Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, California - Review

An aerial view of the Terranea Resort property

In addition to the main 360-room hotel that comprises 32 suites and 20 neighboring bungalows, the resort also includes 50 oceanfront casitas and 32 detached villas. The smallest of the rooms is still an ample 450 square feet, while the villas range from 1,850 to a whopping 2,800 square feet. Located in a secluded enclave, the villas each feature their own full kitchen (but who wants to cook while they're on vacation?), living room, and private garage, while some have private outdoor hot tubs and fireplaces. The casitas, or "small houses," have private entrances that provide a luxurious, residential feel, and the bungalows, although closer to the main building, offer views while providing direct access to the resort's four restaurants, three pools and lavish spa.

A guest suite	Spa lap pool

Making the most of the prevalent SoCal sunshine, Terranea makes it easy to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, including tennis, horseback riding, kayaking, scuba diving, and even a surf camp. There is also a public nine-hole, three-par oceanfront golf course and a walking trail along the coastline leading to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. The center features exhibits highlighting the history of the Peninsula and its wildlife.  Unwind at The Spa at Terranea, a 50,000-square-foot retreat that offers sweeping ocean views and customized services in 25 treatment rooms. If relaxing by the pool is more your style, there are three heated swimming pools on the property with private cabanas and food service.

One of Terranea's four restaurants, The Terranea Grill, offers poolside salads, sandwiches and cocktails. For a casual meal, Catalina Kitchen offers breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch and an evening menu that features California market cuisine with a Mediterranean influence. Don't miss out on Terranea's signature gourmet restaurant, mar'sel, a classic Southern California oceanfront restaurant featuring herbs and vegetables grown on the property. Another notable restaurant, Nelson's, is located directly above the Pacific and offers a fun, sports bar-like atmosphere and regional California favorites.

If you're looking for that fast-paced Los Angeles experience, or proximity to Hollywood and Venice Beach, Terranea is not the place for you. Perfect as an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city without having to go too far, Terranea's peninsula location gives its guests the feeling of an island getaway, without requiring a boat or plane.

Terranea Resort 6610 Palos Verdes Dr. S. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 310-265-2800 | Reserve with KIWI Collection for the best rate! www.terranea.com

View more Terranea Resort Photos
Read more about Terranea Resort in our Blog
Read more about The Spa at Terranea in our Review