Directly above Laguna Beach, Surf & Sand places every room within sight or sound of the Pacific. Its 164 rooms and suites have been refreshed with pale timber, soft coastal tones and balconies that draw attention towards the ocean rather than decorative excess. Splashes restaurant sits almost at wave level, the beachfront pool opens to the same stretch of sand, and Aquaterra Spa adds a quieter counterpoint inland. The property follows the curve of the shoreline, so terraces, guestrooms and public spaces remain closely connected to the beach below.