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An Award-Winning Restaurant

Coastal Flair & Flavor

Designed in sync with the backdrop of the ocean, Splashes delivers timeless tradition with contemporary flair. Experience oceanfront dining in Laguna Beach where fresh, local ingredients from land and sea enrich a vibrant, ocean-inspired menu—expertly paired with sommelier-selected wines from the restaurant’s award-winning wine program. Whether enjoying panoramic views of the horizon or finding a moment’s peace on one of our palm-shaded patios, this is your invitation to gather, share, and savor in our celebrated hideaway, scored by the sound of lapping waves from sunrise to sunset.

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Breakfast:

Daily, 7 am – 11 am

Lunch:

Monday – Friday, 11:30 am – 3 pm

Brunch:

Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 am – 3 pm

Dinner:

Daily, 5 pm – 9 pm

Corporate Executive Chef Ron Fougeray

Executive Chef Ron Fougeray brings a philosophy of refined simplicity to his craft, championing honest ingredients, precise technique, and a deep respect for the culinary process. Known for his calm intensity and hands-on leadership, he guides his teams with collaboration, integrity, and a shared pride in their work.

He joined Splashes at Surf & Sand Laguna Beach, first as Executive Chef and later rising to Corporate Executive Chef for JC Resorts, where he now oversees multiple culinary programs, including AVANT and Veranda in San Diego. He continues to shape thoughtful, coastal-inspired dishes rooted in discipline, restraint, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Executive Chef Peter Lai

With over two decades of culinary expertise, Executive Chef Peter Lai brings a bold, innovative vision to Surf & Sand Laguna Beach’s signature seaside restaurant, Splashes. Chef Lai’s unique approach to coastal cuisine is rooted in a lifelong passion for ingredient-driven cooking, globally inspired techniques, and a deep respect for the seasons.

Splashes Valentine's Day Events

Valentine’s Day
Lunch

Saturday, February 14th | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Splashes

Let the ocean set the scene for a midday celebration of connection. Splashes invites you to linger over lunch with a special three-course prix-fixe menu, thoughtfully crafted for the day. Available from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, enjoy a relaxed seaside escape for $95++, where refined flavors and coastal views create a moment worth savoring. Quietly luxurious. Unmistakably Laguna.

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Valentine’s Day
Dinner

Saturday, February 14th | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Splashes

As the sun sets over the Pacific, Splashes sets the stage for an intimate evening by the sea. Join us for a decadent four-course prix-fixe dinner, designed to mark the moment with elevated coastal cuisine. Available from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm for $185++, the menu features indulgent entrées like lobster and filet, paired with an atmosphere that’s effortlessly romantic. A meal designed to be remembered—quietly luxurious, unmistakably Laguna.

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Pre-Valentine’s Day Tasting Menu

Friday, February 13th | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Splashes | $125++

On Friday, February 13th, begin your romantic celebration early with an exclusive tasting menu at Splashes. From 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, our culinary team presents a Tasting Menu for Two, a three-course experience offered at $125 per couple, available alongside the full à la carte dinner menu. It’s the perfect way to toast to the weekend, share something special, and ease into the holiday with the ocean as your backdrop.

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Splashes Events

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Signature Paella

Mondays | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Splashes

Ease into the week with our Signature Paella, served every Monday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Splashes. This coastal-inspired favorite is crafted with fresh, vibrant ingredients and best enjoyed with ocean views and good company, just steps from the surf.

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Splashes Weekend Brunch

Saturdays & Sundays | 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am - 3pm for brunch at Splashes. Indulge in modern elegance in a newly renovated dining room, where the soothing sights and sounds of the ocean create a serene atmosphere. Guests will enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific as they savor contemporary coastal flavors, making every meal a memorable occasion.

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Dry-Aged Prime Steak

Fridays & Saturdays | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Splashes

Savor the flavor of the coast with our Dry-Aged Prime Steak, available Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Splashes. Expertly prepared and rich with deep, developed flavor, this signature dish is a celebration of craftsmanship and coastal dining. Pair it with a glass of red and take in the oceanfront views for a weekend evening that’s indulgent, effortless, and unmistakably Surf & Sand.

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EXECUTIVE LUNCH

MONDAY - FRIDAY | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM | SPLASHES

Midday moments meet oceanfront elegance at Splashes. This fall, our Executive Lunch offers a two-course coastal escape, available Monday through Friday. Choose an appetizer and entrée, or entrée and dessert—each crafted by our culinary team—enjoyed with the serene backdrop of the Pacific. $50 per person, plus tax and discretionary gratuity.

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The Art of Dining: Chef’s Tasting Menu at Splashes

Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Splashes | Price shared at the table

Embark on a thoughtfully curated five-course dining experience that showcases the artistry of the coast. Our Chef’s Tasting Menu invites you to savor a seasonal progression of flavors from delicate starters and crudo to expertly prepared seafood, fine cuts, and a sweet finale. Each course is crafted with intention, highlighting the freshest local ingredients and presented with coastal elegance.

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Highly recommend

A beautiful waterfront restaurant in the Surf and Sand hotel of Laguna Beach. I’ve come here for brunch, lunch, and dinner and it has never disappointed.

Kian Abghari