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10 of the Best Beach Resorts in California


 

California is, without a doubt, one of the most visited states in the US. The Golden State’s sunny climate, many opportunities for adventure and amazing food scene, make it an incredible destination for travellers of all ages. It has some of the most stunning beaches in the world, including famous ones like Venice Beach, Malibu Beach and Santa Monica Beach. Here it is easy to make the best vacation itinerary California has a rich cultural heritage and is home to many world-famous attractions, including Hollywood, the Golden Gate Bridge and Disneyland. Additionally, with its diverse landscape, California offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking surfing and whale watching.

To ensure you enjoy your time to the maximum, California has many luxurious beach resorts that offer top-notch amenities, such as spas, golf courses and fine dining. The resorts appeal to a wide range of tastes from couples seeking a romantic getaway to families in search of an activity-filled holiday. There’s also a resort for every budget from expensive luxury resorts as well as more affordable properties but all in all they all provide a beach-vibe holiday experience. Finally, California is a year-round destination that you should explore! Scroll down for a list of the best 10 beach resorts in California.

 

1. Montage Laguna Beach – Laguna Beach

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Montage is situated on 30 acres in the heart of Laguna Beach perched on a coastal bluff above the Pacific. The beachfront property is pure luxury featuring two outdoor pool decks, a 20,000-square-foot spa and three signature restaurants with spectacular views of the California coast. All the 248 spacious rooms, suites and beach bungalows here face the sea and are adorned with local artwork on the walls, marble baths and comfortable feathertop beds. The art-inspired property has a Craftsman-style architecture that will gift you sweeping panoramas of the Pacific. For an authentic local feel visit Studio one of the three onsite restaurants for contemporary California coastal cuisine, as well as chef’s tasting menus. The lovely outdoor pool is lined with private cabanas, as well as a Jacuzzi and a children’s play area.

Practical Information
Address: 30801 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Call: +1 866-271-6953
Hours: Open 24 hours

 

2. Terranea Resort – Rancho Palos Verdes

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Situated in a breathtaking location on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with 270-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Terranea Resort truly defines the luxury oceanside experience. Picturesque sunrises and sunsets are guaranteed in this unique 102 acres of coastal setting that beckons to be explored and discovered. Rancho Palos Verdes area is known for its dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Catalina Island, and Los Angeles, as well as for its highly-ranked schools, extensive horse and hiking trails, and for being one of the wealthiest ZIP codes in the United States in terms of household income and property prices. During your stay here you can relax in a wide range of oceanfront comfort and indulge in a host of luxurious amenities including fine dining, an award-winning golf course, four swimming pools, boutiques, and adventures on both land and at sea. This resort also serves as the ultimate getaway for celebrities. Famous guests include Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Orlando Bloom, Julia Garner, Selma Blair, Mariah Carey, and Gwyneth Paltrow among others.

Practical Information
Address: 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Call: +1 855-938-4047
Hours: Open 24 hours

 

3.  Shutters on the Beach – Santa Monica

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Shutters on the Beach occupies prime oceanfront Santa Monica real estate, metres away from the Santa Monica Pier and a short bike ride to Venice beach. This top-notch luxury beachfront hotel is the perfect getaway that offers guests a host of activities such as surf lessons, yoga on the beach and bike rentals just steps away from your room. Shutters on the Beach takes inspiration from the traditional American beach resort architecture of the early 20th century. Around the hotel, you’ll see works by Modern art greats like David Hockney, Robert Motherwell, Claes Oldenburg and Roy Lichtenstein. Sitting right on the sands of Santa Monica Bay; you can see the Pacific from the pool and Jacuzzi, surrounded by chaise loungers and private cabanas. To crown it all, two ocean-view restaurants serve up the best in Californian-inspired cuisine.

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Practical Information
Address: 1 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Call: +1 310-458-0030
Hours: Open 24 hours

 

4. The Resort at Pelican Hill – Newport Beach

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The Italian-inspired resort boasts a massive, circular Coliseum Pool where you can gaze at the surf off in the distance while floating the day away. Families will particularly enjoy the property thanks to its abundant outdoor activities for teens and the Camp Pelican program and clubhouse, which offers games for kids ages 4 to 12. Adults also have opportunities for a round of golf on the spectacular golf course or rejuvenating at the Spa. There are seven separate coves along the 3.2 miles of beach, offering spectacular sunbathing, swimming and surfing.  Furthermore, the resort is adjacent to 50,000 acres of protected open space, parks and trails.

FYI-For General Public tee times, reservations may be made fourteen days in advance and availability is limited.

