Elegant Cliffside Resort Near Laguna Beach
Experiences
The Orange County enclave of Laguna Beach stretches along the Southern California coast and is a haven for artists, surfers, and all those who seek the sunshine and natural beauty. Our resort is positioned on the bluff just above Salt Creek Beach, a favorite surfer location. The resort offers guests a chance to experience the California Soul true to the community with a variety of activities based around the Pacific ocean including whale-watching excursions, surf lessons, award-winning golf, beaches, artist studio tours, cooking classes, and other activities designed for adults, kids, and families.
Elevate Your Stay with Exclusive Events
Dive into unique experiences at our luxury hotel in Laguna Niguel. Enjoy garden tours and seasonal afternoon tea with Pacific views. Celebrate special holiday events, and plan to join recurring events throughout the resort. Each event creates lasting memories, perfect for romantic getaways or family vacations. Plan your stay around our signature events for an extraordinary visit.
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Planning Your Trip
An Insider’s Guide to Dana Point
We invite you to explore our specially crafted itineraries created by our concierge team. Our Ladies and Gentlemen can also create custom journeys based on your interests and traveling party. And you are always welcome to explore our variety of activities and experiences in partnership with The Eco-Adventure Center. Please contact our concierge team directly to reserve leisure experiences.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel presents eco-adventures that inspire you with Southern California’s unique ecosystems and showcase Dana Point’s natural wonders. Led by expert Naturalists, embark on stimulating excursions where the local surroundings become a natural classroom and living laboratory. Whether you want to channel the quintessential California surfer or take an exciting E-bike tour of Dana Point, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Adults, families, and children learn through experience, instilling a deep appreciation and respect for nature.
Salt Creek Beach
Hop on the Beach Shuttle and enjoy personalized beach services and a relaxing day at the legendary surf cove, Salt Creek Beach. The Beach Butler services include beach chair and umbrella set up, providing towels, sunscreen, and after-sun lotion.
Surf Experience
Learn how to surf in true Southern California style with an expert surf instructor this summer. Communicated in a way that will make surfing accessible to everyone, beginners will enjoy the thoroughness of the lesson, while experienced surfers will love the personal coaching. The Surf Experience includes transportation to and from the surf spot, a 1.5-hour lesson, all equipment, and more.
Stand Up Paddleboarding & Kayaking Adventure
With access to the calm waters of Dana Point Harbor, stand up paddleboarding (SUP) and kayaking are amazing ways to explore the Southern California shoreline. Experience a SUP or kayaking lesson including 2 hours of instruction by a CPR/First Aid certified instructor including all equipment.
Capture Your Memories
Whether it’s just the two of you, a group of colleagues, or the whole family, everyone can anticipate stunning and candid photos. For more information regarding your complimentary photoshoot at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, email info@atventurephotography.com or call (904) 201-9577.
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Ritz Kids
Utilizing the four pillars of nature, exploration, responsibility, and culture, Ritz Kids offers stimulating activities with STEAM elements woven into each program. To reserve your program at our Orange County, CA, resort, contact The Eco-Adventure Center at 949.240.5072 or grprclagunaniguelecoadventurecenter@ritzcarlton.com.
Activity Planning for the Whole Family
A variety of services and age-appropriate items are available for babies up to age 1.
Upon request, highchairs and other baby necessities can be ordered and available upon arrival.
Cribs are provided at no charge.
Parents are provided with a list of local childcare providers.
*A fee may apply to certain amenities.
A variety of services, amenities and age-appropriate items are available for toddlers up to 4 years of age.
Toddlers enjoy beach toys, an onsite playground, and family-friendly pools.
The Concierge maintains a list of local kid-friendly activities and restaurants.
Toddlers can participate in coloring activities in the Eco-Adventure Center.
Beach Butlers offer fun in the sun. Engage with our Beach Butlers who provide sand toys and body boards at the beach.
*A fee may apply to certain amenities.
A variety of services, amenities and age-appropriate items are available for school age children.
A poolside movie is presented every Thursday evening at 8 p.m. during the summer months.
Coloring books are provided at the Dana Pool Café.
