On the Sand in Laguna Beach
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach is a waterfront wedding venue located in Laguna Beach, California. Boasting scenic oceanfront views, tranquil fountains, and a pampering spa, this venue offers a breathtaking backdrop for your special occasion. Situated directly on 500 feet of the famed Laguna Beach, this iconic resort is the perfect place to host your fairy tale Southern California wedding.
From ceremonies in front of the beach to receptions in grand ballrooms, Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach has everything you need for your once-in-a-lifetime event. Ceremony locations include the Catalina Terrace, where 180 guests can gather just before sunset to watch you and your partner exchange vows. This seaside location provides spectacular views of the ocean and comes with eight overnight accommodations for you and your guests. The Pacific Terrace is also available for more intimate ceremonies, comfortably accommodating 70 guests. Pairing with Catalina Terrace, larger receptions are held in the 180-person-capacity Laguna Ballroom, which features vaulted ceilings, an elegant foyer, and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. Our Beachcomber Ballroom or Bluebird Beach Ballroom pair perfectly with the Pacific Terrace for more intimate events.
Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach offers a number of packages that can be customized to your needs and desires. These can include tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, a delicious dinner in multiple service styles, and dessert or cake cutting. Natural wooden chairs, a white aisle runner, a sound system, gift and guest book tables, and dressing rooms are also provided with some packages. You can then complete your luxurious experience with a stay in one of the Laguna Beach Suites, where you will enjoy stunning views and a private balcony.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$4,000
Ceremony:
$10,000
Bar services:
$45 per person
Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Mar-Oct.
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Nicole G
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5.0
3/23/2020
I am so happy I chose to have my wedding at the S&S ! It honestly was beyond perfect. The view is to die for on the Catalina terrace and I’m so pleased with how everything turned out. Lav was so organized and helped us so much throughout the whole process! The staff at S&S are amazing, nicest people ever! My husband and I are SO happy we celebrated the best day of our lives here!
Eric A
5.0
5/23/2024
As the owner of Splashes of Time Photography (splashesoftime.com) I must say I love photographing weddings at Surt & Sand Resort. The venue is beautiful and their team is amazing. So many great photo locations. I highly recommend!
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Jessica L
5.0
6/28/2022
Just got married here on June 18th. It was beautiful. The wedding coordinator Alana Zee is the best, very helpful from the beginning to the end. The food was great as well. The view was breathtaking. Perfect for small weddings. We had a lot of fun on that day. Thanks to everybody at the resort that help us out on that day.
Lindsay C
5.0
9/24/2021
Hosting our wedding at Surf & Sand Resort was easily the single best decision we made throughout the entire wedding planning process.
In January 2019, we visited Surf & Sand and met with Alana for a tour. She showcased the beautiful property and explained all of the costs and minimums associated hosting our wedding. It was stunning and within our budget and quickly became an instant "yes" for our original date in April 2020. Trust me, you cannot beat the magic that exists at Surf & Sand, especially for the price (compared to other resort weddings in the area).
As you may remember, a global pandemic came through and ruined our plans. Immediately, Alana helped us pivot and reschedule our wedding for later that summer. This was during March 2020, the beginning phase of the pandemic, when nobody knew anything about how long it would last or what rules would dictate and all I was reading were horror stories from other brides online. This whole process with Surf & Sand was absolutely seamless. We originally booked an off-peak date and were given a peak date to accommodate without extra fees. As the late summer date loomed closer without any end in sight for the pandemic, we opted to postpone a second time, to July 2021. This, again, was absolutely seamless. Alana was always quick to answer my questions via email and was immensely helpful throughout the entire TWO AND A HALF YEARS I worked with her. Major kudos to her for her professionalism and quick response times when I was a little panicked.
The day of the wedding was also as seamless as the entire experience thus far had been. I can honestly say I don't have a single regret about my wedding day. Everyone at the resort was friendly and accommodating and SO professional. We ended up hiring several of the vendors listed in the packet provided by Surf & Sand and were so glad we did! Everyone around really knew their stuff and provided the best service imaginable. The dining room host constantly checked in on us and even provided cake cutting for free the night of. The food was INCREDIBLE and my only wish was that I got to try any of the appetizers because I heard from guests that they were so delicious! All of our guests were beaming that the food and accommodations were absolutely spectacular. We were truly spoiled on our wedding day and I can safely say that Surf & Sand Resort (and Alana!) played major roles in that.
Kristina J
5.0
6/23/2021
I wish I could give more than 5 stars. From day one until the day after, Alana was fantastic! I’m so happy we went with this venue. I cannot say enough amazing things!
Emily S
5.0
11/09/2019
My husband and I had always wanted to get married at the beach and the Surf and Sand Resort is the most incredible oceanfront wedding venue in Southern California! Not only are the views and grounds amazing, Alana Zee the on-site coordinator is a total rockstar! She made me feel so relaxed and I complete trusted that she had everything under control. Everyone at the resort was quick to respond to emails and made the whole planning process and day of as easy as possible. If you’re looking for a dream beach wedding, I would 100% recommend the Surf and Sand.
Ashlie B
5.0
9/17/2018
Incredible venue total beach access an absolutely phenomenal pictures. We could not have chosen a better venue for the beach. My husband and I wanted to get married on the beach and the surf and sand made that possible. The pictures were out of this world and the photos on the beach were absolutely incredible if you’re looking for a beach venue the surf and sand is definitely one to look into.
Angel L
5.0
9/09/2018
Alana Zee was our wedding coordinator and she was fabulous! She was so knowledgeable and helpful throughout our wedding planning process. She was always very responsive, professional, and friendly. On the day of the wedding she was so calm, helpful and organized. We are so impressed with how smoothly our wedding day went and could not be more pleased. The Surf and Sand Resort is a stunning wedding venue and all of our guests were blown away by the ocean views. The food st the reception was also amazing. Everyone from the valet, front desk, room service, coffee shop, and especially the wait staff at our reception were a pleasure and always so friendly and helpful. It was the best day of our lives and we are so grateful to Alana and the Surf and Sand Resort!
Jamie G
5.0
9/09/2018
We had our dream wedding at the Surf and Sand! The location offers unparalleled views for the ceremony and cocktail hour; the staff was extremely attentive and capable throughout; the food and drink was fantastic; and the overall laid back, enjoyable, but not too "beachy" vibe were just what we wanted. I would recommend this as a wedding venue for any couple looking to tie the knot in Laguna Beach.
Monica R
5.0
7/11/2018
I recently had my wedding at Surf & Sand Resort on 6/30/18. We worked with Alana Zee and she was absolutely amazing!! From the beginning, she was quick to respond to emails and phone calls. She answered all of my questions in a timely manner. She was flexible and made my vision come to life! On the day of our wedding she was calm, collected, professional, and made my wedding day as smooth as possible! She is a friendly, outgoing person that made our experience wonderful! Surf and Sand is an absolutely beautiful venue on the coast and all of my guests were extremely impressed! The food was fabulous and the staff very friendly. As the bride and groom, we received a complimentary suite the night of the wedding, which was gorgeous! They even decorated it for us which was a nice surprise as newlyweds! I highly recommend getting married at Surf & Sand to any future bride and groom! The views are worth everything and the whole experience was absolutely amazing! We also enjoyed spending time at the pool, beach, and Splashes (restaurant on site) the whole weekend with friends and family!
Rachel D
5.0
7/03/2018
The Surf and Sand has always been an important place to me, which is why my husband and I decided to get married there. Lav, our coordinator, was amazing and coordinated our wedding to perfection! The food was delicious, and nothing compares to the views and atmosphere that the Surf and Sand Resort has to offer.
Lillie C
5.0
10/31/2017
Thank you for such a great time. My friend got married here and everyone was so nice. It was a small wedding, but the beach and everything was amazing! We were really happy with our view from our room too.
Kristine L
5.0
9/25/2017
The most perfect, beautiful magical wedding day:
My husband and I got married on September 3rd, 2017, and I must say, Surf and Sand truly made our day spectacular.
The whole experience in planning my wedding was overall positive and I had no complaints. Originally, our plan was a destination wedding in Maui so we were looking for alternatives. I happened to come across this place on a cell phone application called Wedding Spot. The app given us information of the venue as well as an estimate pricing, which was pretty close to what our actual cost was. I also looked up the reviews of this resort in multiple websites and from what I had seen was relatively positive. So we decided to check it out and made an appointment with them. They were responsive right away when we made a request.
