The Ranch at Laguna Beach  

Tucked into verdant Aliso Canyon in South Laguna, this four-star resort sits minutes from the Pacific and a short drive to Treasure Island Beach, Aliso Beach Park, Victoria Beach and the Sawdust Art Festival Grounds.

Set across 87 acres, The Ranch at Laguna Beach offers 97 cottage‑inspired rooms with private balconies or patios, refrigerators and microwaves, and in-room bathrobes and slippers. The property blends boutique-spa calm with a working biodynamic farm and nine fairways for a farm‑to‑fairway vibe.

Soak in outdoor and indoor pools, unwind in a hot tub or sauna, or book massages and facials at the boutique spa. Play on the on-site golf course, hit the fitness center, grab essentials at the gift shop, and use the complimentary beach shuttle to get to the sand—plus free wired and wireless internet and a car charging station.

Chunky 3,127 sq ft of event space with five meeting rooms, complimentary high-speed wired internet, limo/town car service and valet parking make it easy to mix work and leisure.

Farm-to-table Californian cuisine stars at Harvest Restaurant, one of three on-site eateries. There’s also a coffee shop/cafe, poolside and beach bars, two lounges, and room service (limited hours); full breakfasts are available daily for a fee.