The Beach
Just 350 yards from one of the worlds most acclaimed beaches in Laguna Beach, The Ranch at Laguna Beach presents a variety of California beach resort and vacation activities. Take the beach path or complimentary shuttle to Aliso Beach and dine at Lost Pier Café. Spend some time exploring the 30 beaches and coves along the 7 miles of coastline. Surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), skimboarding, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, dolphin safaris, docent led tide pool exploration and other invigorating water activities are offered locally.
Lost Pier Cafe
Our sandy cafe with a full bar, welcomes local legends and sleepy explorers for fresh, beachside, artistically curated bites. With the sound of the surf and feeling of sand between your toes, allow Laguna’s natural beauty to set the pace for a true California retreat. Dive into a basket of fresh fish and chips or savor our signature coffee and warm beignets as sun rises and sets on another day in paradise.
Guests may charge Lost Pier costs to their rooms.
Young's Beach Shack
Young's Beach Shack is a coastal classic, reimagined. Our new beachside café with a full bar welcomes locals and visitors alike to stop by for a drink and a bite, and enjoy the incredible and culturally rich Salt Creek Beach.
Beach Access
For a golf cart shuttle to Pacific Coast Hwy, dial ‘0’ from your room phone or stop by the Front Desk for guest services.
Aliso Beach and Lost Pier Café are also accessible on foot. Take about an 8 min walk on the Beach Path, turn left when you get to Pacific Coast Hwy. You’ll cross the bridge and make your way down the stairs on your left. There is a pedestrian tunnel on your left that takes you to Aliso Beach. For Lost Pier Café, take a left at the sand walk way toward the lifeguard tower.
Activities
Aliso Beach is family friendly, pet friendly and includes a seaside playground and limited fire pits that are first come first serve, public restrooms and showers.
Beach Hours
Daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Paid Parking : Fees change seasonally.