Ultimately, we decided to choose this place, mostly because of the beautiful view since it instantly reminded us of Hawaii. Also, with the price they gave us for 130 guests is the same as the price for Maui for 50 guests (excluding travel fee and accommodations). Not only that, they had a plan B in case the weather was bad.
Erin Hopper was originally our coordinator however during the process, she left Surf and Sand. Alana Zee became our Coordinator, and she was perfect. She made our day perfect from beginning to end and helped created our dream wedding. She was very responsive when we asked questions and very organized. She was very receptive to what we want and would make it happen. She was very helpful and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and stress free. So I highly recommend her.
Our ceremony was held in the Catalina Terrace and our reception was held in the Pelican room. During the ceremony, though the weather was a little overcast with some chance of rain, the ceremony went perfectly without a hitch. The Catalina Terrace was transformed into the wedding I wanted and it was beautiful, especially the ocean as our backdrop. The Pelican Room was very roomy and everyone could see what was going on during the reception. The room transformed beautifully and I felt like I was in the Hawaii luau (my theme was Hawaii-theme with a touch of Disney magic).
We chose the Luau Buffet Package with four appetizers during cocktail hour and it was delicious, flavorful, and beyond our expectations. My guests were raving over the food and cannot get enough. I could still taste the food.
Hotel rooms were a bit pricy, especially it was held on Labor Day weekend, but it was worth. They will give you discounted price and reserve the rooms in the Catalina Terrace. I do recommend booking those rooms if your wedding is held at the Catalina Terrace (you don't want to have some random stranger looking at your wedding). You do get a complimentary room for the night as the groom and bride so that's a plus. Booking the rooms for our guests was not hard at all. We had not complaints.
All in all, I would highly recommend Surf and Sand for your wedding. Expect it to be pricy but well worth your money. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Food is excellent. Accommodations were comfortable and clean with the ocean view right below your balcony. I definitely found my perfect wedding here. :)
Christina W
1.0
4/02/2017
I was excited to tour this venue; however, nobody showed up to our confirmed appointment. I brought my family and maid of honor to the appointment, and we drove an hour to get there. The receptionist could not get ahold of the wedding coordinator. The manager was contacted and after multiple attempts, they still could not get ahold of her. We waited for 25min. We still have not gotten a call or email explaining what happened. This is unprofessional and disrespectful. What was supposed to be an exciting day turned out to be a huge disappointment. If this is how they handle an initial appointment, I would not trust them with my wedding.
eries t
5.0
11/26/2016
went to check this place out it is really amazing. staff was so attentive. Definitely a place to check out.
Tiffany L
5.0
11/10/2016
I first saw this location through a celebrity I follow on Instagram and she had renewed her vows at Surf and Sand on the beach. I couldn't believe how beautiful the location was! Next thing I did was get in touch with Surf and Sand and we were BLESSED to have ERIN HOOPER! She was extremely friendly from the beginning and within the first couple minutes of speaking with her, we knew right away that Erin was very experienced and that we were in good hands.
Throughout the entire process, Erin always quickly followed up with us, answering all of the many questions we had, and worked with our vision for the wedding. She understood it right away and that was something we appreciated when trying to plan a wedding. Not to mention she was always very calm and collected, never once showed any stress signals! When you have Erin, you don't need to look any further for a wedding planner or any additional help. She has EVERYTHING under control! :)
Our wedding at Surf and Sand was the best day of our lives. The weather was amazing, BREATHTAKING view at the Catalina Terrace, and everyone raved about the food. I've been to my fair share of weddings and at least for me, I really don't remember the food as being to die for. But at this place, it is. And the customer service from every employee at Surf and Sand is off the charts. Everyone was extremely helpful and personable.
We want to thank Erin and everyone at Surf and Sand for contributing to our amazing experience. Our wedding went off without a hitch. We will definitely visit often and cherish this place forever.
Keith G
5.0
10/16/2016
The Surf & Sand has a great reputation as a wedding venue and now my bride & I know why. Our Ocean Terrace/Sandcastle wedding exceeded our expectations. Erin Hooper's attention to detail and calm disposition make a rare but ideal combination in her role. Kudos to her. for her part in making the day magical for us.
