Celebrate the Holidays with Tea at the Ritz CarltonThe holidays are in full swing at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel, one of Southern California’s premier properties. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with a scrumptious Holiday Tea Mondays though Thursdays through Dec. 22 ($49, reservations required). Savory canapés include quail egg and black truffle salad and potato blinis while the sweet menu features delectable treats such as maple cream puffs, bourbon pecan tarts and cranberry macaroons. Continue favorite traditions with loved ones at the Ritz Carlton’s Teddy Bear Tea Sunday, Dec. 18 ($65, reservations required). Enjoy finger sandwiches and pastries and bring an unwrapped teddy bear for donation to Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Be sure not to miss the elaborate Holiday Gingerbread Display (through Dec. 31), which took the pastry team more than 400 hours to create! One Ritz-Carlton Dr., Dana Point, 949.240.2000. ritzcarlton.com