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Surf & Sand Venues

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Our resort boasts a combined 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space encompassing a variety of stylish venues designed to meet your every need. Our standalone conference center with an elevated terrace, our Pelican Ballroom, and numerous boardrooms all offer inspiration alongside the coastal serenity and barefoot luxury that are Surf & Sand Resort signatures.



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Pelican Ballroom

2,500 sq. ft. | 250 guests

The centerpiece to our conference center, this spacious ballroom features vaulted ceilings, original artwork, and south-facing windows that fill the room with golden California sunshine. An adjacent foyer is an ideal spot for a pre-conference coffee reception, while the adjoining terrace with partial ocean views was practically made for a sunset cocktail hour.

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15FiftyFive

1,500 sq. ft. | 90 guests

Enjoy bites and cocktails around the firepits at 15FiftyFive, our casual-cool lounge with stunning views of the Pacific. Or, host a brainstorming session with the ocean breeze as your inspiration. This venue is also available for breakfast, lunch, or any other noteworthy reception.

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Sandpiper

920 sq. ft. | 100 guests

An intimate setting for smaller events, the Sandpiper room is located on the second floor of our Conference Center and is decorated in a neutral coastal palette that is ready to be transformed into your ideal event. Plantation shutters lead to a charming outdoor patio, perfect for coffee breaks.

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Sand Dollar

1,218 sq. ft. | 120 guests

Sand Dollar is Surf & Sand Resort’s second-largest indoor venue and is easily accessible from guest rooms. It opens onto a covered Mediterranean patio, perfect for mid-day coffee breaks or evening cocktail receptions, and can be divided into multiple spaces.

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Sand Castle

1,029 sq. ft. | 100 guests

Sand Castle is one of our brightest meeting spaces, with a full wall of windows complemented by mirrored accents. After your presentations are over, walk through the French doors onto the garden patio, where a Mediterranean fountain and sea air creates the perfect spot for an outdoor lunch.

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Starfish

680 sq. ft. | 60 guests

An intimate venue for smaller events or meetings, Starfish is located just above Sand Castle and is light, bright, and airy. Windows on two walls and a set of French doors overlooking the Aquaterra Courtyard add to this room’s ambiance.

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Top of The Surf

1,020 sq. ft. | 110 guests

An excellent choice for social events, Top of the Surf is a flexible event space that’s able to accommodate a wide range of functions. With floor-to-ceiling windows with plantation shutters on three of the four walls, it offers extraordinary views up and down the coastline and of the Laguna Hills, as well as gorgeous natural light.

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Seagull / Dolphin / Gray Whale / Seahorse

480 sq. ft. | 50 guests

Seagull, Dolphin, Gray Whale, and Seahorse each feature a full wall of windows with plantation shutters, bathing these rooms in splendid natural light and offering a glimpse of the sea. And with their prime location in the main building of the resort, they are easily accessible from guest rooms.

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Pool Deck

2,044 sq. ft. | 100 guests

Perfect for social gatherings, the Pool Deck is located adjacent to Splashes Bar and gives guests easy access to the beach. Mix and mingle with your guests poolside before dinner, or host a post-conference cocktail hour with outstanding sunset views.

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Ocean Terrace

1,050 sq. ft. | 60 guests

Host a party at the water’s edge on the Ocean Terrace. This outdoor venue is situated right above the sand, giving you endless views of the beach, waves, and horizon. Ideal for a cocktail reception, mid-day coffee break, or other small gatherings.

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Catalina Terrace

2,280 sq. ft. | 120 guests

Panoramic, 180-degree ocean views await on the Catalina Terrace, one of our most awe-inspiring outdoor venues. Host team-building activities al fresco, or brainstorm with your colleagues to the tune of crashing waves. When your day of meetings comes to an end, send everyone off with cocktails under the stars.

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Capacity Chart

VenuesDimensionsSq. Ft.Ceiling HeightTheaterClassroomBanquetConferenceU-Shape
Pelican 50' x 50'2,5009' to 11'250150180-50
Sandpiper 46' x 20'9209' to 11'10048703636
Sandpiper I 23' x 20'4609' to 11'4024302016
Sandpiper II 23' x 20'4609' to 11'4024302016
Sand Dollar 58' x 21'1,2188' to 10'12070904036
Sand Dollar I 26' x 21'5468' to 10'5028402016
Sand Dollar II 32' x 21'6728' to 10'7035503220
Sand Castle 21' x 49'1,0298'10060703220
Starfish 20' x 34'6808'6030402422
Top of the Surf 30' x 34'1,0208' to 9'11046703630
Seagull 15' x 32'4808'5024302012
Seahorse 15' x 32'4808'---20-
Dolphin 15' x 32'4808'5024302012
Gray Whale 15' x 32'4808'5024302012
Pelican 50' x 50'2,5009' to 11'250150180-50