Indulge at our waterfront resort 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 water qigong sessions 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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Year-Round Activities for All Ages
Laguna Niguel Experiences

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Bike on Trail with Ocean Views

Explore by Bike

Zip around on our private custom-guided E-bike Tour. Take off directly from the resort and explore the coastal town’s bike paths and beautiful scenery with the comfort of Electric bicycles assisting with those uphill sections. Join our expert naturalists as they lead you to amazing viewpoints and local hidden gems, while pointing out the local history, flora, and fauna.

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Birds, Bees & Butterflies Garden Tour

Explore the beautiful Eco-Adventure Garden and search for native birds, bees and butterflies with our expert guides. This special experience is complimentary to in-house guests and reservations are required. All ages welcome.

Resort on a bluff overlooking the sea with a purple-blue sunset.

Sea Walk

Start your day on a leisurely walk down by the beach and learn about local wildlife, nature, and history from one of our expert Naturalists. Discover how we help protect our precious ecosystem on this relaxing stroll. This special experience is complimentary to in-house guests and reservations are required. All ages welcome.

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.

Family enjoying a beach day at Laguna Niguel
Family of four on the beach

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

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.

Family enjoying a beach day at Laguna Niguel
Golf course overlooking the ocean
Ocean-view golf course at sunset
Plan a Golf Vacation at Our Laguna Beach Resort

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.

Ocean-view golf course

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.

Ocean-view golf course

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.

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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.

Ocean-view golf course at sunset

Tijeras Creek Golf Club

Located 20 miles from The Ritz-Carlton in beautiful Rancho Santa Margarita, this course features gently rolling terrain surrounded by rugged hillsides and was designed by renowned course architect Ted Robinson.

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Oak Creek Golf Club

Located 30 minutes north of The Ritz-Carlton and set against the majestic backdrop of the Saddleback Mountains, this course was designed by master course architect Tom Fazio. Featuring tapered fairways, well-manicured greens, beautiful lakes, and bull-nose carved bunkers, this course provides a picturesque challenge for golfers of all skill levels.

On-Site Outlets
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The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Laguna Niguel

Using elements of the ocean to restore balance, The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers a comprehensive wellness journey with 12 treatment rooms, high-style locker rooms, and soothing saunas at our Orange County, CA, resort.

Phone:   +1 949-573-2235
Everyday:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Appointment required
Spa Menu
Fitness Center with Views of the Ocean

Fitness Center

Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Complimentary
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Swimming

Dana Pool

Mon-Sun : 8:00 AM-10:00 PM

Monarch Pool

Mon-Sun : 8:00 AM-10:00 PM

Whirlpool