I was staying at the Waldorf Astoria resort and took the complimentary tram from the hotel lobby to…read morethis beach. They have complimentary beach, umbrellas and beach chairs for resort guests. An older gentleman named Paul was manning the table right by the steps when I visited early Tuesday morning and he was extremely friendly and helped me set up my beach umbrella and beach chair. This beach is as exclusive as it gets in this area so you're able to enjoy a relaxing day on the beach without the public masses. The Monarch Beach Club restaurant is right on the water so if you get hungry you can grab a bite to eat.

Seriously........ just go! Great beach spot located in northern Dana Point. Large and wide…read morestretch of great sand with local surfers cutting the waves. Some hotels around shuttle guests to the spot, so there is usually a bit of activity going on. This last visit was with my wife and it had been a decade or more since we had been there, not much had changes at all. It's a bit of a walk (on an incline) from the parking lot, so bring some good foot coverage otherwise your feet will get black from the pavement (there are worse things in life).

Omar came over after our pool started to turn green and our last pool guy went MIA. Within 3 days…read moreour pool was back in swimming shape. It was nice to find someone who shows up on time and does what he says he's going to do. A rare thing to find these days it seems.

Omar and his crew have done an amazing job upkeep'ing my pool and outdoor area now. It's really…read morecool too that they offer different services like window cleaning pressure washing barbecue cleaning even Christmas lights. I think they even clean dryer vents, AC coils and drain water heaters all important things that I never seem to want to do ha ha, best service all around!

I have no idea where these negative reviews are coming from. Life Time in Laguna Niguel is an…read moreoutstanding gym and health club overall. The equipment is clean, well maintained, and there is a strong variety without the constant frustration of not having enough of what you need. The classes are excellent, easily as good as you will find anywhere, and the overall culture on the gym floor is a real plus. People are there to work out, not just socialize. The locker rooms are also a standout, consistently clean and clearly maintained throughout the day, and the front desk team is always friendly, professional, and welcoming while still feeling genuine (even though they are coached im sure). What really sets this location apart is how well it works for families. The kids club is far better than basic childcare, with a wide range of activities like sports skills, art, Spanish, and wall climbing. The pool area is also great for the whole family, with attentive lifeguards, fun family spaces, a separate adults-only area to relax, and good food and drinks available during the summer. It feels like a place where both parents and kids can genuinely enjoy spending time. A few things keep it from being perfect. It would be reasonable to include Parents Night Out in the already high monthly family membership rather than charging extra per child, especially since other Life Time locations do. It is also disappointing that the exceptional basketball courts are gone. Pickleball is clearly in demand, but keeping at least part of the space for a half-court basketball setup would have been a better balance. The old basketball league was a great part of the club, and it is hard not to miss it. We used to belong to the ClubSport Rennissance and it had a lot to offer too - but LT works better for us due to the better pool and kids club, nicer equipment, and more premium feel.

This is a belated review but I want to thank Life Time and my neighbor for giving me a relaxing and…read morefit time with a free pass. She brought me there, the front desk employee signed me in, and we went about our way. There is an indoor pool but the weather was good so we used the outdoor pool, which impressed me. I thought it was fantastic, both for lounging and swimming. With the weights, there was an extensive array of them, at least compared to other gyms. I didn't use the weights due to time constraints. We went to get a smoothie and I thought it was alright but unmemorable. Who even knows why? The smoothie may have been healthier (less sugar) than ones sold elsewhere. Employees behaved in a professional and courteous manner. As expected, I received a polite call and an email inquiring about whether I'd like to join. I was relieved that there was no pressure sell. The aggregate rating is a 3, but I find the gym attractive, so my rating is a 5.

We came to this park specifically for the splash pad. It's open from Memorial Day to Labor Day…read more It's a long park. Just keep driving on till you see the signs for the playground and splash pad. The splash pad has smaller splashers on one end good for younger kids and bigger slashers more in the middle and the other end. I was worried about my toddler going under the buckets because the water comes down with pretty heavy force. My kid accidentally went under it and he shockingly didn't get splatted down. It's convenient that the playground is right next to the splash pad. The kids had a great time and my son has asked to come back already. We didn't have issues with parking mid week but I can imagine it may be tight on the weekend.

Crown Valley Park has evolved over the past 30 years. What was once a simple building with a basic…read moregym has transformed into the modern age with updates that were needed. The summers are filled with summer concerts that allow families to come together and the community to enjoy music, foods from foos trucks. Fall welcomes the halloween haunts where kids make memories that last a life time. I really love hidden spots in the botanical gardens for flower lovers like me can go and just enjoy mother nature. The added butterfly garden and its butterfly chairs make it more special. The soccer fields are filled with kids and adults playing sports. The community center adds that final touch with rooms that can be rented for special events, meetings, and downstairs is access to the heated pool. 5/5 I have attended a few private events at the community center and its a great addition to the area.