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Practical Information
Address: 22701 S Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657
*Reservations are required in advance, book online or call 844.878. 0942
Hours: Open 24 hours

 

5. Catamaran Resort Hotel – Mission Bay Beach, San Diego

The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa’s welcoming accommodations feature a balcony or patio with breathtaking views of Mission Bay, the Pacific Beach neighbourhood and the property’s lush tropical gardens. Experience the best of beach living with the spacious signature bay front suites. They offer a full-service Spa and a fine dining Restaurant on site as well as Morays Cocktail Lounge. Adjacent to the bay there is a white sandy beach with cabanas and beach chairs. For those with the sailing bug, there is a private dock from which you can rent sailboats, power boats, ocean kayaks or paddle boards. Additionally, they have a Mississippi-style sternwheeler that offers seasonal cruises on Mission bay to their guests free of charge.

Practical Information
Address: 3999 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
Call: +1 858-488-1081
Hours: Open 24 hours

 

6.  The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort – Dana Point

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This is the right place to celebrate with your sweetheart this February (the month of Love). Monarch Beach Resort is the winner of the prestigious AAA Five Diamond and Premier Resort Gold Medal Golf. It is the home to an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. built-in 2001 atop Monarch Bay, this hotel operated for many years as a St. Regis resort. In early 2021, after a few years as an independent hotel, the Monarch Beach Resort joined the Waldorf Astoria Collection, the luxury brand from Hilton Hotels. Indulge in oceanfront culinary experiences to unique coastal activities and adventures. Monarch Beach Resort features three pools: a main pool, a family pool and a lap pool at Miraval Life in Balance Spa. Lounge chairs and day beds at the main pool provide ample room for sunbathing.

Practical Information
Address: 1 Monarch Beach Resort N, Dana Point, CA 92629
Call: +1 949-234-3200
Hours: Open 24 hours

 

7.  The Ritz-Carlton Bacara – Santa Barbara

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Here, you can escape to the tranquility of two beaches just minutes from the center of charming and historic Santa Barbara. The iconic Central California resort spans 78 acres.  The property is nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, offering easy access to the region’s best vineyards. This a backdrop of golden beaches and lush mountains elevates the Ritz-Carlton Bacara’s charm and beauty. This resort is quintessential California coastal luxury designed as a Spanish village with winding paths and stucco walls capped with red tiled roofs evoking Santa Barbara’s Spanish heritage.  The restaurants offers tastes of locally sourced menus paired with equally local vintage wines by the glass at Angel Oak which houses the resort’s 12,000-bottle wine collection.

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Practical Information
Address: 8301 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Call: +1 805-968-0100
Hours: Open 24 hours

 

8. Kimpton Shorebreak – Huntington Beach Resort

Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort captures the sun-drenched spirit of California, complete with surf-inspired decor. Ideally located across from Huntington Beach Pier it is within an easy walk to downtown shops and restaurants. The Resort, is an IHG Hotel, a recipient of the prestigious Travel & Leisure 500 award in 2021. The on-site restaurant, Pacific Hideaway, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Indulge in the many available activities including, Sunday yoga classes, a daily social hour or a workout in the state-of-the-art fitness centre, open 24 hours. Here you will relax and take a stroll down the beach, take in the views from the Pier explore Main Street hit the surf, play beach volleyball or lie down on the sand.

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Practical Information
Address: 500 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Call: +1 714-861-4470
Hours: Open 24 hours

 

9. Post Ranch Inn – Big Sur

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Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur is home to California’s most luxurious accommodations, including the Post Ranch Inn. The cabins and cottages at Post Ranch Inn are strung along a rocky-ridged slip of Californian cliff. These recycled-redwood rooms offer total seclusion. Enjoy the magnificent Tree Houses, which are built on nine-foot stilts and camouflaged amongst the branches of redwood trees. In addition, the ocean rooms, located on the cliff’s edge are built almost entirely of glass for you to enjoy the unparalleled vistas. Go off the grid as there are no televisions or cell phone services here. Here you come to relax in an idyllic location and watch time fly by as you reboot a thousand feet above the Pacific. Big Sur weather is best in spring and fall, with warm and clear days, and comfortably cool nights.

FYI: All guests must be at least 18 years old.

Practical Information
Address: 47900 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920
Phone: +1 831-667-2200
Hours: Open 24 hours

 

10.  Malibu Beach Inn – Carbon Beach

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Highly recommended for the opulent southern California experience from the moment of arrival. Located on an exclusive strip of Carbon Beach nicknamed “Billionaire’s Beach,” you will be immediately confronted with the laid-back vibes blended with luxury. The hotel has stylishly appointed guestrooms with full glass doors that lead to private balconies bringing the waves closer to you. Dine at the Carbon Beach Club to sample a menu that sources ingredients from nearby farmers markets, then down it all with selected wines. Whatever your vacation needs resort-style hotel will leave you with a memorable experience.

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Practical Information
Address: 22878 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
Call: +1 800-462-5428
Hours: Open 24 hours

 

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