Raya Orange County

Raya sits at 1 Ritz Carlton Dr in Dana Point, perched high above the coastline. It is a twenty-minute walk from Salt Creek Beach and overlooks the same waters as Dana Point Harbor and Strand Beach.

The menu leans into modern seafood fusion, though the real draw is the vantage point. Unlike the local casual beach shacks that prioritize salt-air informality, Raya offers a formal, structured experience that leans into the site's geography. The room runs smart and elegant, matching a crowd that expects more polish than the neighboring coastal grills provide. If you want a controlled environment to watch the Pacific, this is the superior choice, as it captures the same horizon without the sand and chaos of the Strand Beach surf break below.