The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, CA, United StatesA coastal canyon retreat in the heart of Laguna Beach
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
The Ranch at Laguna Beach is an 87-acre canyon resort nestled in Aliso and Wood Canyons, blending Southern California's coastal charm with rustic luxury. The GEO Certified 9-hole par-32 course sits in the canyon floor with elevation changes on every fairway, and the resort sits directly across from Aliso Beach.
- GEO-certified nine-hole layout carved into Aliso and Wood Canyons at 2,221 yards of par-32 golf — one of the few certified sustainable courses in Southern California
- Aliso Creek winds through the canyon and crosses in front of the 6th green before eventually reaching the Pacific, giving the course a natural drama that compensates for its compact length
- Direct access to Aliso Beach a short walk from the property provides a coastal counterpoint to the inland canyon setting within the same resort stay
- Boutique resort scale — approximately 97 rooms tucked into the canyon — ensures a quietness that the Pacific Coast Highway traffic a half-mile away makes feel genuinely remote
- The Ranch's setting in a working canyon means wildlife encounters — coyotes, red-tailed hawks, deer — are routine, particularly at dawn and dusk tee times
The Course
- Ben Brown's Golf Course — 9 holes, par 32
Ben Brown's Golf Course · 6th (Par 3)
A 140-yard par 3 that plays across Aliso Creek, which cuts directly in front of the green at the base of Aliso and Wood Canyons. Tall creek-bed reeds and an unusually long flagstick manipulate depth perception, and the creek — which ultimately spills into the Pacific Ocean — provides genuine penal consequence for any short shot.
Restaurants & Bars
- Harvest Restaurant
On Property
Boutique Spa- Heated Outdoor Pool
GEO Certified Golf
Beach Access (Aliso Beach)- Sand Volleyball
Fitness Center
March - May
Southern California's spring brings reliably mild temperatures into the canyon, wildflowers on the surrounding hillsides, and clear air before summer marine layer sets in along the coast.
Ask the pro shop to assign you hole 6 last in your loop — the par-3 plays 140 yards over Aliso Creek, which cuts in front of the green, and the combination of tall creek-side reeds and an extra-long flagstick can genuinely distort depth perception even for experienced players. Stay for lunch at The Harvest afterward; the canyon view from the patio is the best seat in Laguna.
Joining The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Resort golf club (loyalty/membership program for public course). The Ranch at Laguna Beach offers the Barefoot Club, a golf membership program with three qualification pathways — local resident, loyalty (24+ rounds/year), or annual fee. It is a public-access resort golf course with member perks rather than a private club requiring membership for access.
Membership Categories
- Local Resident (Laguna Beach and Dana Point residents)
- Loyalty Member (24+ rounds in the past calendar year)
- Annual Fee Member (all others)
Member Benefits
- Discounted play rates
- 14-day advance tee time booking window (vs. standard 7-day)
- 10% off non-golf retail items in the Pro Shop
- Priority access to tee times
- Initiation: Not publicly listed
- Annual Dues: Not publicly listed
- How to Join: Qualify by local residency or 24+ rounds played in the past calendar year, or pay an annual membership fee; contact the golf shop at (888) 316-0959
Membership details → · (888) 316-0959
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Features &
Amenities
Folded into Aliso Canyon on 87 acres behind Laguna's coastline, The Ranch is Orange County's only beachfront golf resort — small, sustainable, and deliberately unhurried.
Nine Holes in the Canyon
The par-32 course threads the canyon floor with no homes in sight — a 1959 layout kept walkable and GEO Certified for environmental stewardship, with GPS carts and TaylorMade rentals.
Harvest
The farm-to-table dining room sources from the resort's own half-acre farm under Executive Chef Kyle St. John, with 18 craft beers on tap and canyon views down the fairways.
House of Hudson Spa
An intimate spa with massage, facials, infrared sauna, and cold plunge — scaled to the property's 97 rooms rather than a convention crowd.
Signature
Events
Live music is a nightly ritual on the canyon porch.
Live Music at The Porch
A rotating roster of local artists plays Americana, blues, and classic rock at The Porch every evening from 4 to 8, with weekend matinee sets from late morning.
One Membership.
Dozens of Destinations.
Your visit to The Ranch at Laguna Beach is coordinated by the LXV concierge — preferred tee times, dining reservations, room upgrades, and personalized welcome amenities, arranged before you arrive. One of more than 55 properties in the LXV network.
Getting
Here
The Ranch at Laguna Beach31106 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Tel: +1 888-316-0959
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
About 15 miles — 20 to 30 minutes by car, the natural gateway to coastal Orange County.
Long Beach Airport (LGB)
About 32 miles — roughly 45 minutes by car.
Los Angeles International (LAX)
About 52 miles — 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic.