Retreat to The Resort at Pelican Hill, a luxury getaway set over 500 acres of prime Californian coastline. The resort is just 45 minutes drive south of Los Angeles and close to the delightful town of Newport Beach making for a relaxing break after the fun and glamour of a stay in the City of Angels. Or why not stay a few days at the end of your
California fly drive holiday?
Golfers will be in paradise with 36 holes over 2 beautifully landscaped courses that hug the coast and play past the native fir trees. After a morning on the links head to the opulent spa, an award winning haven of 22 treatment rooms, herbal steam rooms, saunas and relaxation rooms. Kids will love Resort at Pelican Hill with Camp Pelican, for younger children, offering a full range of activities to keep them entertained. Teenagers 13-17 can join the seasonal Latitude group, which hosts a relaxed programme of activities from surfing to Xbox days in a private villa.
For those who want to venture out and explore there are several beaches nearby as well as walking trails along the gorgeous coast. The central swimming pool is perfectly circular and the area opens toward the Pacific Ocean like an amphitheatre. Inlaid with over a million glass tiles this is an opulent place in which to soak in the sunshine. Villas guests can benefit from the exclusive Villa Club Pool while kids can head off to the Children's Pool at Camp Pelican.
There are 7 restaurants and bars at the resort from casual fare at Caffe and Market to Italian and Californian Cuisine at Andrea and Pelican Grill. In the evening retire to the Great Room Social Lounge where live music and DJs set the mood and the bar presents a range of tempting cocktails. Bungalow Guest Rooms have a homely yet sumptuous feel with a fireplace in each, beamed ceilings and each boasting a private terrace. Upgrade to a Bungalow Suite to enjoy more space and a living and dining area.