The Market Place at 1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, California.

Upscale and they carry Voss water at this place for those times before 180 blu. Raya is a gourmet cuisine option. You can even catch the game here on the stools at counter and listen in with headphones.

Fireplace was crackling as hotel guests passed by carrying long boards to ride the famous waves of Salt Creek Beach. Coffee is excellent and cappuccino was of a quality I approved of.

Fresh floral arrangements throughout hotel made for a memorable experience. Rose smells lingered, as did the ocean views from The Ritz resort---highly situated on a high bluff commanding 180-degree views.