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Laguna Beach, California Travel Information

Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach is one of Southern California's favorite and most famous beaches. Popularized by the MTV series, Laguna Beach, it's a seaside artists' colony with galleries and the annual Pageant of the Masters. When visiting, enjoy shopping, great dining and nearby attractions such as Disneyland.


You can also buy tickets and board the Catamaran high speed boat departing daily from nearby Dana Point. With over 20 beaches to enjoy, you're in for a treat you in Laguna Beach.

For nearly 100 years Laguna Beach has attracted artists who have been inspired by the rocky cliffs, aquamarine ocean water and flower-covered meadows, canyons and mountains. When attending three different art events in Laguna Canyon (Sawdust Festival, Art Affair and Pageant of the Masters,) the smell of eucalyptus trees combine with the scent of wildflowers, and the Pacific Ocean to provide an intoxicating scent of nature that's uniquely Laguna Beach.

In addition to the canyons and mountains, Laguna offers more hotels on the beach and more hotel rooms on the sand than probably any city in California except for San Diego. This is what makes it the most popular place to visit and stay. People love stepping out onto the beach or looking out on the ocean from a hotel room and Laguna Beach's hotel offerings and make that a reality.

Boutique and funky beach and surf shopping combined with more galleries per capita than any city in Southern California, plus exquisite to affordable dining make Laguna Beach a very cool place to visit and enjoy. While it is very family-oriented, it's also ideal for romance and getaway weekends on your own, or with friends. Don't miss special art events such as First Thursday (evening) Art Walk.



California Hotels > Orange County Hotels > Laguna Beach:

Surf & Sand Hotel



Surf & Sand Hotel
1555 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

4 Star


Property Description

Presiding over its own 500-foot white, sandy beach, the 164 room Surf & Sand Hotel is unique among California coastal hotels in that each room has a balcony or deck with a direct ocean view. Midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, the hotel is only 20 minutes from John Wayne Orange County Airport, 60 miles from Los Angeles International Airport and 20 miles from Disneyland. The Surf & Sand Hotel has a new critically acclaimed beachfront restaurant, "Splashes", serving a light Meditarranean inspired menu.



Amenities · 120 AC
· Balcony
· Porters
· Boating
· Business Center
· Car Rental Desk
· Concierge Desk
· FAX
· Fire Place
· Gift Shop
· Health Club
· High speed internet access
· Internet Access
· Iron
· Jacuzzi
· Guest Laundromat
· Maid Service
· In Room Movies
· Multilingual
· Valet Parking
· Radio
· Refrigerator
· Safe
· Secretarial Service
· Tour Desk
· Turndown Service
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Babysitting/Child Services
· Bar/Lounge
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Beach
· Concierge
· Express Checkout
· Fishing
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Golf
· Hairdryers Available
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Pool
· Laundry/Valet Services
· Room Service
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Mini Bar
· Modem Lines in Room
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Restaurant
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Television with Cable
· Tennis
· VIP Rooms/Services


Hotel Room Information and Amenities

Overview
The elegant Surf & Sand Hotel, rising directly above the golden beach of Laguna resembles a small Mediterranean village bathed in sunlight and ablaze with flowers. Echoing the tranquil beauty are exquisite accommodations -- all with private balconies overlooking the surf, the sea and spectacular Catalina sunsets beyond. James Northcutt, renowned interior designer for many of America's leading resort hotels, has created a subtle palette of soft pastels for the guest rooms and public areas. Marble is used in guest baths and public areas.
Guest Rooms
Guest rooms feature private balconies, robes, honor bar, on command video/movie selection system, upgraded amenities and table-desk area, and marbled baths. * 75 king-sized beds * 77 double-double beds * 40 no smoking rooms * 4 handicap-accessible rooms
Suites
Suites feature private balconies, robes, honor bar, wet bar, fireplace, oversized bath tub, living room area with dining table, on command video/movie selection system, upgraded amenities, and marbled baths. * 12 suites

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Indicative rates for search purposes only; check for specific rate when making a reservation.


Miscellaneous Information

· Check in time is 3PM
· Check out time is 12PM
· Time Zone is Pacific
· 164 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 0 floors.




Directions

I-405 South, 133 South - Laguna Canyon, Left on Pacific Coast Highway South. Hotel is on Right.

I-5 North, Beach Cities Exit (Coast Highway 1), Pacific Coast Highway North. Hotel is on Left.

* Newport Beach - 10 Miles; Dana Point - 6 Miles; San Juan Capistrano - 9 Miles, Irvine - 12 Miles * Catalina Island; Art Galleries; Surfing; Whale Watching; Fishing

Orange County - John Wayne; Los Angeles International


Guarantee Policy

A credit card is required to book online. Peak seasons may require your card is charged in advance. Reading the rate rules after selecting your rate will indicate if your card will be charged. This information will appear in your email confirmation.


Cancellation Policy

Subject to the discretion of the hotel, the credit card provided may be charged if the reservation is canceled after the cancellation deadline has passed or if the guest fails to arrive. The cancellation policy will appear after selecting rate rules.


Area Attractions

Laguna Beach Dana Point Harbor - 6 Miles Disneyland - 20 Miles 1313 South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, California;; (714) 999-4565 Irvine Spectrum/Business Parks - 12 Miles Knotts Berry Farm - 25 Miles 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Vista, California;; (714) 220-5200 Mission San Juan - 9 Miles Newport Beach Harbor 10 Miles


Laguna Beach Hotel Chains

Best Western
GenaRes Worldwide Reservation Services
Holiday Inn
iHotelier
InnPoints Reserv
Kerry Hotels
Lexington Services
Preferred Hotels; and Resorts Worldwide
SRS-WorldHotels
Synxis Hotels and Resorts



Hospitals & Medical Care Facilities

South Coast Medical Center



Hotels in Cities Near Laguna Beach

Balboa
Capistrano Beach
Dana Point
Laguna Beach
Laguna Hills
Laguna Woods
Lake Forest
Mission Viejo
Newport Coast
San Clemente
San Juan Capistrano


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