work with this team to host your special day!!

ng manager and she always replied our request promptly. She would try her best to meet our needs. I was so nervous on the big day and our wedding cake was delayed for almost 2 hrs. We were so appreciated that Kat actually stayed until the end of our banquet and assist us throughout the wedding. I would like to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, and THANK YOU to Kat for all of your hard work!!! Our wedding was about 50 guests, and we used the Ocean Terrance for ceremony and Sand Castle ballroom for the banquet. The food was great and we enjoyed the complimentary overnight arrangement of the hotel. We had a nice breakfast at Splash restaurant in the next morning to conclude our wedding. We had a great time and would definitely go back to Surf and Sand for our anniversary and occasionally visit. It is highly recommended anyone who loves ocean front scene for the wedding. Although the cost is $$$$, the value is well worth for the memory of our life. Thank you Surf and Sand Resort team and KAT!!

fic ocean! We loved the staff specially our coordinator Kat! Now more then two months later we still hear from our friends and family what a gorgeous location we chose for our wedding. Couldn't be happier with our choice! Sara

ina Terrace (it was just before sunset), we both knew that it was exactly where we wanted to get married. The view is absolutely stunning and for our 100 person wedding, it was the ideal size for our outdoor ceremony. I had wanted to get married by the ocean and the infinity view of the sea from the terrace was both dramatic and breathtaking. The hotel itself is in clean and modern, stylish yet simplistic in its decor and room furnishings. Since most of our guests were flying in from overseas, we wanted those staying at the hotel to have a truly comfortable stay, and the ocean view rooms definitely offered that and more. The service of the staff, from our catering manager to the valets, was impeccable. Everyone is so friendly, accommodating, and took extra care to ensure we were looked after. Our reception was in the Pelican Ballroom and when light and done up with flowers and table pieces, looked fantastic. Wedding planning from overseas was not an easy task but our catering managers Juliann and Kat did such a wonderful job. They were very responsive over email and we had many chats on Skype and made the entire process seamless and as stress-free as possible. Although Juliann left S&S two months before our big day and our account was handed over to Kat, we were still in good hands as Kat has a lot of experience at the hotel and our wedding day went smoothly without a hitch. We have so many wonderful memories at the Surf & Sand and would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for the perfect combination of beautiful location and superb staff/service for their wedding.

glad that we decided to have our wedding here. I would love to go back and celebrate our one year anniversary at the resort. Amazing memories were made at Surf and Sand!

beautiful with the breath taking views of the ocean in the back ground and as for the reception the food was to die for ! we had the italian buffet and everyone of my guest were asking about the lobster ravioli, I'm even craving some of the ravioli we had that night. Our Honeymoon suite was beautiful over looking the ocean. In conclusion i just have to say hands down that if you want a wedding everyone will talk about for years to come, you can't go wrong with Surf and Sand Resort. I can't wait to go back and celebrate our anniversary there.

hout some help. Kat consistently responded to my emails and provided valuable insight and advice. On the day of the wedding, Kat made sure everyone and everything was in place. The guests and the wedding party did not have to worry about anything. I cannot stress enough how amazing it felt to be able to enjoy the wedding without worrying about the smaller but important details that are required to make a wedding run smoothly. I also appreciated how much the Surf & Sand catered to the bride and groom. My husband and I were given a beautiful room facing the ocean for the wedding night. When we sat down for dinner, the staff had provided us with a few plates of the appetizers so we were able to enjoy them as well. The staff also had some of the cake delivered to our room after the wedding. I would definitely recommend the Surf & Sand to any couple interested in getting married in Laguna Beach. The Surf & Sand is absolutely beautiful - classy, sophisticated, and detailed. I can't think of one complaint.

t go wrong. Some many options for beautiful pictures too! I want to do it all over again! THANK YOU Juliann and all of the incredible staff at the Surf and Sand!

and suggested we have our ceremony at the Ocean Terrace and the reception at the Sand Castle. The Ocean Terrace was a beautiful area overlooking the ocean and gave our guests a fantastic view of the sunset. The Sand Castle also turned out to be a perfect location for our reception beacuse it consisted of an outdoor patio with a fountain, which was where the bar and photobooth was located, and dining & dancing inside the room. The weather was perfect with a full moon so it was nice to have an outdoor area. Some of our guests also commented that our wedding was the best wedding they've attended and even weeks later thay are still saying how beautiful the venue was!! Kat Lawrence was our coordinator and she was absolutely fantastic. She made the whole experience stress free....And to top it all off, our wedding suite was gorgeous with a breathtaking ocean view. I can't wait to celebrate our anniversaries here. We highly recommend the Surf & Sand Resort.

