Lovely place. Most hotels in CA are smoke free, and at a top tier one like the Ritz Carlton, I'd imagine there'd be more strict enforcement given the upscale guests and their sensitivities. Going to the beach might help, but with a resort dining area located next to the narrow strand of sand there, you may have to walk up/down the coast a bit to avoid non-smokers. Public beaches are also non-smoking zones, but I've enjoyed a few cigars at beaches without getting cited.
Let me know if you're going, and we can get together for a smoke. My patio is a smoking zone. I'm about 40 miles away. Just don't bring your camping gear...