Montage's founding property — 250 rooms on a coastal bluff above Laguna Beach, opened 2003.
BrandMontage Hotels & Resorts
DestinationLaguna Beach
RegionNorth America
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingCoastal bluff
Best ForSouthern California families seeking coastal luxury with beach access, couples on milestone trips, repeat Montage guests collecting the founding property.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized luxury service
ButlerHigh-end service, with curated details in suites
Private PoolNo
Built2003
Renovated2019
Montage Laguna Beach opened in 2003 as the first property from Alan Fuerstman's Montage Hotels & Resorts, occupying a coastal bluff site above one of Southern California's most photographed stretches of coastline. The 250 rooms include ocean-view and garden-view configurations, plus suites and priva
Key Features
Oceanfront location
Full-service spa
Fine dining restaurants
Infinity pool
Art galleries and studio spaces
Exclusive private beach access
Meeting and event facilities
Dining
Studio
The Loft
Mosaic Bar and Grille
Signature Experience
Private beach access via bluff-side stairs — the property holds one of the few direct-access beach positions in Laguna Beach's luxury tier.
Montage's founding property on a rare private-access coastal bluff site in Laguna Beach, with the brand's residential design sensibility and spa-led wellness programming at Southern California scale.
Signature Suite: Catalina Suite
Views: Unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean, Balcony: Expansive balcony accessed via floor-to-ceiling glass doors, Parlor: Large parlor area
Accolades
Located along the California coast, Montage Laguna Beach is known for its sweeping ocean views and luxurious accommodations.
Best time: June through October delivers Southern California's finest beach conditions with the Pageant of the Masters art festival in July and August adding cultural depth to the luxury beach experience.
Demand: Summer peak June through August sees maximum demand driven by both the festival season and optimal beach conditions. Shoulder months May and October offer equivalent sunshine with reduced competition.
Pricing: Pageant of the Masters and summer rates at Montage Laguna Beach reach annual highs. September and May offer the same cliffside luxury experience at 20-30% lower rates.
Insider tip: The Pageant of the Masters tickets sell out far in advance — book as a package through Montage or Surf & Sand to secure access. The tableaux vivants experience is unlike anything else in American cultural life.
Avoid: November through February brings cooler temperatures and marine layer mornings that limit beach enjoyment, though the town's art galleries and dining remain fully active.
