Laguna Beach, California
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
Montage Hotels & ResortsBlufftop Craftsman resort
Blufftop paths wind past wisteria arbors down to sandy coves, while evenings bring live piano music and sunset cocktails to the Lobby Lounge.
“The stylish Montage Laguna Beach blends arts-and-crafts style with the luxury of a full-service resort.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Spa Montage pairs redwood saunas and eucalyptus steam with an oceanfront saltwater lap pool.
Remarkable
Thirty blufftop coastal acres with paths to Treasure Island Beach and the mosaic pool.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The Americas
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
The interior style is a restrained, casual elegance, classic Californian, with subdued colors and details in dark wood.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The thirty-acre grounds connect directly to Treasure Island Beach, situated two miles south of downtown Laguna Beach art galleries and coves.
The rooms
Every room opens to a private ocean-view balcony, appointed with Craftsman woodwork, local plein air artwork, and marble soaking tubs.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A sunburst mosaic pool sits flanked by palms above the Pacific, alongside an adults-only outdoor saltwater lap pool.
The whirlpools
Outdoor stone whirlpools bubble under shaded pergolas, leading into dry redwood saunas and eucalyptus marble steam rooms.
The gym
Cardio machines and stationary bikes look straight out across the Pacific through floor-to-ceiling picture windows.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Studio serves Mediterranean dishes over oceanfront bluff views. Beside the pool, Mosaic Bar and Grille plates fresh seafood tacos.
staying at the Montage feels surprisingly intimate. The hotel is the essence of quiet luxury, a welcome contrast to its flashier Laguna neighbors.
How it began
Opened in 2003 on the bluff where the 1934 film Treasure Island was shot, this flagship property honours Laguna's historic artist colony.
“This five-star beachfront hotel toes the line between being a hub of activity and a luxurious, only-in-Southern-California hideaway.”
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.