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Resort View
Miles of sandy beach stretch below our resort, offering the perfect landscape for a relaxing stroll.
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Body Boarding
Spend your vacation learning to surf, body board or paddleboard with equipment and lessons at our oceanfront resort.
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Surfing Destination
Surfers from around the world come to Dana Point for it collection of world-famous breaks, including Salt Creek, just below the resort.
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Surfing Lessons
The hotel’s Surf Experience includes a two-hour lesson and can be customized to beginning and experienced surfers.
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Baby Crab
Kids can join one of the resort’s nature experts to explore the beach and meet the creatures who call it home.
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Whale Watching
The Whale Capital of the West, Dana Point offers the chance to see these majestic mammals in their natural habitat.
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Resort View
Miles of sandy beach beckon from below our clifftop resort, where guests can enjoy breathtaking sunset views.

REVEL IN THE BEAUTY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S DANA POINT 

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 of Dana Point. Our resort hotel and Eco-Adventure Center offer guests a chance to experience whale-watching excursions, surf lessons, oceanfront golf, beaches, artist studio tours, cooking classes and other activities designed for adults, kids and families. 

A COASTAL ESCAPE 

Perched majestically above the Pacific, set your sites on authentic Southern California experiences. 

DANA POINT EXPERIENCES

Nestled into the California coastline with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean from sandy bluffs, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is home to unrivaled experiences. 

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RESORT ACTIVITES

Set along the rugged bluffs of the Pacific Coast, this luxury hotel offers travelers ocean views, natural beauty, and endless California adventures.  

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PLAN YOUR ESCAPE

Embark on a coastal escape that balances ocean-based activities with art, food, wellness and more. 

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FIND ADVENTURE IN LAGUNA BEACH

For more information or to reserve an experience, please call (949) 240-5072 or email.

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Golf

Experience unrivaled natural beauty and panoramic ocean views with nearby world-class golf courses, including the distinguished Monarch Beach Golf Links, located adjacent to The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel.

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RITZ KIDS

Our Southern California kid-friendly resort features exclusive activities through the Ritz Kids program. 

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Explore upcoming events and weekly activities at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel 

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