THE RITZ-CARLTON, LAGUNA NIGUEL, Dana Point

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel has ocean-view rooms with views of Dana Point and the Pacific Ocean. Rooms include climate control, a sitting area, a terrace, a dressing area, and garden furniture. Rooms also have AM/FM alarm clocks and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms have balconies and outdoor fireplaces. All rooms include free Wi-Fi. Club Level access includes free breakfast and snacks throughout the day, access to a computer station, and concierge services.

Dining options at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel include enoSTEAK, a steakhouse, and 180Blu, which offers a light menu and views of the Pacific Ocean. Kahani Taikun Omakase offers a 16-course omakase experience. RAYA features coastal cuisine. Bar RAYA offers cocktails and conversation. The Market Place provides coffee, tea, pastries, salads, and sandwiches. The Dana Pool Cafe offers casual poolside dining. A Valentine's-inspired tea experience in RAYA features delicacies such as roasted beet sandwiches and green tea cake with passion fruit whip.

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel offers activities such as Stand Up Paddleboarding, E-Bike Tours, Pickleball, and Squid Dissection. The Spa offers massages, facials, and body treatments. There is a fitness center with fitness machines and equipment. Guests can explore bike paths using electric bicycles. The hotel has multiple art galleries, including exhibits from the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters. The Ritz Kids program includes nature hikes, animal yoga, arts and crafts, and squid dissection for children ages 5 through 12. The Surfing Santa Contest and Holiday Surfboard Auction benefit Surfers Healing in November. The Surfing Heritage & Culture Center Surfboards exhibit highlights Hobie Alter's passion for the ocean.

Located in Dana Point, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is near Baby Beach (2 km), Dana Point Harbor (3 km), The Hide Drogher (2 km), Monarch Beach Resort North (1 km), Salt Creek (0.5 km), Sea Terrace Community Park (0.5 km), Strand Beach Funicular Cable Car Access (1 km), and Monarch Beach (1 km). It is 40 minutes' drive from Irvine Transportation Center and 40 km from John Wayne Airport. The Whale Capital of the West, Dana Point, offers opportunities to see whales in their natural habitat.

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel provides concierge desk service, elevators, and staff who speak English and Spanish. The hotel also provides Self Operating lift or a sloped entry in hotel swimming pools. The hotel has a business center and meeting spaces. Valet parking is available for a daily fee of $75. Electric car charging is available. The hotel welcomes service animals. Cats and dogs are allowed, with a fee of $350 per room. There is an outdoor pool, hot tub, gift shop, and hair salon on site. Room service, wake-up calls, dry cleaning, and laundry are available. Free Wi-Fi is accessible.