the ceremony on the Catalina Terrace, framed by an exceptional ocean view. Our newlywed photos were taken immediately afterward, down on the beach at sunset. Our reception was then held in the tastefully decorated Pelican Ballroom, and the food was delicious. We were later told by a great number of our guests that it was one of the best weddings they had attended! All of this was made possible by the marvelous Kat Lawrence, who worked with our wedding planner and vendors to ensure everything came together perfectly. The Surf & Sand is elegant without being pretentious, and we would definitely recommend this lovely venue!

tel and our pictures are amazing. It was a hot day but it was better than rain! The staff was so helpful and listened to everything we said. Thanks for making our special day one we will never forget!

beach, and after months of looking for the perfect place we finally checked out S&S. We had been to the resort before for a birthday dinner (Splashes) years before we got engaged. I had thought about this as a venue prior to and after our engagement, but just assumed it would be way out of our price range. Although it is a higher end location there is so much that is included the overall cost did not seem too much more than other places we were looking at. Once we saw it, we were hooked! The Catalina Terrace gives you the illusion that you are floating on the ocean with nothing to look at other than the open water (and the bride and groom of course). It was the perfect aisle to walk down! Catering Manager: In addition to the beautiful location the staff was amazing. When we initially signed our contract we were working with one catering manager and a few months before the wedding we found out she had left and someone new had taken over. I was nervous at first but Julianne Williams (our catering manager) was absolutely fantastic and made the transition seamless and always went above & beyond! She was a pleasure to work with and made us feel comfortable that everything would be perfect. We had a large wedding party so I was extremely happy to see how calm and accommodating she was to our many requests. Julianne was much more than a catering manager, she really helped to coordinate and execute a perfect wedding! Reception & Staff: The Pelican Room is an elegant & intimate location. It was recently renovated and, if possible, is more beautiful than before. The staff was also amazing! The bartenders were slammed all night and I was honestly amazed at how quickly they worked. The banquet manager was fantastic as well, always asking me and my husband how we were and what he could get for us. I truly thank him for a wonderful evening! The only complaint I have regarding the reception is the price for the bar. I was OK spending a premium on the food and the venue, but the bar tab was very high. At this venue you pay per drink, and the per drink prices are not cheap. So just be sure half full drinks don’t get swept off the table while people are dancing. Overall though, it was amazing. Rooms: One downside to the Catalina Terrace ceremonies is that you are required to rent out the 6 rooms on the terrace and the two suites below. Although the rooms are at an amazing price (for the hotel) it is an additional cost you need to account for. Luckily our large wedding party was able to fill them all. The complimentary room we received for our wedding night was to DIE for! We slept with the door open all night as we could hear the sound of the ocean crashing on the shore, absolutely serene. The S&S was the perfect place for our wedding and I can honestly say I have no regrets! People are still raving about it 2 months later. I cannot wait to go back to visit on one of our future anniversaries! Thank you Julianne & everyone at the Surf & Sand for the most perfect day ever!

fessional, and always returned emails and calls immediately ready to answer any questions we had as they came up. I didn't hire an additional wedding coordinator, and it wasn't necessary to do so, because between the planning me and my husband did, and the way Kat handles and managed everything else, we were set. The setting of the Catalina Terrace for the ceremony was spectacular, and we loved our reception in the Pelican Room as well. The food at Surf was absolutely delicious too. We have had nothing but amazing feedback from our guests about the experience they had that night with us. I would highly recommend this venue for your future wedding!

rf and Sand ceremony site, they didn't want to look at any other venues! The view is just amazing! We were particular about the menu and how we wanted to food to be presented and the staff at the Surf and Sand were very accommodating. My guests were very happy with the quality of the food. The reception hall is newly renovated and very lovely. It was a right size for my guest count of 170 guests. The only issue I ran into was on the day of the wedding, I was told that my vendors couldn't use the valet parking. There was some confusion at first but thankfully we worked it out. Overall, I would definitely recommend this site to other brides.. especially if you are looking for a boutique hotel by the sea!

e location that stood out. The staff was impeccably professional, prompt, and helpful every step of the way. Kat Lawrence made me feel like a VIP and took care of my (complicated) family in the warmest way. The food was five-star. And the huge overnight suite with the private balcony lived up to the specialness of the occasion. Yes, it was expensive, but it is actually more reasonable compared with some of the other Laguna Beach resorts like the Montage and the Ritz. I will always be grateful to everyone at the Surf and Sand who helped make my dream wedding a reality!

