The Montage is by far the nicest down here in OC.
But those prices will just melt you down.
Nice suites have a comma in the price !

We stayed here a couple weeks ago.
http://www.surfandsandresort.com/

Its a 4 Star. Really nice. Great service.
We got a Catalina Suite with a large private Patio.
Great room. Nice people. G/F loved the Spa/Facial
Half the price of the Montage.
They are about 2/3rds done with a major facelift on this property.
Nice private beach and not bad restaurant called Splashes

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