We used S&S recommended vendors for strings (during the service) and the DJ. We provided our own florist (who later turned out to be on their list) and our own officiant and baker. I'd recommend using their list where possible--everyone understood "the drill" and worked well with the venue & Erin. As a business executive I prefer no surprises in execution and that's exactly what we got.
We choose the S&S as we had smaller wedding (60) planned and we wanted the best local venue without getting stratospheric in cost. We did consider the usual high-end suspects (Montage, the Ritz-Carlton) but found they lacked the intimacy of the S&S. In all, we found during the selection process the S&S was at an attractive point between the Laguna Beach "value" choices and more extravagant options. We couldn't find anything else quite like it, and judging by the large number of weddings they do, so do a lot of other people. Chatting with my MD last week--yup, he was married there as well. Great positive reinforcement for sure.
Also keep in mind for a smaller wedding that the Ocean Terrace/Sandcastle combo can be exactly as you want it to be. We did a little walk-through a few days in advance and did have some fleeting concerns about the terrace and the patio outside the Sandcastle. BUT once everything is in place--floral, strings, chairs, runners, guests, spectacular sunset...and um.. astonishingly beautiful bride, we knew we had made the right choice.
A few other notes--the Sand Castle patio is entirely different at night with the lighting and bar in place. Speaking of lighting, you'll definitely want some good uplighting for the Sand Castle room to get it into celebration mode. Also, I'll not repeat what others have said about the staff, but yes everyone was great throughout.
Lastly, we elected not to use an outside wedding coordinator and that was the right choice for us. Between my bride's efforts and Erin's, there was no need. In fact, on the crucial day itself, an external wedding coordinator would have just gotten in the way.
Best wishes to you for your wedding.
Ashley B
5.0
9/28/2016
The Surf & Sand is a classy hotel located in stunningly beautiful Laguna Beach. You won't be able to find a better, more breathtaking location for a wedding ceremony than the Catalina Terrace! In addition to the beauty, the food and service at this resort are beyond compare. The planning process was easy because of our sweet catering manager, Erin! Absolutely no regrets about getting married here. My husband and I can't wait to return to this amazing resort for anniversaries.
Marlo L
5.0
9/18/2016
The most beautiful venue to hold a wedding especially for couples who want the beach wedding without being directly on the sand. Chiara is a lovely on-site coordinator and extremely helpful and accommodating. I've gotten so many compliments from my guest on the service they received throughout the reception from the staff. It's a beautiful and memorable place to hold a wedding.
Freddy P
5.0
9/04/2016
We were married on 8/6/2016. The Surf and Sand resort was the perfect venue! With stunning views of the beach and elegant ceremony and reception areas, it was the best of all worlds. Our photographer was able to use the beach and all of the elegance for amazing photographs. The food and service were 5 star. The filet just melted in your mouth and the salmon was superb! The service provided by the catering sales manager Erin Hooper were above and beyond. SHe accommodated every request without a problem, and made sure that entire event went off perfectly.! She even wiped sand off my brides feet, and helped her bustle up her gown when she was having problems. Erin was like a part of the family! She made our wedding and reception a perfect event, that we will cherish for the rest of our lives! Surf and Sand was pure perfection for our venue.
Nicole H
5.0
7/25/2016
The BEST Venue for perfect wedding/reception. First of all, Erin Hooper goes above and beyond to make your wedding day PERFECT and AMAZING. She is quick and responsive to all your wedding day needs and questions. You will never feel alone in any of your wedding day preparations from the time you begin planning to the end of your reception. Erin will be there for you. The whole staff is extremely welcoming, and attentive. Secondly, the venue is spectacular. All of your guests will be amazed about how beautiful this venue is. Thirdly, the FOOD. Your guests will be amazed about how delicious the food is. All my guests have said the food was the best food they've ever had at wedding, ever. Not a single bit of me is disappointed in choosing this location. This is The BEST Wedding Venue around.
Dan B
5.0
7/14/2016
This venue was absolutely magical, we’ll always remember this place fondly. We got married at Surf & Sand In July – I don’t know if everyone thinks this about their own wedding, but I can’t imagine it going better or having more fun. The view? Gorgeous. The staff? On point. The reception? Beautiful, intimate, a great space for a celebration.
