Location. The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel is located in Dana Point, Calif., overlooking a scenic stretch of the Pacific Ocean with Catalina Island in the distance. The hotel stands 150 feet above the ocean surf and sits adjacent to the Monarch Beach Golf Links. Dana Point Harbor is less than one mile away. Magnolia Square's various boutiques are less than four miles from the property. Hotel Features. The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel features polished marble floors, grand floral arrangements and a silver-leaf ceiling dome in the lobby. Named for its location above sea level, Restaurant 162' serves a variety of fresh fish and other seafood. Eno is a tasting room that showcases wine, chocolate and cheese and features more than 500 labels and 50 wines by the glass. Various cocktails and light cuisine are available in The Bar and Dana Pool Bar. The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel provides an on-site health spa with saunas, steam rooms and massage services, specialized body treatments and facials. Two outdoor freeform pools and adjoining spa tubs are located in garden areas located around both hotel wings. The fitness facility features ocean views and includes cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel is listed in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Guestrooms. The 393 guestrooms at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel showcase vivid artwork and fresh flowers. Featuring soft cream and muted blue colors, beds consist of Anichini linens and goose-down comforters. Standard room amenities include 42-inch, flat-screen televisions with cable channels, DVD players, and high-speed Internet access. Coffeemakers and minibars are provided in each room. Bathrooms include double marble vanities, makeup mirrors, terry-cloth bathrobes and Ritz-Carlton Spa Fresh toiletries.

Expert Tip. California grey whales annually migrate between January and April. Their path takes them past the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel where guests can easily view the migration.

Room Types:

Garden / Pool View Deluxe Room:   One king bed or two double beds with 400-thread-count linens and down duvet. 400 square feet. Furnished step-out balcony with garden or pool view. Desk. Chaise lounge. 42-inch flat-screen plasma TV with DVD player. Bathroom with double marble vanity, makeup mirror, European bath products, and bathrobes.

Club Level Garden Exec Suite for 2:   One king bed. Desk. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper.

Ocean View Deluxe Room:   One king bed or two double beds with 400-thread-count linens and down duvet. 400 square feet. Furnished step-out balcony with ocean view. Desk. Chaise lounge. 42-inch flat-screen plasma TV with DVD player. Bathroom with double marble vanity, makeup mirror, European bath products, and bathrobes.

Club Level Ocean Room for 2:   One king bed or two double beds. Desk. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Complimentary newspaper.

Club Garden View for 2 People:   One king bed or two double beds with 400-thread-count linens and down duvet. 400 square feet. Furnished step-out balcony with garden or pool view. Desk. Chaise lounge. 42-inch flat-screen plasma TV with DVD player. Bathroom with double marble vanity, makeup mirror, European bath products, and bathrobes. Access to Club lounge with oceanfront view, concierge services, and five complimentary food and beverage presentations daily.

Executive Suite:   One king bed. 784 square feet. Furnished step-out balcony with view of garden or pool. 42-inch flat-screen plasma TV with DVD player. Down duvet, Anichini linens. Desk, chaise longue. Main bathroom with double marble vanity, plush robes, makeup mirror, spa products. Living area with half-bath.

Driving Directions: From John Wayne Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 21 miles.

Take I-405 (San Diego Freeway) south to I-5 south. Exit to Crown Valley Parkway and turn right. Turn left onto Pacific Coast Highway. Turn right on Ritz Carlton Drive. The hotel is located on the left.