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Consider Terranea for a coastal trip that combines paddling through kelp forests with a beach landing to explore tide pools.

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Join the Guided Falconry Experience to meet the resort's working birds of prey and learn how they help keep other birds away.

Room to consider

Book the One-Bedroom Bungalow if a third guest needs a sofa bed, with a separate living room and its own half-bathroom.

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When staying with a dog in a Casita, arrange housekeeping while your pet is out, since rooms cannot be serviced with dogs inside.

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Terranea Resort

Terranea Resort occupies 102 acres on the ocean-facing bluffs of Rancho Palos Verdes, with Catalina Island across the water and the Los Angeles basin behind it. The setting makes a difference to the rhythm of a stay. Guests can spend a morning on a coastal trail, return for lunch by the pool, and still have a choice of restaurants in the evening. This is a substantial resort rather than a secluded beach house, but its spread-out grounds and views give each part of the property a distinct feel.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula is south of central Los Angeles and best explored by car. Terranea works as a coastal base for travelers who want access to the wider region without sleeping in the middle of the city. It is equally plausible as a stay in its own right: golf, spa time, water activities, and family facilities can fill several days without leaving the grounds. The ocean is central to the experience, though the bluffs and coves are different from the long, sandy beaches associated with Santa Monica.

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Rooms

  • 582 582

Hotel Style

  • Casual Casual

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Adventure Adventure

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Terranea Resort

Resort View Room
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Resort View Room

From 607 USD

Resort View Rooms span several guestroom settings at Terranea. The option booked sets the building and bedding. Check those details when choosing a room for...

Ocean View Room
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Ocean View Room

450 sqft
From 720 USD

The Ocean View Room pairs Pacific scenery with a 450-square-foot hotel-room layout. A private balcony or patio adds outdoor space. It is somewhere to start...

Casita Building Ocean View Room
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Casita Building Ocean View Room

490 sqft
From 738 USD

This ocean-view guestroom is in the casita buildings and spans 490 square feet. Its private balcony or patio gives you space to sit outdoors. The...

Bungalow Building Ocean View Room
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Bungalow Building Ocean View Room

450 sqft
From 777 USD

This ocean-view room has a bungalow-building setting distinct from the main hotel. It spans 450 square feet and sleeps two guests. A private balcony or...

Premier Ocean View Room
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Premier Ocean View Room

450 sqft
From 863 USD

Pacific views are the focus of the Premier Ocean View Room. The room spans 450 square feet. A private balcony or patio gives you a...

Casita Building Premier Ocean View Room
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Casita Building Premier Ocean View Room

490 sqft
From 885 USD

This 490-square-foot guestroom has a premier ocean outlook in the casita buildings. It includes a private balcony or patio for time outdoors. The space has...

Oceanfront Room
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Oceanfront Room

450 sqft
From 1’078 USD

Choose the Oceanfront Room for a hotel-room stay with a Pacific outlook. It spans 450 square feet. A private balcony or patio gives you somewhere...

Lobby Ocean View Suite
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Lobby Ocean View Suite

900 sqft
From 1’266 USD

With 900 square feet and an ocean outlook, the Lobby Ocean View Suite gives up to four guests separate spaces for sleeping and relaxing. A...

Resort View Casita Suite
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Resort View Casita Suite

1,100 sqft
From 1’496 USD

This resort-view casita suite has one bedroom and 1,100 square feet for up to three guests. A king bedroom sits apart from the living room....

Premier Ocean View Suite
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Premier Ocean View Suite

900 sqft
From 1’504 USD

A premier ocean view and separate living room define this 900-square-foot suite. The one-bedroom layout sleeps up to four guests. It pairs a king bed...

Ocean View Casita Suite
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Ocean View Casita Suite

1,100 sqft
From 1’613 USD

The Ocean View Casita Suite brings a home-style layout to a stay by the Pacific. A king bedroom, separate lounge and kitchen share 1,100 square...

Ocean View Bungalow Suite
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Ocean View Bungalow Suite

1,100 sqft
From 1’730 USD

This bungalow suite is near the spa and ocean. It spans 1,100 square feet and sleeps up to three guests. A king bedroom and separate...

Premier Ocean View Casita Suite
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Premier Ocean View Casita Suite

1,100 sqft
From 1’847 USD

This one-bedroom casita suite has a premier ocean outlook. Its 1,100 square feet give three guests room to spread out. A separate living room and...

2 Bedroom Ocean View Fireplace Bungalow
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2 Bedroom Ocean View Fireplace Bungalow

1,550 sqft
From 2’315 USD

Fireplaces help define this two-bedroom bungalow with an ocean view. The residence spans 1,550 square feet and sleeps up to six guests. It has a...

2 Bedroom Resort View Casita
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2 Bedroom Resort View Casita

1,550 sqft
From 2’336 USD

This resort-view casita has two separate bedrooms and 1,550 square feet for a shared stay. King and double bedding sleep up to seven guests with...

Oceanfront Suite
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Oceanfront Suite

900 sqft
From 2’373 USD

The Oceanfront Suite has a Pacific outlook and a 900-square-foot, one-bedroom layout. It sleeps up to four guests. The king bedroom sits apart from the...

