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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

Barefoot beach cafe serving up fresh California cuisine + iconic palm-fringed Pacific views.

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Guests may charge Lost Pier costs to their rooms.


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. Look for the blue umbrellas!

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 $1 per hour


Beach Cam

Featured Offers

Don't Procrastinate, Vacationate: Discounted Hotel Rates for Early Birds

Book our early bird special and receive the following:

  • $15% off room rates
  • $75 resort credit per stay towards dining or golf
  • Waived resort fee and waived overnight parking fee

Valid for select stay dates between August 13, 2023 - December 23, 2023.

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Stay Longer - Save More!

The longer you stay, the more you save!

  • Stay 2 Nights, Save 15%
  • Stay 3 or 4 Nights, Save 20%
  • Stay 5+ Nights, Save 25%

Valid for select stay dates through March 31, 2023

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The Painter Experience

Join one of the most renowned plein air painters in the world, John Cosby, for an unforgettable day of creativity and coastal inspiration. Discuss concepts over coffee, visit John’s art studio, and then pack your paints and head to the beach for your own masterpiece to come alive. After your stay, you’ll receive your painting and Cosby's demonstration painting as a memory of the experience. 

Includes: 

  • Transporation to and from The Ranch 
  • Private art instruction with John Cosby 
  • Lunch at Lost Pier 
  • Plein air painting session 
  • Delivery of your artwork and Cosby's demonstration painting 

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