Kids’ water toys are available at The Dana Pool.
In-Room Dining offers a Night at the Movies and After the Beach packages – perfect for toddlers, school age and teens.
A library of children’s movies is available at the front desk.
A ping pong table is available.
Tennis courts with racquets, balls and tennis lessons* can be reserved.
A basketball court is available.
Tween manicures and pedicures are offered in The Salon.*
Special occasion updos are offered in The Salon.*
Beach Butlers offer fun in the sun. Engage with our Beach Butlers who provide sand toys and body boards at the beach.
An on-site play structure provides hours of entertainment.
The Market Place Café offers kid-friendly cereals, kids’ water bottles, a candy station and assorted pastries, as well as coloring books and kids’ card games.
Explore our Eco-Adventure Center.
*A fee may apply to certain amenities.
A variety of services, amenities and age-appropriate items are available for teens.
The Concierge maintains a list of local activities (bowling, shopping, whale watching, surfing).
Beach Butlers offer fun in the sun. Engage with our Beach Butlers who provide sand toys and body boards at the beach.
Complimentary use of Frisbees, footballs, tennis equipment, soccer balls and basketballs.
A ping pong table is available.
Tennis courts with racquets, balls and tennis lessons* can be reserved.
A basketball court is available.
Manicures and pedicures are offered in The Salon.*
Special occasion updos are offered in The Salon.*
Explore our Eco-Adventure Center.
*A fee may apply to certain amenities.
Beach Butlers
Enjoy personalized beach services and a relaxing day at our hotel near Salt Creek Beach. Beach Butler services include setting up beach chairs, umbrellas, and transportation down to the beach. The Butlers are fully equipped with towels, sunscreen, and after-sun lotion.
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The rolling green hills of the golf course contrast with the vast blue of the ocean and the white sands of the beach, beautiful enough to distract any player from the game at hand. While there are a number of top golf courses within 30 miles of our Southern California resort in Laguna Niguel, many guests choose to play at the adjacent Monarch Beach Golf Links. One of the few ocean courses in the area, Monarch Beach offers a Scottish links-style golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. that presents players with both a variety of holes and sweeping sea views.
Monarch Beach Golf
Among the few ocean courses in Southern California, it wasd esigned by master architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and features an intriguing layout in the Scottish links tradition. This course also provides sweeping views of the sea and Par-70 championship course with an unending variety of play.
Talega Golf Club
Located eight miles southeast of The Ritz-Carlton in charming San Clemente and nestled just three miles from the Pacific Ocean this course features distinctive white marble sand bunkers and exceptional guest service. This course was selected "Best Daily Fee Golf Course" by OC Golf, LA Golf and SD Golf Magazines.
Tustin Ranch Golf Club
Located 25 miles north of The Ritz-Carlton, this course was designed by renowned course architect Ted Robinson and offers a lighted driving range and private caddie service. This course has been consistently voted one of the "Best Orange County Golf Courses" by the readers of the Orange County Register and ranked as a 4-Star "Place To Play” by Golf Digest Magazine.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Laguna Niguel
We are pleased to share that our spa is undergoing a wellness journey. We are dedicated to minimizing disruptions during this period of remastering; however, you may notice updates taking place. We look forward to welcoming you once balance is restored.
Services,Treatments and Amenities
Body Scrub
Couples Massages
Eye Treatment
Facials
Fitness Classes
Foot Bath
Lip Treatment
Manicures/Pedicures
Massages
Men's Services
Paraffin Hand Treatment
Scalp & Hair Treatment
Separate Men & Women's Lounges
Steam Room
Waxing
Fitness Center
Special Guest Privileges
Daily Yoga 9am, Pilates 10:15am
Equipment Available
Cardiovascular Equipment
Elliptical Machine(s)
Exercise Bike(s)
Free Weights
Peloton Bikes
Strength Equipment
Treadmill(s)
Weight Machines
Swimming
Monarch Pool
Mon-Sun : 8:00 AM-10:00 PM
Whirlpool
Monarch Pool
Outdoor
Whirlpool
Monarch Pool
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