Terranea Resort Review

Terranea Resort, pronounced (terra-nay-a) is a luxury, mediterranean-style, oceanfront property in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. This resort caters to all your Southern California dreams and makes for the perfect getaway. With sweeping Pacific Ocean views and spacious guest rooms, suites, bungalows, casitas and villas, you’re bound to feel right at home. Safety, comfort, luxurious amenities, delicious dining options, golf-courses, swimming pools, boutiques and adventure, are a few things to look forward to here.

This 102-acre property has served as a premier SoCal luxury destination since 2009 and it’s obvious why. It’s simply stunning and offers the best of the best in every category. The resort is extremely accommodating and caters to many different types of groups. Corporate events, celebrations, family vacations and romantic getaways can all be held at Terranea resort. The property has an expansive layout with many levels of pools, entertainment areas and things to do indoors as well as outdoors.

Terranea Resort Photos

what to expect

Where is terranea Resort located

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

The resort is located just 17 miles away from the airport.

Terranea resort Parking

Resort Guest Parking

Overnight Valet Parking: $50/night
- Registered Hotel Guests Only
Overnight Self Parking: $40/night
Visitor Parking: $40/night
- Friday – Sunday: $15
- Monday – Thursday: $10
Golf Parking Lot:
- Friday – Sunday: $15
- Monday – Thursday: $10

Hotel Details

“Los Angeles’ premier oceanfront resort, Terranea Resort offers spectacular views of the Pacific.”

Terranea Resort is known for its natural beauty, incredible lodging, pristine services and stunning views. It’s also the most well-rounded resort as it offers both intense relaxation and adventure.

Terranea resort room rates

Lowest average cost is $679 per night. Rate vary depending on the time of year, and the type of room you choose.

Vibe Check

A luxury, Mediterranean-style property with a Southern California twist. This is one of my favorite hotels I’ve stayed at. The rooms included luxury amenities, kitchens, fireplaces and your very own balcony. The pools were spread throughout the property on different levels of the cliffs which gave an entirely different experience and view. The staff was kind and accommodating, the food was delicious and there was always something to do at any time of the day. Plus, Terranea is an ocean-front resort, what could be better than that?

Comfort Level

On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the best), the comfort level is at a 5. The bed was amazingly plush and large, the room layout was ideal and the private balcony made for an enhanced experience. Since the property is so big, it doesn’t ever feel overcrowded.

Terranea resort view

Some of the best views can be seen at this resort. Especially if you have an ocean-front balcony from your room. You can see the all the golf course, the outdoor lounge areas, pools and hot tubs, outside bars, outdoor restaurant and the ocean as the sun is setting on the Pacific Ocean. One of the best sunsets I’ve seen!

Terranea resort restaurants

MAR-SEL

Set overlooking the Pacific Ocean with stunning views, mar’sel offers the ideal location for an elegant dinner or seasonal Sunday brunch.

Catalina Kitchen

Set against the scenic views of Terranea Resort, Catalina Island and the Pacific Coast, catalina kitchen hosts a spirited dining experience in a vibrant and modern setting.

Bashi

Bashi celebrates culture and the history of the Palos Verdes Peninsula in a lively setting.

NELSON’S

A guest favorite for casual dining, Nelson’s is perched directly above the ocean coves made famous by the 1950s television series Sea Hunt – from which this modern surf shack takes its name.

Sea Beans

Sea Beans artisan café serves as a casual and delicious meeting space, conveniently located at the main Lobby courtyard.

Cielo Point

The casual full-service eatery at Cielo Point overlooks the resort’s adults-only pool, providing a quiet retreat for grown-ups to enjoy a leisurely meal or iced beverage from their beach chair or private cabana as a resort guest.

LOBBY BAR & LOUNGE

Designed for intimate occasions by the fireplace or convivial gatherings, The Lobby Bar & Terrace presents two distinct settings, each with far-reaching views of the Pacific Ocean.

SOLVIVA

Solviva speaks to the vibrant energy living at the core of the resort and spa, using nutrient-rich ingredients and locally and sustainably grown produce.

THE GRILL AT THE RESORT POOL

Dine poolside or sip craft cocktails at The Grill, located at the Resort Pool.

Best Instagram Spots

The Mediterranean-style steps, the private balcony, the outdoor restaurants and along the edge of the cliffs where you can find sweeping views and dolphins swimming in the ocean.

Accommodations & aMENITIES

With 582 spacious guest rooms, Terranea offers a truly unique lodging experience. The resort specifically offers 326 guest rooms and 31 suites that range from 450 sq. ft. to the 2,200 sq. ft. Presidential Suite. Special features include rich linens, stone baths and amenities such as flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations and Wi-Fi access, a private balcony or patio, four-fixture stone baths and L’Occitane amenities, large in-room safe, in-room phone that is USB and Bluetooth compatible, premium touches including hardwood floors, granite countertops, vaulted ceilings, spa baths, and indoor and outdoor fireplaces.

As for property amenities, you get to enjoy nine dining options, from full-service to casual fare, spa and fitness center complete with 25 treatment rooms and an oceanfront yoga and Pilates studio, nine-hole course, four heated swimming pools, a discovery trail nature walk and hiking trail with a secluded beach cove, experience of sea adventures such as falconry, ocean kayaking, paddle boarding, and watersports, complimentary on-property activities including: daily nature walks, meet & greet with the resort’s falconer, art walk, Terranea library, binoculars, geocaching and sunset ritual, tennis at Peninsula Racket Club via complimentary shuttle, boutique retail shops, flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, full-service business center, 228 fire pits and fireplaces, and 24-hour concierge.

IS TERRANEA RESORT PET FRIENDLY?

Terranea is dog friendly, but there are some restrictions. For example, you can bring no more than two dogs per reservation, and your dog(s) must weigh less than 50 pounds. Plus, there are some breed exclusions as well and some places throughout the resort that dogs are not allowed to go. So, keep these polices in mind if you plan on bringing your furry companion. For more information on Terranea’s pet policy, and well as their other policies (Guest Policy, Room Policy, Parking Policy, and so on), click here.

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