We worked with Erin Hooper, who was so good, it surprised us. She had everything taken care of – the things that we thought would be a big deal were all smoothed out by her and her crew. The planning was efficient but detailed, and on the big day, it was completely seamless. She worked with our vendors to coordinate setup & pickup, completely transparent for us – no drama while we were focused on our celebration.
It was the small things that they did that on gameday that indicate how outstanding these guys were. They rolled out our white aisle runner last so it wouldn’t get dirty, gave us this amazing bridal suite overlooking the ocean, and they even packed up our leftover cupcakes and saved them for brunch – completely unexpected. Those cupcakes were good, too – it would have been a shame if they went to waste. None of these things make a great venue, but they are tangible examples of one that really is.
When my (now) wife saw this place, she made up her mind instantly, the view on the Catalina terrace sold her. We know now that the entire experience was that good. The ceremony, dinner, reception, brunch, and the staff were all what we dreamed of, and we have such great memories!
Jordan D
5.0
5/11/2016
I want to relive my wedding weekend over and over again. It was complete magic! The surf and sand is the most wonderful venue and I couldn't reccomend it more. Erin Hooper is the catering manager and is so talented and sharp. She doesn't miss a thing and made my day so stress free and relaxing. She took care of every single detail, and really went above and beyond! I can't wait to go back to the surf and sand, it will always be one of my most favorite places in the world :)
Sara D
5.0
5/05/2016
We got married on the Catalina Terrace on a day where the chance of rain was 95%! They had us all set up indoors just in case, but last minute, the clouds parted and they moved our ceremony where we originally wanted it. The catalina terrace is the most GORGEOUS backdrop for a wedding ceremony. Erin Hooper was incredible to work with, she is attentive and will go above and beyond to meet your needs. I felt like everything was completely taken care of the day of and I was stress free! The pelican ballroom is where we had the reception, we fit 170 people in there! The room looked gorgeous! Erin hooper was very responsive via email all the time answering my last minute bride questions. The whole service staff at the S&S are incredible at what they do. WE had the bellman run to get us Jack in the Box at 3:30 in the morning (we were starving) and he brought us wine and chocolate on top of that! Everyone is so accommodating and I can't say enough wonderful words about the service from everyone at the resort. The rooms are gorgeous, a little pricey...but hey, it's Laguna Beach and its worth it! The quality of the resort is top notch. I will always look back on my wedding day as absolute perfection, thanks to the staff and the gorgeous Surf and Sand. Thank you for everything!
Jennifer R
5.0
2/16/2016
We had the most spectacular wedding at the Surf and Sand Resort. We got married on the gorgeous terrace overlooking the ocean. Our wedding was in January and the weather was beautiful and warm. Our wedding coordinator Erin Hopper did a fantastic job. Erin is super friendly, very quick at getting back to our questions, and made sure every detail was exactly the way we wanted it. Erin also was very professional throughout the whole process and all smiles on the day of our wedding. She is a get it done chick!! The food was delicious and we were able to customize our menu! Not all wedding venues allow this. The appetizers were amazing and the feedback from our guests were all raving about the food. If you want the WOW factor about your wedding come check out this venue because all around from hotel staff, catering team and amenities I give it 5 stars all around. We will be back on our anniversary and many more special occasions to come. Thank you Surf and Sand Team!
emily Y
3.0
10/23/2015
I chose this hotel because of the views- absolutely gorgeous. A couple months before my wedding the girl we had been working with quit and from there everything kind of went downhill. For how much you pay, the service should be exceptional and it was not. My husband didn't even have a room until 30 min before we had to leave for the church! Out of all of my wedding vendors I would say I put the hotel service last on this list =/
SARA S
5.0
9/13/2015
We got married on the Ocean Terrace with our reception in the Sand Castle Ballroom. We had a small wedding--about 50 people--and it was the perfect place for us! We started off our wedding planning with one coordinator for the first few months 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!
a member
5.0
5/11/2015
The Surf and Sand was a PERFECT choice for our wedding! The hotel is absolutely beautiful-- the rooms, lobby, bar, restaurant, spa, it's impeccable.