iful and everyone was very helpful and accommodating. Michelle has a way about her that kept me calm when I was fresking out, she is professional and also a big sweetheart who truly cares how your special day turns out. The food is amazing and I cannot say enough good things about their preferred vendors, they were all great!

y and was sold immediately!!! Our guests still can't stop talking about our wedding: awesome food, great hotel, no better location than Laguna Beach. They didn't want to leave!!! Thanks Surf and Sand for making our wedding truly memorable. :-) SK

s so smoothly and flawless thanks to their amazing event coordinators. The hotel staff caters to all your needs and they are so friendly. We think about how perfect everything was at Surf and Sand almost every day and can't wait to go back! We love it there!

place. Finally, we found Surf and Sand; the view from the terrace is spectacular. Once we visited with the on-site event planners more, we realized that Surf and Sand was more than simply an aesthetically pleasing venue. The service we received from everyone there, particularly Kat Lawrence, was more than we could ask for. Everybody was amazing and the wedding and ceremony went off without a hitch. It's been about a month since the wedding and we still have people constantly telling/reminding us how awesome our wedding and ceremony was. I cannot recommend Surf and Sand highly enough to anyone looking for a venue!

now our friend. She really had a ton of things to take care of and still had time to check on us and see if we needed anything. My wife Donna and Michelle really did create the perfect wedding. Thanks to everyone at the resort and do yourself a favor and stop in and let Michelle show you what they can create.

erly father the possibilities seemed bleak. Luckily, we had best of both worlds when we found this place. The balcony overlooking the sunset horizon was breathing-- the walls are made of a plexi-glass so there is no obtruction between you and that view. The catering managers here are so competent and while the place does give you a run for your money-- you do get quality service. The food was delicious (I had herb chicken with veggie ravioli served) and the table service absolutely fantastic! I have no regrets.

new we wanted to have some of our wedding outside. We knew we didn't want to get married in the sand and as soon as we saw the Catalina Terrace we knew it was it. We had looked at a couple places before we arrived at the Surf and Sand, but as soon as we walked up we knew it was the place for our friends, family and us. It was really important to us that our friends and family felt just as special as we did on the big day. We wanted everyone to relax, have fun and really enjoy the wedding week. That is what really got Pete and I's attention when it came to the Surf and Sand. It is absolutely a five star hotel with a laid back friendly vibe. Pete and I are total beach bums and we didn't want to feel like we were at a stuffy hotel. Every single employee at the Surf and Sand greeted us with a smile, wanted to make our week special and added little touches to make everying extra sweet. When my three best friends and I arrived Friday evening to our room, a bottle of wine and a tray of goodies were waiting for us just to say congrats and have fun! My entire family felt just as special through out the week. Anything we needed, the Surf and Sand staff found a way to help us. Michelle Olewinski was our super lady. We worked with her from the very beginning and she was fabulous! I was so relaxed, happy and stoked for the day and it had a lot to do with the fact that I knew Michelle can handle anything. My Mom and I had a million questions and she answered every one with grace. Michelle REALLY knows her stuff. I felt like I was talking to a friend and to me that was so important. I was 100% comfortable. The ballroom staff were all-stars. Pete and I felt so taken care of but without feeling smothered. They were just amazing from the food, to the service to the bartenders! Those bartenders were slammed the entire night and they just kicked butt. I wish I could talk to everyone working that night and thank them face to face for making our big day such a dream. I really do mean it when I say the staff there are just the best. From the bell staff, valet, front desk, room service, servers, bartenders, corporate to Michelle everyone was so helpful. The poor valet and bell staff helped us with our luggage, wedding goodies and made sure we always had access to whatever we needed. Michelle went out of her way to make sure my grandmother had a great room because she travelled so far to be there on our big day. The room service crew made every meal such a treat by taking extra time to set everything up like pros. On Friday night, many of my friends and family were partying in the outside lounge area and we wanted a table to play beerpong. A gentleman that worked there was leaving after his shift and overheard us talking. He said he had something for us and ran back into work and grabbed a fold out table so we play! He wasn't even clocked in anymore! Security was so sweet and tolerated our loud group. We couldn't help how fun the Surf and Sand was! I really can't say enough great things about the Surd and Sand. My family has been staying at this hotel for a long time for a reason. They made our big day perfect. It was fun, sweet, beautiful and relaxed. What more could you ask for? Thank you Michelle and al

ds to describe the view from the Catalina Terrace! We felt like we were on our own private island. It was the perfect setting for a breezy ocean wedding! THANK YOU SURF AND SAND!

with is “Sandy” our wedding coordinator. Sandy is amazingly efficient and made the day perfect. Not a single thing went wrong with the event. Her staff was professional and very helpful. Once again, I can't say enough about having my wedding event at the Surf & Sand Resort. I highly recommend the perfect place for your wedding event. The best wedding location in the LA area. Excellent service and amenities. We give it an A+++!

esome! Sandy made sure everything went smoothly without incident:) Everyone complimented on the scenery, the view of the ocean, the sounding of the waves, and the food. I would definitely like to get married to my husband all over again at this location!

eception was delightful, and I am still receiving compliments. The entire staff was courteous, friendly and very accomodating of our needs. This location was recommended to me by a friend, and I will pass on the favor. Book your wedding/reception at the Surf and Sand today - you will be so glad that you did!

