A Romantic Getaway in Southern California: Terranea Resort

A romantic getaway in Southern California.

Terranea Resort, A Romantic Getaway in Southern California

Last weekend, we celebrated my client’s wedding at Terranea Resort, the only luxury resort in Los Angeles County, which makes it a perfect romantic getaway in Southern California. I had heard about it for years, but for some reason, weย had yet to visit.ย Located in Rancho Palos Verdes, you feel like you are a million miles from the manic energy of LA, where the beauty of nature is preserved and the cliffs meet the sea for views I thought only existed in northern California.

A Review of Terranea Resort

What I Loved: The Spa. You can get a day pass at the spa just to use the facilities, which includes a coed outdoor pool with fire pits, and outdoor hot tubs/steam rooms/saunas in both the men’s and women’s dressing areas.ย I do recommend splurging on a massage, thoughโ€”it was incredible!

What Disappointed Me: The food. We ate at Nelson’s, Bashi, and the Spa Cafe, and everything just felt like overpriced, mediocre resort foodโ€”i.e. their avocado toast was just toast topped with guacamole. We decided not to splurge on Mar’cel for that reason.

What I’m Going to be a Snob About: The decor. Though Terranea opened in 2008, it is already in need of a revamp. Our Casita room had a gorgeous view, and a very nice bathroom, but the decor itself was bland and uninspired.

Where to Get the Hero Shot: An overhead shot just above Cielo Point where the pool meets the seaside cliffs.

Final Thoughts: Terranea is really great for families. They have multiple pools, though the beautiful adults-only Vista pool, is closed until summer. There are lots of activities to entertain kids, and there is a beautiful 9-holeย golf course. Though it could use some improvements, I would return for the spa and the views.

A romantic getaway in Southern California.

Hero shot above Cielo Point

A romantic getaway in Southern California.

A romantic getaway in Southern California.

A romantic getaway in Southern California.

A romantic getaway in Southern California.

Our Casita Room

Ireland or Southern California?! Thank you, rain!

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