The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Rustic elegance in Orange County
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About an hour’s drive south of Los Angeles, The Ranch at
Laguna Beach feels more like a secluded nature retreat than a high-end resort.
Just across the Pacific Coast Highway from the beach, the hotel is hidden
within two canyons on 87 verdant acres. Expect to see deer calmly grazing on
the golf course or hear an owl’s melancholy hoot while roasting s’mores at the fire
pit.
The property, an iconic part of Laguna Beach’s social scene
for the last half-century as a golf club and hotel, was saved from obsolescence by local entrepreneur Mark Christy — owner
of the surf brand Hobie Sports. After a multi-million-dollar restoration, the
coastal-chic-meets-sustainability resort features 97 ranch-style rooms, ample
private event space and family-friendly outdoor activities galore.
Whether you want to escape and unwind at the property’s spa or
try stand-up paddle boarding out on the Pacific Ocean, The Ranch at Laguna
Beach caters to both chill and thrill-seekers alike.
Getting There
31106 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, California 92651
TEL888-676-8605
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
SNA (24-35 min)
LGB (35-50 min)
LAX (55 min-1 h 10 min)