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nt I arrived without me telling them. There were several other weddings going on that weekend and you wouldn't have known it, because of the great service we received. Guests complimented that the food was delicious. Working with Sandy made my life so easy. She was anxious to respond and get things done right away. The decor and feel you get at the hotel is top notch luxury beach style. You would almost think that you are at a resort far away. The hotel makes for beautiful photos. Everything about our day was perfect, thanks to Surf & Sand!

em said it was the best wedding they had ever been to.

dding coordinator, Sandy Shirgaokar, was the most amazing person. She was always helpful, easy to contact and get back to you, and very calm considering I am a nervous Nelly type. Sandy was more helpful then my own wedding planner. In fact, since I was in charge of planning this wedding for my son and daughter-in-law, I thought I needed to have a middle person involved and that is why I hired a wedding planner. With Sandy there, I found that it was NOT necessary to have another individual involved in this event. She is the best!!!!!!!!!

was SUCH a pleasure to work with! Not only was she always prompt in responding to us but she was very personable and a blast to work with! We would absolutely recommend Surf and Sand for any couples looking for a Venue! :) We cannot wait to back to visit, enjoy the View and spend future Anniversaries there!! You will LOVE it!!!! :)

mmendations for those we hadn't already decided upon. It ran completely smoothly so the Groom and I were able to celebrate our day stress free and have a great time. Bonus - it's a beautiful place we'll be able to return to over and over to celebrate our anniversary!!!

, I had the pleasure of getting to know the staff at the Surf and Sand. They genuninely cared about my wedding and the planning of it. They took extra steps along the way so that when the big day finally arrived, I was peaceful and composed. I couldn't have asked for more...a beautiful setting, lovely accomodations, delicious food, and great customer service. Thank you Surf and Sand!

t to work with! We couldn't have asked for anyone better. She worked with every request we had and answered all of our questions very quickly. We wouldn't change a thing about our wedding day. We go back every year for our anniversary and always make sure to spend some time with Sandy. She makes us feel like family. Definitely take the time to check out this venue!

ubmitted my information and received an email within 24 hours with menus and contact information. Sandy S. was amazing to work with. She answered every single question I had in a timely manner. I was also planning this wedding from a different time zone, but she was so empathetic and responsive. I am also in the business but sometimes I overlook details or forget something important. She was always one step ahead of me and made me feel like I was her only client, even though she answers several (hundred) emails a day. The decor, venue and food were amazing. The whole staff of the property was so nice and accommodating. I already want to start planning a vow renewal soon. If I had to redo any part of my wedding day, I wouldn't change a thing. I am so glad I chose Surf and Sand for my special day.

The day of the event, went seamlessly. We were able to take the most beautiful pictures on the beach and our entire wedding had a blast!

S only gets 4 stars is because they overcharge like crazy. It cost us $15.00 to get 7 champagne glasses to our room... They also overcharged on the rooms for one night and the bar service at the wedding.... and have been unwilling to make it right on the room over-charges... so for that minus one star... but overall a very classy and beautiful place. I will definitely be back and recommend this place to anyone (just watch your bill!)

ception were exactly as planned. She even organized a gorgeous day and sunset! :) We have visited the resort on many occasions and picked this hotel because it is a hidden jewel. The view from each room is breathtaking and the service is amazing. We will continue to return every year to enjoy this fabulous place! I highly recommend planning any event or wedding at the SURF AND SAND!

out the Surf & Sand - the Catalina Terrace! When I recently saw the proofs of my wedding pictures I just sighed and was amazaed again at how breathtaking our ceremony was with the view overlooking the ocean. I couldn't have dreamed up a more gorgeous setting to marry the man I love! The #2 best thing about the Surf & Sand - Sandy Shirgaokar, the events coordinator, and exactly the person you want helping you plan your event. She is helpful, responsive, knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and (most importantly) calm and kind! : ) She was so helpful throughout the entire process and I'm so impressed with how smoothly everything went on our wedding day thanks to her coordination. On that day, I had no idea the flowers, cake, videographers and all the other vendors were there. She took care of everything so I could enjoy getting ready with my family. I loved not having to worry about any of those details! I could go on and on, but will just say that I'm 100% pleased with everything about the Surf & Sand - from the staff, to the food, to the accomodations, to the thoughtful little touches included in our experience. It was wonderful. My husband and I plan to go back each year for our anniversary! It's a fairly pricey venue - but if it is within your budget, this is the place to spend your money. The experience is worth it!

