Five star Ritz Dana Point is truly a world class hotel and location.
https://www.reservations.com/hotel/the-ritz-carlton-laguna-niguel?rmcid=dsa&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1NbhBRCBARIsAKOTmUsRRy5fejfojkOdclUN lXjDSvp-1Z_-ZnaN41VfuF2IGlHzoTrvpS8aAvZWEALw_wcB
Budget friendly Oceanside CA has a few smaller hotels along the beach as does Carlsbad area.
In Huntington Beach mid priced hotels downtown and a few on PCH are worth checking into.
Post a nightly range and we could help you narrow it down.