Resort Review: Terranea

View from our room on Sunday morning.

For my recent birthday, I thought myself lucky to be surrounded by good friends and good food.  No gifts needed.  But to my delight, my husband also booked us a stay-cation at Terranea in Palos Verdes. Never visiting this region before, we weren't sure what to except.  It could have been the overcast skies or the looming storm, which made the resort pretty quiet, but the overall aura of the property was peaceful and serene and exactly what the doctor ordered.  Upon arriving on Friday afternoon, we went down to our room (which opened to a lovely patio, overlooking the bluff and ocean!!!) and then off to explore the grounds.  During our little adventure we 1) journeyed down to the natural cave site from The Lost Boys and 2) spent some one-on-one time with a couple birds-of-prey (as usual, pictures below).  After that, it was a casual dinner - alfresco, of course - at Nelson's and then a cozy Irish coffee on the terrace, complete with a fire pit and live jazzy-music.  And just when I thought life couldn't get any better, we woke up on Saturday and did it all over again!

The day unfolded with a hike along the coast to the lighthouse (really!?!), a beautiful brunch, one of the best spa days I've ever had (a couples massage basically in the ocean and a glorious swim in the heated lap pool - also basically in the ocean), tasty cocktails on the terrace, a fabulous dinner at Mar'sels and even a little dancing!  Overall, it was a wonderful weekend and I couldn't be more thankful.  Terranea is a beautiful property in a gorgeous area with lots of restaurant and entertainment choices and is also pet and family friendly.  I'm already looking forward to our next visit, hopefully with family, friends and a casita!  xoxo

Final Rating:

(Had to take a bit off due to price.  You'll spend some dough, but so worth it!)

Terranea Resort, Palos Verdes

I really enjoyed our bathroom and patio...

Falcons & Albert (the owl) live on the property to keep seagulls away. Ha!

The Lighthouse, north side of Terranea

"The Lost Boys" cave, south of Terranea

The "Shot in the Dark" had my name written all over it!  Hamachi from Mar'sels.

Our massage room at The Spa. Gorgeous!

The Casitas - fingers crossed we're in one of these next time!