We had such a easy wedding planning process! We worked with Lauren Bergmann, who was very 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
Jessica J
5.0
5/02/2015
First of all, you can not beat the location. Second, the food was amazing. Third the Kat Lawerence and her staff were available for our questions and concerns from day one. On the day of the wedding we were faced with some windy/rainy weather and Kat and her staff were ready for it- luckily we didn't need the umbrellas! Surf and Sand is a wonderful full service venue.
Annette P
5.0
3/03/2015
It was a great experience from beginning to end. We had a few weather concerns and Lauren was very accommodating with the changes. Our room for the reception was changed the day before and we added a few people (4) the day before too, she was 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.
Jaime K
5.0
2/23/2015
Everything went perfect ! Our Wedding Coordinator at the Surf and Sand Was Lauren and I could not have asked for a more professional, excellent coordinator. From the minute we booked my daughters wedding I knew that everything was going to be perfect. 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)
Kylan W
5.0
11/14/2014
Lauren Bergmann is the most spectacular coordinator. She made our day flawless. Venue is pricey - but worth every penny if you have the budget. I wish I could get married all over!
Rukiya R
5.0
11/13/2014
We just had our wedding at the Surf & Sand Resort (Nov 8, 2014) and I am still on cloud nine! It really was the wedding of our dreams. The resort is just beautiful and sells itself, but to me the customer service is what really sealed the deal 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.
Allison H
5.0
11/10/2014
we truly had the best experience with the Surf and Sand. Kat was amazing every step of the way and truly made us feel like the most important event she had. The whole staff at the Surf and Sand was amazing from the bell hop to the service staff 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.
a member
5.0
11/01/2014
We got married at Surf & Sand Resort on July 19, 2014. From the beginning planning stages to our final wedding day, everything was extremely organized and smooth. We worked with Lauren Bergmann and she was fabulous!!! She knew exactly what we were 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 :)
Jaeme P
5.0
11/01/2014
I had my wedding at the Surf and Sand in March 2014, it was the wedding of my dreams! I do not have a single complaint about my day, Kat our wedding coordinator was the best, she made sure everything was just right. The Surf and Sand provided us 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!
Knottie95368698
5.0
10/31/2014
My husband and I just got married a couple of weeks ago at the Surf &Sand! The whole process went very smoothly. Our coordinator Lauren Bergmann was such a pro and really sweet! She always responded to all our questions and concerns right away. 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
Leila A
5.0
10/31/2014
If anything went wrong on the day of my wedding, I was completely unaware of it! From my perspective (and reports from my friends and family), our wedding was an absolute hit! From the moment we chose the venue, throughout the planning process 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)!!
Knottie75514225
5.0
10/31/2014
We got married September 13, 2014 at the Surf & Sand resort. I check out over 12 different venue before we selected this location. I have to say, it was the best choice we could of made. I have been a special events coordinator for 9 different 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!
Vanessa J
5.0
10/31/2014
When planning our big day, my husband and I wanted to find a venue where was could have both our ceremony and reception in one location and would offer the picture perfect beach setting. We visited a lot of venues in Orange County and knew we the 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!
peggyannf
5.0
10/31/2014
As the mother of the bride, with many friends who have already thrown at least one wedding, I had lots of good advice. The most popular tip was not to stress on the day of the wedding. "There are ALWAYS mistakes made but no one will notice except 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!
Diana F
5.0
10/30/2014
One word to describe the Surf and Sand Resort... breathtaking! I fell in love with this venue the moment I laid eyes on it. The ceremony is on a balcony patio that overlooks the ocean. Many other beach venues have an ocean view but usually there 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!
Knottie77850338
5.0
10/30/2014
Brian and I decided, after visiting The Surf and Sand for a work trip, that we wanted to be married there! We met Kat and knew it was the right place for us! She was amazing to work with and helped us hit our budget! The ceremony in the sand was 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!!
Knottie75501875
5.0
10/30/2014
We just got married at surf and sand on october 12th and it was the most perfect of days starting with getting ready at s&s, a breath taking ceremony over looking the blue ocean, photographs on the beach, drinking amazing signature drinks and the 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!
Kathleen A
5.0
8/28/2014
My husband and I love the Surf and Sand resort for dinner and drinks a lot. so when we were looking for wedding venues surf and sand was an obvious choice. From the beginning of the planning process Kat was fantastic. She was so helpful and 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.
