Midweek and special packages available. There's a beautiful limestone fireplace in the elegant, silk-lined lobby, and lush foliage abounds throughout the interior. A ravishingly arched lounge is perfect for watching the sun set over the Pacific. The service, in Ritz-Carlton style, is unassuming and impeccable. Some guests, however, might find the hotel's palatial airs out of keeping with the beachy location.
Some rooms even have fireplaces.
Surf and Sand Hotel. 1555 S. Coast Hwy. The fanciest hotel in Laguna Beach has come a long way since it started life in 1937 as a modest little inn with just 13 units. Some have whirlpool tubs. Try to get a deluxe corner room.