2 Bedroom Ocean View Casita
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2 Bedroom Ocean View Casita

1,550 sqft
From 2’422 USD

Ocean views accompany a two-bedroom residential layout in this 1,550-square-foot casita. King and double bedding, together with sleeper seating, accommodate up to seven guests. The...

2 Bedroom Premier Ocean View Casita
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2 Bedroom Premier Ocean View Casita

1,550 sqft
From 2’527 USD

A premier ocean view sets the scene for this two-bedroom casita. It spans 1,550 square feet and sleeps up to seven guests. King and double...

2 Bedroom Ocean View Villa
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2 Bedroom Ocean View Villa

1,850 sqft
From 2’548 USD

An upper-level setting gives this two-bedroom villa views across the ocean and the landscaping of The Links at Terranea. Its 1,850 square feet accommodate up...

2 Bedroom Ocean View Bungalow
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2 Bedroom Ocean View Bungalow

1,550 sqft
From 2’555 USD

This two-bedroom bungalow brings an ocean outlook to a 1,550-square-foot residence for up to six guests. A separate living room, kitchen and dining space make...

2 Bedroom Resort View Villa
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2 Bedroom Resort View Villa

1,850 sqft
From 2’819 USD

The Two Bedroom Resort View Villa spans 1,850 square feet. It belongs to Terranea's two-bedroom villa family. The resort-facing villa sleeps up to six guests....

Resort View Casita
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Resort View Casita

2,040 sqft
From 2’952 USD

The Resort View Casita has 2,040 square feet of home-style living space and a kitchen. The bedrooms and bedding follow the option booked. Check the...

3 Bedroom Premier Ocean View Casita
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3 Bedroom Premier Ocean View Casita

2,040 sqft
From 3’016 USD

This premier ocean-view casita spans 2,040 square feet. It has three bedrooms and shared living space. The master has a king bed. A second room...

3 Bedroom Ocean View Casita
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3 Bedroom Ocean View Casita

2,040 sqft
From 3’084 USD

This three-bedroom casita has an ocean outlook and shared living space. It spans 2,040 square feet. There is a king master bedroom, a room with...

3 Bedroom Resort View Villa
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3 Bedroom Resort View Villa

2,360 sqft
From 3’217 USD

This ground-floor villa looks over the resort and golf course. It has 2,360 square feet and sleeps up to eight guests. Two bedrooms have king...

3 Bedroom Ocean View Villa
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3 Bedroom Ocean View Villa

2,350–2,800 sqft
From 3’481 USD

This villa has three bedrooms with ocean and golf-course outlooks. Layouts span 2,350 to 2,800 square feet and sleep up to eight guests. The bedroom...

Shearwater Suite
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Shearwater Suite

1,800 sqft
From 4’194 USD

The oceanfront Shearwater Suite has 1,800 square feet for two guests. A king bedroom sits apart from a large living room for rest and hosting....

4 Bedroom Ocean View Villa
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4 Bedroom Ocean View Villa

2,800–3,000 sqft
From 4’278 USD

Four bedrooms and views over the ocean and golf course give this villa room for a group of up to eight. The accommodation ranges from...

Vanderlip Suite
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Vanderlip Suite

2,200 sqft
From 4’552 USD

The oceanfront Vanderlip Suite has 2,200 square feet for two guests. A king bedroom sits apart from a large living room. The private balcony faces...

2 Bedroom Resort View Casita Home
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2 Bedroom Resort View Casita Home

1,550 sqft
On Request

Two bedrooms, a separate lounge and a kitchen give this resort-view casita a home-like layout. The accommodation measures 1,550 square feet and sleeps up to...

The choice of accommodation deserves more attention here than at a conventional hotel. Guestrooms in the main building keep dining and the principal pools close. They have a balcony or patio, with outlooks that vary from resort grounds to different degrees of ocean view. A named oceanfront or premier ocean-view category is worth comparing with a standard room if the view is the reason for coming. One-bedroom hotel suites add a separate living room and half bath, useful when the room will be more than a place to sleep.

Terranea's bungalows, casitas, and villas offer a more residential way to use the resort, but they are not interchangeable. One- and two-bedroom bungalows sit near the ocean and spa; their living areas, kitchens, fireplaces, and outdoor space make them appealing for a slower stay. Casitas come in one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts, with kitchens and great rooms that let a family or group gather away from the main building. Views differ by category, including resort and ocean outlooks, so it pays to check the specific unit rather than assume every casita faces the water.

Two-, three-, and four-bedroom villas overlook The Links golf course and have full kitchens, living areas, and private garages. They are about a quarter mile from the lobby. That distance can be a benefit for a longer, more independent stay, but guests who expect to move frequently between their room, restaurants, and the main pool may prefer the hotel building. The range also gives multigenerational parties a practical alternative to booking several separate guestrooms.