Jennifer Y
5.0
7/11/2014
Just got married on July 5 at the Surf and Sand Resort and it was truly breathtaking. A dream come true. The view from the Catalina Terrace overlooking the Pacific Ocean cannot be beat. Our photos seriously have 6 ft waves in the background! The 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!
Kat P
5.0
12/28/2013
Mu husband and I have been staying at the Surf & Sand since before we even started dating, and he has been staying there since he was little. So of course when it came time to find a wedding venue, our favorite vacation spot was number 1! And boy 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!
Lisa H
5.0
12/23/2013
Our wedding was simply perfect!!!!!! Surf and Sand staff were a huge part of making our day so right. With a short planning window, each piece of the process was made so easy working with your team. We had a great day, each detail was attended 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!!!
Janet R
5.0
11/15/2013
Last week my daughter was married on the Catalina Terrace at the Surf and Sand and her reception followed in the Pelican Ballroom. It was the perfect wedding and we would not have changed a thing! The venues were both beautiful, the sevice excellent, 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!
Melissa K
5.0
10/01/2013
I just had my wedding on September 22nd at the Surf & Sand Resort. The atomsphere there is absolutely breathtaking!! All of my guests couldn't stop talking about the beautiful view of the ceremony space and the wonderful food at the reception. 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!
vinessa t
5.0
9/21/2013
I am from the Orange County area but have been living on the East Coast for the past few years. When it came to choose a wedding venue I was looking for a beach location. I wanted people who were travelling from the East Coast to have a Southern 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!
mjrobson75
5.0
9/20/2013
My wife and I were married at Surf & Sand Resort in July 2013.
It was an amazing day and one we will remember for the rest of our lives.
What stood out for us was the professionalism of every single member of staff involved with our wedding. 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!
J B
5.0
9/11/2013
We just were married at the resort this past August. It could not have been more perfect. Huge kudos to Kat, she was amazing throughout the process. Her help in planning and coordinating in advance right through the day of made it such an amazing 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!!
Dia F
5.0
9/11/2013
We were married at Sand and Surf Resort in March 2013. During our first visit to this resort, the ocean view was just toooo amazing & breathtaking. I had decided this was the place where I would like my BIG DAY to be hold. Kat was our catering 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!!
saranader2013
5.0
9/10/2013
we just got married at surf and sand on June 29th, 2013. The most beautiful location for our beach ceremony/ cocktail hour followed but beautiful room/ setting for our reception. Surf and Sand is elegant and modern with a beautiful view of pacific 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
Tingting P
5.0
9/10/2013
My fiance and I currently live in Hong Kong and visited Laguna Beach in search of our June wedding venue. We had seen several other local options but nothing stirred our fancy... until we got to Surf & Sand. The minute we were shown the Catalina 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.
Vivian C
5.0
9/07/2013
My fiancé and I are extremely pleased with the way everything turned out for our wedding at the Surf and Sand Resort. Everyone from the valet staff, to our coordinator, to the servers at Surf and Sand are very friendly and professional. I am so 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!
amber c
5.0
9/07/2013
First off I'm going to start by saying that this resort is just amazing, the staff were very friendly and i loved my catering manager Kat! Kat was with my husband and I every step of the way, making our wedding day stress free. our wedding was 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.
Natasha M
5.0
9/07/2013
Thank you Surf & Sand for creating a beautiful, stress-free wedding!
Kat played such a large part in making my wedding come together. I was living in Michigan, meaning it was quite difficult to make a wedding come together in California without 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.
Lizzy d
5.0
8/18/2013
Great Resort! Amazing location!
Friendly Staff..
Give Brad Gibbs a call if you need to set up a block of rooms! He was fantastic to work with... got everything we needed and then some!
Mackenzie P
5.0
11/20/2012
I had my wedding here in September and it was incredible. Juliann our catering manager was very helpful in all of my planning and I couldn't have asked for better service! It was BEAUTIFUL! The ceremony spot, the reception, the VIEW- you can not 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!
Dina D
5.0
11/09/2012
Our awsome and unforgettable wedding was on September 29, 2012 at the Surf & Sand Resort. We decided to have an intimate wedding which included 50 of our closest friends and family. The Surf & Sand was able to accomodate our small guest list, 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 wed