Stayed here overnight and this hotel does NOT disappoint!…read more I came here a couple years earlier for an overnight stay, just like this trip I went on. Instead on this trip, I had a free room available in my account, which I wanted to redeem before expiring. First of all, the front desk people are very sweet and were very knowledgeable about the hotel and the amenities included. It was also around $35 for overnight parking, which I guess was okay considering I was only staying one night. The parking garage is adjacent to the hotel. Couple of the reasons I came is for the swimming pool and the gym. It seems this is what the hotel revolves around; that and the kid care. Entering into the hotel room, it was super clean and very nice. They have a no-smoking policy in the room, which I love because certain hotels don't have that kind of policy and the rooms smells horrible. When I woke up in the morning, I had a view of the pool and spa. It seemed there was a class in the pool and it looked really fun and I didn't know they had classes. Unfortunately, I didn't have any time to see the gym, but I will my next trip to this hotel. Next time I head to this hotel, I'll have more to review but for now, this is all I have to say. Thank you, Marriott!

Love this gym club. Lots of amenities, classes, machines, and different sports areas including…read morepickleball (not for me but I know it's the fad right now). They have events for the holidays and socials as well. The workers are all really friendly and remember us every time we come by. The child care services are convenient for us to work out or hang out and get some work done. Our kid loves the staff,except for one person, but all the rest are amazing. The only thing, I wish they had a track or allowed us to run around the building while our kid is at the child care. Treadmills are tough for me. I tried the facial services too and the esthetician was great. She recommended some treatments and it was quite relaxing.

I forget about this place! I was having work done in my home and needed to be out of the house this…read moresummer for several days. What a lovely respite. The daily pool fee is reasonable. The pool is well kept; chairs are in good shape; nice restrooms. The people at the front desk are always helpful and friendly. There's always a lifeguard on duty. Nice ambiance and views. Great to swim laps, and read and relax.

This place has so much potential but falls short for me most of the time. I understand it's for…read moreaquatics, mostly lap, swimming or lessons but some people want to just relax from the neighborhood as well. It's a little bit unnerving when you have about 10 people from this business staring at you while you're in the pool every second. When I'm a full grown adult and certified scuba. I understand their rules, but it feels a little bit looming and uncomfortable. They tend to suck the fun out of everything at this pool. No inflatables even if they're small, closing on odd days even if you have a membership. And no nighttime swimming if you want to use the Jacuzzi. Like I said a lot of potential and it seems like a decent place to take kids. But not everybody has kids and would like to enjoy it too, without people yelling about rules every second. I understand that this pool has lifeguards and that's fine, but I think they take their job a little too seriously especially if I'm the only one in the pool. Lol

Excellent Club with great choice of any sport activities.swimming, tennis, Raquettes ball , Pickett…read moreball , .......

Since I just moved to the neighborhood and The Club is within walking distance I frequent the gym…read morehere often if not daily. It is a small gym and the equipment is older (especially the weights and the weight machines) yet besides basic leg machines you can find here everything you need. Since it is a small space it can get crowded very fast especially when teenagers decide to hang out (not work out). From time to time you will have a macho guy with an attitude show up but overall it is a friendly place. The lap pool is nice if you can visit during fall and winter. Once the kids are out- just forget it. I cannot even imagine what the summer will be like. With that goes the bathrooms- water everywhere. I hope they will have the maintenance people visit more often during the busy times. The hot tub is nice as long as you don't have kids making out in there- again- the school months are the most enjoyable. The tennis courts are nice but tend to fill up fast so unless you sign up you are out of luck. I have yet to try the racquetball but am planning on it. As for the staff some are real friendly and nice some grumpy and bitter. All depends who is on the shift. Overall not a bad place to keep in shape.

I'm basing my four star review in comparison to Crunch in San Clemente so any gym is to get a…read morebetter score!! 24 hour fungus is paradise for workout addicts. The equipment is so much better and it's not as loud and the people are nicer especially the employees who actually seem to be mildly interested in their jobs. I really like the ellipticals and so much variety for workout equipment! They have workout classes too. Great parking.

I just arrived at this location (10:15 Saturday). The gym is busy. I went to the restroom and found…read moreit to stink of urine (urinals are rarely cleaned here it seems as this is an angling issue) and one of the stalls was a total mess. I told the front desk. The club is reasonably clean otherwise.