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Santa Monica
Shutters on the Beach
As one of only two luxury hotels on the beach in Santa Monica, Shutters offers
breathtaking ocean views in a beach-house setting that combines the barefoot ease of
the west coast with the elegance of Cape Cod and the north-east. Stylish rooms and
suites feature hardwood floors and are as luxe as can be. The ONE Spa is a favourite
among residents and celebrities, the pool deck boasts private cabanas and spectacular
ocean views, while local activities range from cycling and volleyball to yoga on the
beach. The restaurants are equally impressive, from the refined 1 Pico to the more
casual Coast and the multi-purpose Living Room with its views of the Pacific. The
service is stellar, the setting idyllic – sometimes the classics are classic for a reason.
Palm Springs
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
Sitting atop a bluff overlooking Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, The Ritz-
Carlton, Rancho Mirage offers sweeping desert views, fine dining and one of the best
spas in the area. Rooms and suites are elegantly decorated in dark browns, sandy
tones and green accents, all of which complement the mountain and desert vistas
from the patios and balconies. More stunning cliffside views are on offer at The Edge
Steakhouse, with casual eats available at State Fare Bar & Kitchen. With 16 treatment
rooms, many with private terraces, plus zones for yoga and meditation, the spa is
exceptional. Other highlights include two outdoor pools (one for adults only) and
plenty of stone fire pits – perfect for making s’mores or curling up with a glass of wine.
Newport Beach
The Resort at Pelican Hill®
Located just north of Newport Beach on over 500 acres of California coastline,
The Resort at Pelican Hill knows how to make an impression. Italian influences are
everywhere. The manicured hills and terracotta roofs give a luxury Tuscan vibe, while
the massive circular pool, inspired by the Colosseum in Rome, boasts breathtaking
ocean views and is ringed by terraced decks and private cabanas. Stylish bungalows
offer wood-beamed ceilings, limestone-framed fireplaces and deep-soaking tubs.
Villas are next level, with ocean views, kitchens, dining rooms and private butlers. The
excellent spa offers daily beach walks, golfers have access to two 18-hole courses, and
diners can choose between California classics and the flavours of northern Italy.
San Diego
Hotel del Coronado
Having recently emerged from a $400 million renovation, this landmark hotel just keeps
on getting better. Popular among celebrities and beach-loving families for over 130
years, The Del is ideally located on the powdery white sands of the Pacific coast yet is
only a stone’s throw from sizzling San Diego. The 757 guestrooms are split between a
number of distinctly different buildings, including the original Victorian beachfront hotel
built in 1888, the modern Cabanas building just steps from the pool, the beachfront
Views building complete with sunset-facing balconies, and the private, luxurious and
exclusive Beach Village. Facilities include a slew of great restaurants, numerous outdoor
pools, an award-winning spa, shops, watersports and even an ice rink in winter.
Laguna Beach
Montage Laguna Beach
Perched on a coastal bluff with white-sand beaches below, Montage Laguna Beach
fuses excellent amenities with genuine warmth and character. Proximity to the beach
and ocean is one of the main attractions and guestrooms, suites and villas all feature
patios or balconies with panoramic views. Dining areas have exceptional vistas too:
through floor-to-ceiling windows at the excellent Loft restaurant, and from the terrace
of the Mosaic Bar and Grille, at the edge of the bluff just 50 feet above the ocean.
Naturally the spa is ocean-facing too and offers everything from massages to yoga
and tai chi. To this you can add three sparkling pools, a comprehensive kids’ club and
activities ranging from surfing and kayaking to whale and dolphin watching.
San Diego
Pendry San Diego
The very first Pendry to open, this fashionable hotel is located in the heart of the
historic Gaslamp Quarter, close to downtown attractions and an eclectic mix
of restaurants, shops and nightlife. Not that you need to leave the hotel to be
wined and dined. There’s casual all-day dining at Provisional; high-end seafood
at Lionfish; craft beer and pretzels at Nason’s Beer Hall; Vegas-style partying
at the Oxford Social Club; the lively rooftop Pool House; classy cocktails at
Fifth & Rose; even a Moët & Chandon vending machine. Rooms are bright and
welcoming with plenty of natural wood and Pendry-print wallpaper. The rooftop
pool is the envy of the neighbourhood, and the intimate spa is the perfect retreat
from the demands of daily life.
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