A season by the sea
Holiday Happenings at Surf & Sand
This winter, discover a softer side of the season at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach. Greet the day with sunlit shoreline stretches or ease into dusk with a cocktail wrapped in golden hour glow. Here, each moment is unhurried, personal, and shaped by the ocean’s calm rhythm.
Nights to Remember
Experience nights to remember at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach—where coastal luxury meets sunlit serenity. Enjoy up to 20% off your stay, plus oceanview accommodations, gourmet breakfast for two, complimentary valet parking, and a waived resort fee.
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Après Surf
Available Fridays & Saturdays | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Bella Vista Terrace | Price varies by cocktail
As the sun dips low and the sea air cools, join us for Après Surf, a seasonal ritual of warmth and indulgence on Bella Vista Terrace. Every Friday and Saturday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, the terrace transforms into a fireside gathering spot featuring handcrafted winter cocktails, mulled wine, spiced cider, and a decadent fondue experience. Whether you're winding down from a shoreline stroll or settling in for sunset, this open-air escape invites you to sip, savor, and soak in the season.
In-Room Seasonal Treats
Available throughout the month of December
Elevate your holiday stay with a festive in-room indulgence designed to delight. Guests can choose from our hand-crafted Sugar Cookie Wreath, featuring eight buttery cookies presented with a glass carafe of chilled milk ($30), or opt for a more refined twist with our Macaron Wreath, which includes delicate holiday-hued macarons paired with milk ($40). Thoughtfully packaged and delivered to your room, it’s a simple pleasure that feels like home, only sweeter.
Breakfast With Santa
Saturday, December 20th | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Laguna Ballroom
This season, Santa swaps snow for sand as he makes a special beachfront stop at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach. Join us for a morning of family joy, festive bites, and sunlit celebration at our Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 20th. Enjoy a holiday breakfast set to soft Christmas melodies, while little ones meet Santa, complete with a special take-home surprise. Capture the moment at our surfside photo op, where sandcastles and sea-inspired scenery set the stage for a Laguna twist on tradition. Create lasting memories in our Ornament Workshop, where children can decorate their own keepsake using colored sand and Surf & Sand logoed ornaments.
Holiday Dining Events
Christmas Eve Dinner
Wednesday, December 24th | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Splashes
This Christmas Eve, gather oceanside at Splashes, where the rhythm of the waves and the glow of the season set the tone for an unforgettable evening. Whether you’re toasting to old traditions or creating new ones, our coastal-inspired menu and panoramic views offer a quietly elegant backdrop for celebration. With flickering candlelight, the sound of the surf, and cuisine crafted with care, dining at Splashes is less about formality and more about feeling: warm, relaxed, and unmistakably Laguna.
Christmas Day Lunch
Thursday, December 25th | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Splashes | $125 Per Person
Celebrate Christmas Day with a three-course coastal feast at Splashes, where panoramic ocean views and seasonal flavors come together in perfect harmony. From 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, enjoy a thoughtfully curated prix-fixe lunch menu designed to warm the spirit and elevate the occasion, all just steps from the sand. With each course, discover a blend of classic holiday comfort and coastal California elegance.
Christmas Day Dinner
Thursday, December 25th | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Splashes | $195 per person
Celebrate Christmas Day with a four-course coastal feast at Splashes, where panoramic ocean views and seasonal flavors come together in perfect harmony. From 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, enjoy a thoughtfully curated prix-fixe menu designed to warm the spirit and elevate the occasion, all just steps from the sand. With each course, discover a blend of classic holiday comfort and coastal California elegance.
New Year’s Eve Dinner
Wednesday, December 31st | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Splashes | $250 per person
Welcome the new year with an oceanfront celebration at Splashes. On Wednesday, December 31, enjoy a four-course dinner with seatings from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., surrounded by candlelight, sea air, and panoramic views. Elevate the evening with a curated beverage pairing, an indulgent caviar service, or a seasonal truffle supplement (available at market price). A quietly glamorous setting, attentive service, and the rhythm of the surf make this a night to remember.
New Year’s Day Brunch
Thursday, January 1st – Sunday, January 4th | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm | Splashes
Ease into the year with oceanfront calm at Surf & Sand’s New Year’s Day Brunch. From Thursday, January 1st through Sunday, January 4th, join us at Splashes from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm for our coastal-inspired à la carte menu—bright, seasonal flavors, crisp bubbles, and horizon-wide views.