The Call Of The Surf, Just Beyond Our Southern California Beach Hotel Resort
Immerse yourself in the all-American sport of surfing – the area’s ultimate activity for “kids” of all ages. Learn the true art of surfing at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel – the premier Southern California beach hotel for those drawn to the sea. Located high atop a 150-foot bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this iconic beach hotel in Southern California is situated in a prime area to catch the very best waves.
Dana Point has a surfing history to rival anywhere outside Hawaii. Hobie Alter opened the very first retail surf shop in Dana Point in 1954. Surfer Magazine began in Dana Point, and to this day, still calls it home. The Surfer’s Journal is also based in Dana Point. Dana Point was also once home to a very special wave. That wave broke at the Dana Point Cove and was known as the “Killer Dana.” The break got its name because it came out of deep water and broke close to the rocks which lined the beach. In the days before leashes, wipeouts were sure to bring at least a few dings - if not worse. Although the waves in Dana Point, especially at Salt Creek Beach, remain some of the best in Southern California, the “Killer Danas” were reduced when a breakwater was installed when the Dana Point Harbor was built in 1966.