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 paddleboarding (SUP), skimboarding, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, dolphin safaris, tide pool exploration, and other invigorating water activities are offered locally.

Lost Pier CafeLost Pier Cafe

Our sandy cafe 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.

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Guests may charge Lost Pier costs to their rooms.

Young's Beach ShackYoung's Beach Shack

Young's Beach Shack is a coastal classic, reimagined. Our new beachside café welcomes locals and visitors alike to stop by for a drink and a bite, and enjoy the incredible and culturally rich Salt Creek Beach.

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Aliso BeachBeach 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.
Parking $3 per hour

Beach Cam

Special Offers

But First, Breakfast

Start each day the way it should be - unhurried and fully taken care of, with complimentary breakfast for two at Harvest, The Porch, Lost Pier Cafe, or Room Service. Included every morning of your stay.

Includes:

  • Complimentary Daily Breakfast for two, each morning of the stay
  • Breakfast credit includes tax and gratuity

Valid select 2+ night stays through Summer 2026

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A Little Longer, A Lot More

Extend your stay to 3 nights or more to discover the best of Laguna Beach. Use your resort credit to golf a little more, relax a little longer, and enjoy more of the little joys found at The Ranch.

Includes:

  • Stay 3+ nights and receive a resort credit per stay to use toward dining, golf, or retail
  • Canyon Room: $100 credit
  • Creekside Studio / One Bedroom: $225 credit
  • Two-Bedroom Cottage: $300 credit

Valid select 3+ night stays through 2026

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