The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Perched on a seaside bluff in Dana Point’s Monarch Beach, this oceanfront resort is minutes from Salt Creek Beach Park and a short drive to Dana Point Harbor and Mission San Juan Capistrano. A beach hotel with close access to Monarch Beach Golf Links and nearby coastal attractions, it’s both pet-friendly and family-friendly.

Newly renovated guestrooms and a Club Level lounge pair refined, stylish design with custom furnishings and airy layouts. Rooms offer private furnished balconies with ocean views, pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, Smart TVs and mini-fridges; many rooms include DVD players and designer toiletries.

Pamper at the full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, or unwind at two outdoor pools, a spa tub, outdoor tennis courts, sauna and fitness center. Concierge, gift shops, a hair salon, supervised childcare and a poolside bar round out the on-site perks—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and hit the sand.

Event-ready with meeting rooms and roughly 26,221 sq ft (2,436 m²) of conference space, plus a business center, express check-out and complimentary wired internet; Wi‑Fi options are available (fees may apply). Self-parking is available on site (charges may apply).

Choose from five on-site restaurants, a coffee shop and multiple bars and lounges. 24-hour room service is offered and cooked-to-order breakfasts are served daily from 7–11 AM for a fee.