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.
Embrace your California soul with unforgettable experiences in Dana Point.
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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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Calendar of Events
Immerse in the vibrant culture and natural beauty of Dana Point and nearby neighborhoods of Laguna Beach and San Juan Capistrano. Indulge in Father's Day Brunch at RAYA overlooking magnificent ocean views or attend a Candlelight concert as the ballroom is illuminated with live classical music.
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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.
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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.
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.
Dana Point Harbor
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.
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.
Nature Hike
Presenting a variety of local plants and knowledge of the natives who cared for these lands in the past. Whether it be a calming stroll, or an intense physical workout, this is a great activity to learn about our Chaparral ecosystems and the history of the area.
Whale Watching
Embrace your sea legs on a whale watching excursion and see first-hand why Dana Point is the Whale Watching Capital of the World. Enjoy our local dolphin inhabitants frolicking in the Southern California waters.
Capture Your Memories
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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 rc.snarz.eco.adventures@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.
Engage with our Beach Butlers who provide chairs, towels, umbrellas, and sand toys.
*A fee may apply to certain amenities.
A variety of services, amenities and age-appropriate items are available for school age children.
A ping pong table is available.
Tennis and Pickleball courts with racquets, balls and lessons* can be reserved.
Engage with our Beach Butlers who provide chairs, towels, umbrellas, and sand toys.
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.
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).
Engage with our Beach Butlers who provide chairs, towels, umbrellas, and sand toys.
Complimentary use of Frisbees, footballs, tennis equipment, soccer balls and basketballs.
A ping pong table is available.
Tennis and Pickleball courts with racquets, balls and lessons* can be reserved.
Explore our Eco-Adventure Center.
*A fee may apply to certain amenities.
Beach Butlers
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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.
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.
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.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Laguna Niguel
Using elements of the ocean to restore balance, The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers a comprehensive wellness journey with rejuvenating treatments, and soothing saunas at our Dana Point hotel on the beach.
Services,Treatments and Amenities
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Facials
Massages
Men's Services
Separate Men & Women's Lounges
Fitness Center
State-of-the-art fitness equipment pairs with sweeping views over the ocean.
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
Dana Pool
Mon-Sun : 8:00 AM-10:00 PM
Monarch Pool
Mon-Sun : 8:00 AM-10:00 PM
Whirlpool
Dana Pool
Outdoor
Towels provided
Pool Heated
Monarch Pool
Outdoor
Towels provided
Pool Heated
Whirlpool
Nearby Things To Do
Area Sightseeing
Personalized Gallery Art Walk & Artist Home ToursLaguna Beach
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Laguna Beach Art Tours
Family & Children's Activities
The Ocean Institute
2.6 Miles
A small museum and visitor center located at Doheny State Beach featuring interactive touch tanks and displays of local marine wildlife; it is suitable for families with children of all ages.
Family & Children's Activities
River Street Ranch
4.8 Miles
Families with young children can interact with friendly farm animals, take pony rides, and enjoy gold panning at this charming historic petting zoo.
Fitness
Orangetheory Fitness Dana Point3.7 Miles
Popular one-hour, heart-rate-based HIIT workout for the whole body.
Golf
Monarch Beach Golf Links1.0 Miles
Few golf experiences can match the blend of stunning natural beauty and variety of challenges presented at Monarch Beach Golf Links. Here, along the dramatic bluffs of Southern California, master architect, Robert Trent Jones, Jr., has fashioned an intrig
50 Monarch Beach Resort Drive North, Dana Point, USA, 92629
Club House
Monarch Beach Golf Links
18 holes , Par for course: 70Golf
Talega Golf Club10.0 Miles
Established in 2001, Talega features an 18-hole, par 72 Fred Couples “Signature” championship golf course in Orange County ranked America’s Top Golf Course (by Golf Digest/ESPN/Zagat Survey).
990 Avenida Talega, San Clemente, California, USA, 92673
Club House
Talega Golf Club
18 holes , Par for course: 72Golf
Tijeras Creek Golf Club15.0 Miles
Nestled in gently rolling terrain surrounded by rugged hillsides, Tijeras Creek embraces a natural beauty and intimacy all its own. The course incorporates its scenic beauty with the playability of one of Southern California's finest treasures. This spect
29082 Tijeras Creek, Rancho Santa Margarita, California, USA, 92688
Club House
Tijeras Creek Golf Club
18 holes , 6613 yards , Par for course: 72Ski
Bear Mountain or Snow Summit
Swimming
Dana Strands Beach
1.2 Miles
Swimming
Crown Valley Community Pool
4.5 Miles