Perched on a scenic bluff, this Mediterranean resort features chic rooms, stunning ocean views, and top-notch service that ensures a luxurious escape.
"Brews & Bites is back at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel in Dana Point on Sunday, February 19, featuring craft beer brands and snacks." - Farley Elliott
"The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is one of Southern California’s most striking hospitality destinations. The property hugs the cliffs above Dana Point, its lobby-level restaurant featuring floor-to-ceiling glass windows that overlook winding pathways down to a sandy beach and the endless horizon of the Pacific Ocean. It’s an idyllic, and expensive, getaway for Angelenos, Orange County locals, tourists, and anyone else eager for a night out with a view. But the hotel is also home to one of the area’s best-kept culinary secrets, a rising star Indian chef who has quietly become one of the most in-demand cooks for weddings, Diwali celebrations, and other Indian American events and festivals." - Nandita Godbole
"Perched on a "gorgeous seaside bluff" between Los Angeles and San Diego, this Mediterranean-inspired four-story hotel has fountains and French doors that open onto private terraces. "I felt as if we were in the tropics." Rooms have walk-in closets and are decorated in sea and sand tones. "Service was unmatched." Raya serves pan-Latin coastal cuisine that focuses on sustainable seafood, local produce, and organic meat; EnoSteak serves prime and grass-fed, pasture-raised beef and organic produce. "The views from this property are beautiful, and the grounds are perfectly maintained."
"The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is hosting its next Culinary Cookout on the Coast on Friday, August 26, with food from postmaster Daniel Castillo of nearby Heritage Barbecue." - Farley Elliott
"Total immersion is the draw of the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, which sits on a bluff 150 feet above the Pacific’s craggy coastline. The hotel delivers Ritz-Carlton’s trademark luxury—two pools with bucolic garden views, beach butlers on the sand—but also an authentic sense of place. Naturalists lead whale-watching and snorkeling excursions, as well as an ocean-inspired art program that was developed by marine-life artist Wyland. Spa treatments include seaweed wraps, marine collagen facials, and a foot massage inspired by the rhythm of the ocean. Even the resort’s marble-bedecked interiors integrate the environment, including a sculpture in the lobby by artist James Aarons made of 225 ceramic and gold pieces inspired by American cliff swallows, which migrate through the area. Shuttles take guests to and from the swimmable, surfable Salt Creek public beach below. Meals at the six restaurants are indulgent but never fussy, whether it’s pasture-raised beef and artisanal cheese at enoSTEAK, or pan-seared scallops with morita-glazed pork belly at the pan-Latin restaurant Raya. Pro tip: Before the sun dips below the horizon, grab a spot by a fire pit at the lounge 180blu, order a tamarind-togarashi margarita, and enjoy the views of the Pacific."
