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Surf and Sand: Beachy Family Getaway

Surf and Sand: Beachy Family Getaway

February 02, 2012

You may not think the luxe Surf and Sand in Laguna Beach is a family getaway, but you’d be surprised. My story on the resort on CBSLA.com; here’s a splash of the story… Its name says it all. The Surf and Sand Resort in Laguna Beach is surf-surreal close with the sand at hand, literally just steps away. The hotel is pure SoCal without the over-the-top need to impress. It is quite luxe, but in a boutique beach/chic way. There’s no dress code, it’s very comfortable and it seems anything goes.

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