The Top 11 Cocktail Bars Near The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Updated June 17, 2026

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  1. Rank 1. Darkroom

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    3751 Harbor Blvd, Santa Ana, CA · Santa Ana
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  2. Rank 2. Lola Gaspar

    Mexican

    Downtown Santa Ana gastropub where Chef Luis Perez's streamlined menu—handmade tortillas, masa-based quekas, churros—reflects a deliberate turn toward quality. Grilled tomato and dried chili salsa tops tacos filled with carnitas and shrimp; vegan mushroom quekas come with confit potatoes and guacamole, cheese optional. The editing is ruthless, the execution isn't.

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    211 W Second St, Santa Ana, CA · Santa Ana
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    On the Way What's Around

  3. Rank 3. Strong Water

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    270 S Clementine St, Anaheim, CA · Anaheim
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  4. Rank 4. The Rooftop Bar

    Mediterranean

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    201 N Myers St, Oceanside, CA · Oceanside
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  5. Rank 5. Same Same

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    300 Carlsbad Village Dr #213, Carlsbad, CA · Carlsbad
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  6. Rank 6. Baby Gee

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    1227 E Fourth St, Long Beach, CA · Long Beach
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  7. Rank 7. Selva

    Colombian-Inspired

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    4137 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA · Long Beach
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  8. Rank 8. Ruta 15 Ceviche Bar Mexican Kitchen

    Mexican

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    1436 E Seventh St, Long Beach, CA · Long Beach
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  9. Rank 9. Ponto Lago

    Baja Mexican

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    7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA · Carlsbad
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  10. Rank 10. Olive & Rose

    French/Californian

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    255 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA · Long Beach
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  11. Rank 11. Understory Bar

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    12841 El Camino Real Suite 209-210, San Diego, CA · San Diego
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