The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel - Dana Point

Five Diamond Award-winning resort perched on a seaside bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Dana Point

Amenities & Activities

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel offers two outdoor pools, a tennis court, and a full-service spa with beauty services, body scrubs, and facial treatments. Guests can borrow bicycles, play table tennis, or use the fitness center with yoga classes. The property also provides electric vehicle charging stations, a minimarket on site, and a car hire service for exploring nearby Salt Creek Beach Park and Dana Point Harbor.

Dining Options

Dining at the Ritz Laguna includes KAHANI, a restaurant serving modern Indian cuisine, and RAYA, which focuses on sustainable seafood and coastal Latin dishes. TAIKUN Omakase offers a 16-course omakase with designated seating times, while 180 BLU is a cliffside lounge with handcrafted cocktails and small plates. Additional venues are the RITZ Lobby Bar, The Market Place, and the Dana Pool Cade for poolside food and drinks.

Room Accommodations

Rooms at the Dana Point Ritz-Carlton feature ocean-inspired décor, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, a work desk, and a DVD player. Select guest rooms offer exclusive ocean view balconies, and first-floor ocean view rooms include outdoor pits. Bottled water, a coffee machine, and room service are provided in every accommodation.

Spa & Wellness

The spa at the Laguna Niguel Ritz-Carlton has a steam room, sauna, and spa lounge, plus treatments like massage, manicure, pedicure, and hair styling. Guests can use the fitness center with fitness classes and yoga sessions, or relax in the outdoor pools with sun loungers and umbrellas. Spa/wellness packages are available, and the facility includes body scrub and facial treatments.

Family & Pet-Friendly

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is dog-friendly with a $350 pet fee, and provides pet baskets, bowls, and pet amenities upon request. Children can use the playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, and participate in unique programs that integrate local ecology and arts. The property also hosts a signature Surfing Santa Contest that benefits charity, and has an art gallery partnership with Dawson Cole Fine Art in the lobby.

• Location: Seaside bluff overlooking the Pacific, 6 min from Dana Point Harbor
• Rooms: Ocean view balconies and first-floor rooms with outdoor pits
• Dining: KAHANI (modern Indian), RAYA (sustainable seafood), TAIKUN Omakase
• Wellness: Full-service spa with steam room, sauna, and fitness classes
• Family: Children's playground, eco-arts programs, Surfing Santa Contest
• Pet-Friendly: Dogs welcome with pet basket, bowls, and amenities ($350 fee)