One of the few large resorts in Southern California, the 102-acre, 582-room Terranea Resort along the coast in Rancho Palos Verdes offers a range of luxury features that's unrivaled among L.A.-area properties. Aside from the sensational Pacific Ocean views and access to a rocky beach, top-notch resort amenities consist of gourmet restaurants and casual cafes, four outdoor swimming pools – including an adults-only pool – an expansive spa and fitness center with free yoga classes, nine-hole golf course, and gorgeous grounds filled with walking paths and native flora and fauna. Accommodations range from standard guest rooms to huge Casitas and Villas with full kitchens and fire pits. A kids’ club adds value, but be aware that there are a hefty daily resort fee and fee for on-site parking. In terms of oceanfront real estate and level of luxury, there are a couple of properties in the region that can compare -- Montage Laguna Beach and The Resort at Pelican Hill -- but they're significantly farther from Los Angeles.
One of the few large resorts in Southern California, the 102-acre, 582-room Terranea Resort along the coast in Rancho Palos Verdes offers a range of luxury features that's unrivaled among L.A.-area properties. Aside from the sensational Pacific Ocean views and access to a rocky beach, top-notch resort amenities consist of gourmet restaurants and casual cafes, four outdoor swimming pools – including an adults-only pool – an expansive spa and fitness center with free yoga classes, nine-hole golf course, and gorgeous grounds filled with walking paths and native flora and fauna. Accommodations range from standard guest rooms to huge Casitas and Villas with full kitchens and fire pits. A kids’ club adds value, but be aware that there are a hefty daily resort fee and fee for on-site parking. In terms of oceanfront real estate and level of luxury, there are a couple of properties in the region that can compare -- Montage Laguna Beach and The Resort at Pelican Hill -- but they're significantly farther from Los Angeles.