Surf and Sand Resort

I could not have asked for a more perfect venue. The Surf and Sand made our wedding day something to remember. It was such a gorgeous location overlooking the ocean. Our pictures look amazing. The reception was in a beautiful ballroom with just the right amount of space for our guests. Sandy was awesome to work with and was always quick to respond to any and all questions we had along the way. The food was so delicious and I heard nothing but praise from all of our guests!

The Surf and Sand was the absolute perfect place for our wedding. My husband and I had a deeply emotional attachment to the resort itself because we had celebrated many milestones in our relationship there already. When we decided that we wanted to get married there it was like the stars aligned and everything we wanted became a reality. My fairy godmother for the day was SANDY!!! She is everything I could have hoped for and so much more. She answered every single one of my bridezilla emails (even though I swore I was not a bridezilla, I know I got a little crazy from time to time) she worked with us on every detail of the ceremony and reception. She even (magically) pulled the chairs we wanted out of thin air the day before the wedding. This place is not only breathtakingly beautiful, it is a full service experience that will make any bride feel like a princess. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Love, love, love this place. It's Laguna Beach's gem. We came up with a wild idea in August 2009. He had a big family, my family had too many fantasies about what our day should have been. So...1 trip to Vegas together, we decided to do it our way. Let's do an engagement party turned surprise wedding. We were put in touch with Sandy, the head caterer. Let me tell you. Sandy WAS our wedding coordinator. She made everything a reality. She was really quick in responding to our questions, answered emails faster than I could ask the next question. They say no one is a mind reader. Sandy was. And she made things happen. Like for instance, I don't like pretty wedding food. Our favorite meal? A full on Thanksgiving meal. Turkey and all the trimmings, down to the biscuits from our favorite recipes. Ever heard of anyone NOT liking Thanksgiving? Not us, and definitely a surprise to all of our guests who devoured the meal, thankful that the Surf and Sand had catered our big day.Sandy is detailed, organized, funny and capable. I have the ultimate respect for her. She even came up with the awesome suggestion that we buy 4 flip cameras so that our day could be secretly documented (by our friends that were "in the know"). A collaborator, a confidante and a friend for life.In my opinion, Sandy is the Surf and Sand. Sandy was the reason our day was perfect. Sandy, Sandy, Sandy. Ask for Sandy. :)

Since we're not from the area, we went and checked out a bunch of hotels in Laguna Beach and this was by far one of the nicest. We were offered a great group rate for a three-day weekend (basically half-off what the rooms normally cost.) The bridal party loved it - as did my husband and I. We were given a suite on the highest floor, with beautiful views. Our wedding photographer, Steve Hoffmann, also recommended this hotel for its modern decor and great natural light. It made for a beautiful backdrop, inside and out.

Upon arrival, we were greated with champagne, strawberries, and chocolate. They also brought a steamer to the room (which saved us a bunch of time and hassel.) We did have to request it in advance, so keep that it mind. The staff was very friendly and accomodating.

I had my nails done in the sweet little salon they had and the nail technician was extremely friendly.

The property is beachfront, so not only did we have beautiful views - but the beach was mere steps away. It was just beautiful and well-worth the price! We're hoping to go back for our one-year anniversary! :)

The Surf and Sand Resort was the perfect place for our wedding. Sandy helped by answering all of our questions and referred us to the best vendors. We would 100% reccommend the Surf and Sand Resort for your wedding venue. Our guests loved the beautiful views and great service.

The venue is pricey, but well worth the scenery and service. The ballroom was beautiful with views of haystack rock. The coordinator was very helpful with planning and flexible with changes. The coordinator also arranges the permits for the ceremony on the becah which is helpful.

The Surf & Sand Resort is a beautiful facility to host your wedding. I love this location because I was able to have the ceremony and reception at one location. There are various options for the ceremony location, but I had my wedding at the Catalina Terrace, which is a GORGEOUS terrace overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It was a very warm day, but the view was spectacular. The food at the reception is high-quality, very tasty, and presented beautifully on the plate. I also loved the passed appetizers they had.Sandy, the event manager, was very easy to work with and very accomodating to our needs and requests. If you have a very large wedding over 200 people, the Surf & Sand is not the place for you. But if you are able to cut down your guest list to under 200 people, I would highly recommend this location.

Highly recommended. The venue was perfect- so beautiful. The food was exceptional and service was fantastic. I wish I could do it all over again.

I have had the pleasure of providing floral design for many weddings and the Surf and Sand. The planners are very helpful, and the staff is wonderful. The venue is spectacular, how can you go wrong with Laguna Beach and the ocean as your ceremony background?!

This is a fabulous venue and they are very thorough and organized! Not only is it absolutely beautiful, but the entire staff is very helpful and friendly.