Surf & Sand Laguna Beach 1555 South Coast Highway • Laguna Beach • California 92651
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Offering pristine beachfront luxury and unparalleled calm, this full-service resort is renowned for both its prime Laguna Beach location and its proximity to the ocean. The event spaces, designed in a Mediterranean beach-luxe style, are adorned with a handsome and tasteful mix of blond hardwoods, airy hues of sand and cream, coffered ceilings, lots of whitewashed wood-shuttered windows, and unique works of art.
- The Pacific and Catalina Terraces are perched right above the sand, with clear glass railings allowing an uninterrupted view of the azure waves and Catalina Island beyond; both are lovely for a ceremony or reception. Of course, you can also say "I do" right on the white sand beach, steps away from the rolling surf.
- Your guests won't want to leave (and they don't have to!). All luxurious accommodations have seaview balconies with commanding views of the Pacific Ocean—perfect for soft sea breezes and spectacular sunset vistas. You won't be able to resist adding a few more days to your stay for some relaxation time at the plush AquaTerra Spa, or exploring Laguna's top-tier shopping and galleries, a short walk from the resort.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Ceremony Fee
- $4,000–12,000/event
- Ceremony fee varies depending on:
- Time of year
- Space reserved
The Catalina Terrace seats up to 180 guests for $10,000–12,000.
The Pacific Terrace seats up to 80 guests for $4,000–6,000.
Package Prices
- $250/person and up
Wedding packages include:
- Oceanfront guest room for the couple on the wedding night
- Four tray-passed hors d'oeuvres
- Salad & entrée selection or buffet
- Dessert or cake cutting service
- Champagne toast
- Continuous pour tableside house wine service
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COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers
At Surf & Sand Laguna Beach, wedding packages bundle your food, wine and a few thoughtful extras into one per-person price, starting at $250 per person. Packages include four tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, a salad and entrée selection or a buffet, dessert or cake-cutting service, a sparkling wine toast and continuous tableside house wine. You'll also get a complimentary oceanfront room for the wedding night. Tables, chairs, linens, a dance floor and cleanup are provided. Plan to budget separately for the ceremony fee, service charge and tax, valet parking and a wedding planner, since the resort requires one from its preferred list.
Yes, you can have both at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach, so nobody has to leave the resort. Ceremonies take place outdoors on the Catalina Terrace, a rooftop with ocean views, or the Pacific Terrace, which sits right above the water's edge and holds up to 80 guests. Receptions move indoors to the Laguna Ballroom for up to 180 seated guests, the Beachcomber for 80 or Bluebird Beach for 60. Each reception room includes a dance floor.
Catering and bar service at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach are in-house only, so you can't bring your own caterer or alcohol. The resort also requires a professional wedding planner from its preferred list, and day-of coordination isn't permitted. For your other vendors, valet staff direct loading and unloading, since vendors can't park on the property. The resort's team works with a group of trusted local vendors and can point you toward ones who know the property well.
Wedding packages at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach, an oceanfront resort in Laguna Beach, California, start at $250 per person. On top of that, there's a ceremony fee that depends on the time of year and the terrace you reserve: $4,000–$6,000 for the Pacific Terrace (up to 80 guests) or $10,000–$12,000 for the larger Catalina Terrace. Service charge and tax are added to food and beverage. What moves your total most is guest count, your menu and bar choices, the season and which terrace you choose, plus the planner the resort requires. Here's the thing: your final guest count is due 10 days before the wedding and can't be lowered after that, so set it carefully. Weddings are offered Friday–Sunday, year-round.
Your guests can stay right at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach, which has 165 rooms and suites, each with a private balcony looking out at the water. Guests can book at the lowest prevailing seasonal rate, and the resort sets up group room blocks for six or more rooms. The two of you get a complimentary oceanfront room on the wedding night. Keep in mind that Saturday stays carry a two-night minimum, and holiday weekends may require three. Check-in is 4pm, check-out is 11am, and overnight valet parking is $75, so it's worth sharing those details with guests early.
Surf & Sand Laguna Beach is a beachfront resort set along 500 feet of Laguna Beach shoreline, so the ocean is part of every moment. You can say your vows on an oceanview terrace, celebrate in an indoor ballroom and send everyone up to one of 165 rooms and suites without anyone getting in a car. Your wedding-night oceanfront room is included in the package. The fun doesn't have to end at the reception, either: Splashes, the resort's signature restaurant, hosts rehearsal dinners and farewell brunches for up to 18 guests, and the Aquaterra Spa is on site for some pre-wedding downtime. With 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, it's easy to plan a whole wedding weekend in one place.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 0 | 180 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 180 | 0 |
| Reception | Seated | 180 | 0 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 250. | ||
CEREMONY CAPACITY: The Pacific Terrace seats 80 guests, the Catalina Terrace seats 180.
EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: With dance floor, the Laguna Room holds 180 seated, the Beachcomber Ballroom 80 seated, the Blue Bird Beach Ballroom 60 seated.
MEETING CAPACITY: Please contact the facility for detailed information regarding meetings.
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- All-Inclusive
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$ • $$$
Catering
In-house
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Access limited
Availability
Year-round, Friday-Sunday.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Ballroom
- Hotel
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Resort / Spa
- Retreat
- Beach / Ocean
- Beach Wedding Ceremony
- Restaurant
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Hills
- Ocean / Bay
- Panoramic
- Pool Area
AMENITIES: What services and amenities are available here?
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
Catering: in-house, no BYO
Kitchen Facilities: n/a
Tables & Chairs: provided
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: provided
Dressing Area: yes
AV/Meeting Equipment: full range
Parking: valet, nominal fee
Accommodations: 167 guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: access only
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: provided
View: Pacific Ocean, coastal hills, Catalina Island, sunsets
RESTRICTIONS: What limitations or restrictions should we know about here?
Take note of the following limitations!
Alcohol: in-house, no BYO
Smoking: not allowed
Music: amplified OK
Wheelchair Access: limited
Insurance: required
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