With works by noted Californian artists in the reception area and guest rooms and a classic wood-and-stone arts and crafts design, the ultra-luxurious oceanfront Montage Laguna Beach celebrates the Orange County town’s long tradition as an arts colony.
What to Expect at Montage Laguna Beach
Pacific breezes wash through the sun-splashed lobby here, where the balcony takes in views of blufftop gardens, secluded coves, and Santa Catalina Island in the distance. That is the same view you will enjoy from airy rooms as pretty and inviting as a summer beach house.
Then again, even the most lavish beach house does not have a spa offering caviare facials. Welcome to Spa Montage, a 2,000-square-foot retreat featuring dry redwood saunas, fireplace lounges and an ocean-view swimming pool, in addition to its personalized skin and body treatments.
Wellness at Montage Laguna Beach
The wellness offerings at Montage Laguna Beach fit the oceanfront setting, blending outdoor movement with restorative spa experiences. Guests can join Beach Boot Camp workouts on the sand, take SurfSet classes that use surf-inspired balance and core-training techniques, or sign up for guided beach walks along the shoreline. The resort’s newer Pacific Glow Method class combines Pilates-inspired mindful movement with Red Light and Near-Infrared Therapy Mats designed to support circulation, collagen production, muscle recovery, and relaxation.
Beyond group fitness, Spa Montage features a full schedule of yoga, meditation, mat Pilates, stretch-and-sculpt, and restorative wellness classes, along with a state-of-the-art fitness center, lap pool, whirlpool, and personal training sessions. Spa treatments draw inspiration from the Pacific coast, and range from seaweed- and CBD-infused massages to hydrating facials, body therapies, and couples experiences that incorporate marine botanicals, Himalayan salt stones, aromatherapy, and locally inspired ingredients.
Dining at Montage Laguna Beach
Things stay luxurious with coastal Mediterranean cuisine and modern Arts-and-Crafts-style beach cottage design at Studio Mediterranean, the Montage’s Signature restaurant. For an all-day dining option overlooking the Pacific, The Loft presents seasonal dishes crafted with ingredients sourced from a local regenerative farm, alongside fresh juices and refined comfort favorites.
Poolside at Mosaic Bar and Grille, enjoy seafood tacos, vibrant salads or a Frozé All Day cocktail beneath the California sun. Just steps away, Bouchée Patisserie offers artfully prepared pastries, house-made gelato, and specialty coffees, an elegant nod to European cafe culture by the sea.
Montage Laguna Beach Experiences
At Montage Laguna Beach, the experiences extend well beyond the pool deck. Families can enroll kids in the Paintbox Children’s Program, which offers supervised crafts, games, beach adventures, tidepool exploration, and other creative outlets. Outdoor activities range from surfing lessons and stand-up paddleboarding to the Coastal Kayak & Wildlife Tour, where paddlers may spot dolphins, sea lions, and other marine life.
Boat-based Whale & Dolphin Watching Tours venture farther offshore for seasonal sightings of migrating whales and year-round dolphin pods, while the Heli Picnic & Coastal Tour pairs aerial views of the Southern California coastline with a scenic gourmet picnic experience. Additional boating, harbor cruises, and beach activities round out the resort’s ocean-focused programming.
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