Terranea Resort
Los Angeles, United States · ★★★★★ · 9.0/10 Exceptional · guest rating
5-star resort on the Pacific in Rancho Palos Verdes, south of the Los Angeles area, with five restaurants, a spa, a 9-hole golf course and several pools.
Terranea Resort is at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes, on the cliffs of Los Angeles County's south coast. It is not a city hotel: it is a large resort designed to stay put, with ocean views, coastal trails and access to tide pool areas. It is about 55 minutes by car from LAX, so arrange your transfer before you travel and ask the hotel about the available options.
The offering includes five restaurants, several poolside bars, a full-service spa, golf, mini golf, kayaking, archery, yoga and Pilates classes, and a kids' club. Accommodations range from rooms to bungalows and villas, some with a fireplace and kitchen. Many activities take place outdoors, by the water, and it is worth confirming with the hotel what is available on your dates, because schedules and sea conditions can change.
Why stay here
- 5-star resort on the cliffs above the Pacific
- Five restaurants, poolside bars and a spa
- Golf, kayaking, trails and tide pools
- Children's pool, water slide and kids' club
- Tip: it is about 55 minutes from LAX, so arrange your transfer before you travel
The setting
The resort spreads across a peninsula above the sea, with low buildings that open toward the water. Rooms feature modern bathrooms with a freestanding tub, living areas with large windows and, in some cases, four-poster beds and balconies with ocean views. There is a large pool area with lounge chairs, a children's pool and a water slide. Ask for an ocean-view accommodation if that is what you want most.
What we like
- Clifftop location with open views of the Pacific
- Five restaurants, several bars and a full-service spa
- Golf, kayaking, trails and tide pools in the same setting
- Children's pool, slide and kids' club: good for families
- Varied accommodations, from rooms to villas
Worth knowing
- It is far from downtown Los Angeles and about 55 minutes from LAX
- It is a large resort: it can be crowded in peak season
Don't miss
Walk the coastal trail and, at low tide, take a look at the tide pools. Nearby are the Point Vicente Lighthouse and the Abalone Cove reserve. A sunset with an ocean view at one of the restaurants rounds out the day.
Facilities
- Five restaurants and a café
- Poolside bars
- Pools with a kids' area and slide
- Full-service spa, sauna and steam room
- Golf course and mini golf
- Yoga and Pilates classes
- Kayaking, archery and eco-tours
- Trails and bike rentals
- Kids' club and babysitting
- Complimentary local shuttle within 5 miles
- Electric vehicle charging
- Pets accepted
Location
Terranea is at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes, on the south coast of Los Angeles County. The Marineland overlook is about a 7-minute walk away and the coastal trail 8; the Point Vicente Lighthouse and the Abalone Cove reserve are about 2 minutes by car. LAX is about 55 minutes away by car; traffic varies.
Address: 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, 90275
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Frequently asked questions
Is Terranea in the city of Los Angeles?
No. It is in Rancho Palos Verdes, on the county's south coast, about 55 minutes by car from LAX. It is a coastal resort, not a downtown hotel.
What activities does the resort offer?
There is golf, mini golf, kayaking, archery, yoga and Pilates classes, trails and eco-tours. Some activities may require a reservation; ask the hotel what is available on your dates.
Is it a good place for kids?
The resort is listed as family friendly and has a children's pool, a water slide, a kids' club and babysitting service. Confirm ages, hours and conditions with the hotel.
Should I rent a car?
The resort offers a complimentary local shuttle within a limited radius, but to get around Los Angeles you will need a car or other transportation. Ask the hotel what transfer options exist.
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