The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Hotel · Dana Point
One Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
Highlights
Oceanfront resort offering yoga, spa, fine dining & stunning views
Oceanfront resort offering yoga, spa, fine dining & stunning views
"Reopening on February 6 at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, Kahani from chef Sanjay Rawat is settling into the former steakhouse space with a bigger menu inspired by his recent travels to India that includes pakoda chaat (onion fritters), Goan-style kothal (jackfruit) curry, and chicken tikka masala, and the dining room will feature new artwork by local Indian American artist Arun Prem." - Matthew Kang
"Set amid sweeping Pacific vistas, this coastal property emphasizes nature-based family programming through its Eco-Adventure Center, which coordinates whale-watching, surf lessons, oceanfront golf, e-bike tours, and beach yoga. The kid-focused Ritz Kids program complements these adventures with nature hikes, animal yoga, arts and crafts, and even hands-on activities like squid dissection." - AFAR
"Hidden in the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in Dana Point, Chef Sanjay Rawat has long been the hotel’s chef de cuisine whose boisterous, flavorful Indian feasts—particularly for weddings and annual festivals like Diwali—have been in high demand but largely unavailable to casual diners and even hotel guests. He will run the property’s massive multi-day Diwali festival, including a big $225 dinner on November 4, and his inventive, playful presentations translate into what could be some of the most incredible Indian fine dining in Southern California, from spiced Chilean sea bass with roasted delicata squash to an exceptional rack of lamb over forbidden rice and handi sauce, transforming a venue that was previously a staid hotel steakhouse." - Farley Elliott
"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