ery room is ocean front. Our guests were also very pleased with their experience. My husband and I visit the Surf every month to enjoy their awesome restaurant, Splashes!

everything so easy and fun. The location is perfect, the price was perfect, and the food was perfect. We didn't have a single problem the whole day, nor did we have one during the entire planning process. I would HIGHLY recommend the Surf & Sand to anyone looking to get married at the beach in an exquisite setting.

ding was flawless.

e Bar Exam (1 month before the wedding). In addition, I was paying for a large part of the wedding, so money was tight. I didn't get a wedding cordinator, but it didn't matter! Sandy was AWESOME! My wedding was ran that entire day and to perfection! I didn't have to worry about a thing! And our room was GOREGOUS! We have already decided that we are going to go back and get the same room every year for our anniversary! Sandy friended me on facebook and so, everytime I had a question about something small I could instant message her and she would give me the answer right away! She was by far the MOST AWESOME part of the wedding! Also, most of my vendors I found through the Surf and Sand. They provided me with a list of preferred vendors and they were ALL AMAZING and while some were a bit pricy, there were others that ROCKED (i.e. the Sound Investment, Clark Keppel - who did our photobooth, lighting, and DJ). I can't even begin to explain how perfect our night was, but . . . my advice is if you are thinking about this location. . . DO IT! The food and everything was just AMAZING!!!! Would do it again all over!

! Everything went smoothly, with no mishaps. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding!!! I would definitely recommend this location to anyone who is getting married!!! Ask for Sandy Shirgaokar.... She was AMAZING to work with! Very kind, excellent coordinator, and knows what she's doing, which helped relieve a lot of the wedding stress. (Coordinator is including in wedding package!) We LOVE the Surf & Sand Resort!!!

al places and check out the Surf and Sand first. This charming hotel is tucked away on PCH in Laguna Beach, and if you drive down the road too fast, you'll miss it. It's a tan building and very discreet. Then, save yourself the heartache of dealing with snobby wedding people and beeline it to Sandy Shirgaokar's office to the right. Make an appointment, because this is one busy lady. Sandy helped us create and carry out our mission of having a surprise wedding. She made suggestions and walked us through all of our options without making us feel rushed. Emails, phone calls, questions were always answered quickly and she's really organized. When it comes to the weddings, I wouldn't refer anyone else. Not only did we have the best wedding that people still talk about, we've made a friend for life. The food, excellent. That's one great catering staff we had, and everyone loved the idea of Thanksgiving Dinner...in May. Sandy suggested an extra 2-3 rounds of appetizers, and boy am I glad we did that. People were adequately fed, the open bar with a limit cap was a really good idea. People raved about the appetizers. Sandy was there for our tasting, was there to direct all of the vendors in the right direction (cake guy, furniture rentals, flowers, etc), without me having to lift a finger. Everything was turn key and not once did I stress out. Sandy was there for our big day. With her walkie talkie, blackberry, clipboard, headset in tow, she kept our schedule, and people said they had never been to a wedding where it flowed so effortlessly. Perhaps on of the most memorable things that happened was the manager on duty who had come to me after hours and had let me know that Sandy had the foresight to gather up all my gifts, lock the envelopes in the safe, gifts to the room, and discreetly handed me the code. When we got to our room, Sandy had sent us champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries. Sandy totally looked out for us and had she not worked that night, I would have loved for her to be a guest at our party! The room we stayed in was gorgeous. It overlooked the ocean and it was the perfect place to change, take pictures and spend the night in. The next morning, we brunched at Splashes, overlooking the beach. It was absolutely lovely! :) Sandy, you're the best. We had so much fun planning with you and the location was perfect. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put in for us- we'll never forget it! :)

nificent sunset. The staff at Surf & Sand was phenomenal from our first contact with them when choosing our venue right up until the last song was played at our reception. The food was amazing -- everything we expected. If you are looking for a beautiful, elegant spot to hold your wedding, you can't go wrong with Surf & Sand. I can't describe how incredible the wedding was. You know how they say "something always goes wrong at your wedding"? Thanks to Surf & Sand, ours went off without a hitch.