Mar'sel is the more formal dinner choice, with a Pacific outlook and a California-focused menu. Catalina Kitchen covers a broader part of the day in a more relaxed setting, including breakfast. Bashi turns to Asian-inspired cooking, while cliffside Nelson's is the place for an informal meal and the sunset. These venues give a stay some variation without requiring a drive off the peninsula each night.

Sea Beans handles coffee, pastries, and lighter daytime food. The Lobby Bar and Terrace is an option for drinks and an evening with ocean views; Solviva sits within the spa's wellness setting, and The Grill serves the Resort Pool. The distinction between a destination dinner, an easy family meal, and something close to the pool matters at a property of this size. Restaurant hours and reservations are worth checking against the day's plans, especially when a particular sunset table is part of the trip.

Terranea's four pools serve different ages and moods. The Resort Pool is the family center, with a waterslide and splash pad. Vista Pool is for guests aged 13 and older, and Cielo Point is adults-only for ages 21 and older. The 25-meter Spa Pool is reserved for spa guests aged 18 and older. A family can therefore spend the afternoon together or split up for a quieter swim, provided each guest uses the appropriate pool. Cabanas are available to reserve, rather than an automatic feature of a stay.

The Spa at Terranea adds treatment rooms, salon services, a fitness and wellness center, and an outdoor pool area overlooking the coast. Massages and skin treatments can be paired with fitness classes or simply time outside. Solviva makes it easy to keep a spa day contained within this part of the resort. Access rules for spa facilities and classes differ from ordinary pool use, so guests should confirm arrangements when planning a treatment or a full day there.

Walking is one of the simplest ways to understand the site. Coastal paths bring the cliffs, coves, seabirds, and distant Catalina views into focus. Guided hikes head toward Point Vicente Lighthouse; seasonal whale migration is part of the natural setting, not a guaranteed sighting. The resort also lists falconry and archery among its land activities. Families interested in structured time for children can look at Terranea Kids Club, which has activities for ages three to 12 and its own attendance conditions.

Water experiences use the coast differently from a conventional beach resort. Guided kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and tide-pool excursions depart in or around the Beach Cove area, with conditions and participation requirements to consider. The shoreline is rocky and scenic, so a guest seeking effortless, all-day sand-and-surf swimming should not mistake it for a broad beach. The pools provide the more predictable place to swim, while the cove is a starting point for guided exploration.

The Links at Terranea is a walking, nine-hole par-three course above the Pacific. Its short holes, shifting elevations, bunkers, and coastal wind reward control more than distance. It is a useful option for golfers who want a round that does not consume an entire day, and for families or companions who want to divide time between golf and other resort pursuits. The villa enclave's position by the course is a separate consideration when choosing accommodation.

Terranea is most convincing when the group wants room to follow different interests. A couple may put the spa and a dinner at Mar'sel first; a family may spend more time at the Resort Pool and on the paths; friends sharing a casita or villa can use the residential space as a base. The scale that makes all of this possible also means some accommodations are a walk from the lobby. Choose the category and location with the daily routine in mind, and this Palos Verdes address becomes a more considered alternative to a city hotel for an ocean-focused Los Angeles stay.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

The Build-A-Bear workshop lets children customize a stuffed bear to take home, creating a personal keepsake rather than choosing a ready-made souvenir.

Bashi pairs sushi and sashimi with wok-fired dishes, allowing raw-fish enthusiasts and guests who prefer cooked food to dine at the same table.

The spa's shared relaxation areas let companions unwind together, even though its saunas and steam rooms are separated by gender.

Location of Terranea Resort - a Destination Hotel

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, United States

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Weather at Terranea Resort

Los Angeles

What to Know About Terranea Resort

What activities can guests do at Terranea Resort?

Terranea Resort is strong for active coastal stays. Guests can plan ocean kayaking, guided tide pool adventures, paddleboarding, coastal walks, archery, falconry, golf, fitness classes and spa time. This makes the resort especially appealing for travelers who want a California coast experience rather than a room-only Los Angeles stay.

Does Terranea Resort have a golf course?

Yes. The Links at Terranea is a 9-hole, par-3 oceanfront golf course designed by Todd Eckenrode of Origins Golf Design. It has Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island views, short- and mid-range tee placements, natural terrain and a walking-friendly pace that fits well into a resort day.

Does Terranea Resort have a spa?

Yes. The Spa at Terranea is an oceanfront wellness destination on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. It has treatment areas, a fitness center, spa pool, sauna, eucalyptus steam room, cold plunge, hot tub and indoor and outdoor lounge areas, making it one of the resort's main reasons to stay.

What is Nelson's at Terranea Resort?

Nelson's is Terranea Resort's casual oceanfront dining spot, set near outdoor fire pits with sunset views. It is best for a relaxed meal, drinks, fish tacos, sandwiches and coastal comfort food after time by the water. The atmosphere is less formal than mar'sel but still strongly tied to the setting.

What is mar'sel at Terranea Resort?

mar'sel is Terranea Resort's signature dinner restaurant, known for refined coastal dining and Pacific Ocean views. It is the right choice when dinner should feel more polished and occasion-worthy. The setting matters as much as the menu, especially around sunset or during a slower Southern California evening.

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