Surf & Sand Laguna Beach
Surf & Sand Laguna Beach is a modern coastal resort set directly on the sea in Laguna Beach, California, with 165 guest rooms ranging from Oceanview Kings to a Presidential Suite sleeping six.
Surf & Sand Laguna Beach is a resort destination wedding venue in Laguna Beach, United States, hosting 180 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$45,000 (our estimate).
About Surf & Sand Laguna Beach
Surf & Sand Laguna Beach is a modern coastal resort set directly on the sea in Laguna Beach, California, with 165 guest rooms ranging from Oceanview Kings to a Presidential Suite sleeping six.
Outdoor ceremonies and indoor receptions both seat up to 180 guests, with in-house catering, meeting and banquet event space, and the option of a full resort buyout.
Wedding packages include three tray passed hors d'oeuvres, a three-course plated or buffet dinner, a California sparkling wine toast, and a complimentary oceanfront guest room for the couple on the night of the wedding.
We estimate pricing from around 195 to 350 USD per head, with SNA airport roughly 30 minutes away.
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Amazing resort we enjoyed every minute at this place. The rooms are very comfortable. The food we enjoyed at both restaurants. Rack of lamb and the chicken were very good. Got to see some dolphins while enjoying dinner.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 180 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 180 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 165 rooms
- Room types
- 31 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$45,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$195 to US$350 per headAisle estimate
- Nights the booking must cover
- 2 nights
- Included
- Three tray passed hors d’oeuvres, Three-course plated or buffet dinner, Cake cutting service or plated dessert, California sparkling wine toast, Complimentary oceanfront guest room for the couple the night of the wedding, Five hours of event time with two hours of setup, Guest tables, chairs, china, glassware, cutlery, and white floor-length linens and rooms
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- No
- Music until
- 12am
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SNA, 30 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian
- Bring your own wine
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Seats 180 for both ceremony and seated dining, indoors or outdoors
- 165 rooms on the oceanfront, including accessible and roll-in shower options
- Five hours of event time with two hours of setup, plus tables, chairs, china, glassware, cutlery and white floor-length linens
- In-house catering only (external caterers are not permitted); vegetarian options available
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SNA · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into SNA.
- Direct line
- (888) 579-8544
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can we seat for the ceremony and dinner?+
Up to 180 guests seated for the ceremony and 180 for seated dining. Outdoor ceremonies are possible, and the resort has both indoor and outdoor space plus a meeting and banquet venue.
What is included in the wedding package?+
Three tray passed hors d'oeuvres, a three-course plated or buffet dinner, cake cutting service or plated dessert, a California sparkling wine toast, five hours of event time with two hours of setup, guest tables, chairs, china, glassware, cutlery and white floor-length linens, and a complimentary oceanfront guest room for the couple the night of the wedding.
Can we bring our own caterer?+
No. Catering is in-house only and external caterers are not allowed. Vegetarian options are offered.
Is there a minimum stay, and can we book the whole resort?+
There is a two-night minimum, accommodation is included, and a full buyout is available across the 165 rooms.
How do we get there and who do we contact?+
The nearest airport is SNA, an estimated 30 minutes away, and parking is available on site. Enquiries go to surfweddings@jcresorts.com or +1 888-579-8544.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 180 guests
“Our Laguna Ballroom features vaulted ceilings, original artwork, and south-facing windows that flood the space with beams of natural light, extending onto a private terrace to accommodate up to 180 guests.”
Read the source for seated dinnerCeremony, seated: 180 guests
“Our largest outdoor venue, this expansive and elegant rooftop offers 180-degree ocean views, accommodating up to 180 guests for a wedding ceremony or 90 guests for a reception.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 165 rooms
“Steps away from Splashes Bar, our Pool Deck is ready to accommodate celebrations big or small, exclusively available for full-property buyouts of 165 rooms per night.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 31 listed
“Premium Oceanfront King Corner Studio”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Steps away from Splashes Bar, our Pool Deck is ready to accommodate celebrations big or small, exclusively available for full-property buyouts of 165 rooms per night.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“*The pool deck is exclusively available for full-property buyouts of 165 rooms per night of event.”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“From ceremonies on the beach to receptions under the stars, our resort is brimming with romance and seaside splendor.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Our talented team of chefs, on hand to create a personalized wedding menu inspired by coastal flavors.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“No food or beverage may be brought to or taken from the banquet facilities, with the exception of special event cakes.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedDietary options: Vegetarian
“Entrée choices are limited to two entrées & one vegetarian option.”
Read the source for dietary optionsBring your own wine: Yes
“A corkage fee will be applied to bottles of wine (with dinner only) & champagne (for toast only) if you choose to provide your own.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“Steps away from Splashes Bar, our Pool Deck is ready to accommodate celebrations big or small, exclusively available for full-property buyouts of 165 rooms per night.”
Read the source for bar on siteNights the booking must cover: 2 nights
“A two-night minimum is required when incorporating a Saturday night stay.”
Read the source for nights the booking must coverIncluded: Three tray passed hors d’oeuvres, Three-course plated or buffet dinner, Cake cutting service or plated dessert, California sparkling wine toast, Complimentary oceanfront guest room for the couple the night of the wedding, Five hours of event time with two hours of setup, Guest tables, chairs, china, glassware, cutlery, and white floor-length linens and rooms
“Complimentary oceanfront guest room for the couple the night of the wedding”
Read the source for includedExclusive use required: No
“*The pool deck is exclusively available for full-property buyouts of 165 rooms per night of event.”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredMusic until: 12am
“All entertainment must end at 12am.”
Read the source for music untilPets: Yes
“We allow 2 dogs per room, each 40lbs. and under, at Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“It primarily serves leisure travelers, couples, families, and corporate groups.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Due to Surf & Sand Resort’s beach location, valet parking is limited.”
Read the source for parkingGuest transport: Yes
“Concierge team will be delighted to set up private transportation to or from the airport.”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Beachcomber is Surf & Sand’s second-largest indoor space, with capacity for up to 80 people, leading out through curved archways onto a sheltered, Mediterranean style patio.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“From ceremonies on the beach to receptions under the stars, our resort is brimming with romance and seaside splendor.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“EVENT/RECEPTION CAPACITY: With dance floor, the Laguna Room holds 180 seated, the Beachcomber Ballroom 80 seated, the Blue Bird Beach Ballroom 60 seated.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Whether you’re hosting a big affair or an intimate gathering, our indoor and outdoor venues will ensure your special day is nothing short of spectacular.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Beachfront”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Steps away from Splashes Bar, our Pool Deck is ready to accommodate celebrations big or small, exclusively available for full-property buyouts of 165 rooms per night.”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“A private enclave above the water's edge, our Pacific Terrace offers uninterrupted ocean views, accommodating up to 80 guests for a wedding ceremony and up to 75 guests for a cocktail hour.”
Read the source for sea viewBeach on foot: Yes
“The resort offers direct beach access, ocean-view accommodations, multiple dining venues, a full-service spa, a beachfront pool, fitness facilities, and indoor and outdoor event spaces.”
Read the source for beach on foot