Swimming Pool: Children's Pool, Poolside Bar
Property Amenities: Express check-in, Picnic area, Breakfast available (surcharge), Elevator/lift, Train station pickup (surcharge), Designated smoking areas, Safe-deposit box at front desk, Children's club, Babysitting or childcare (surcharge), Steam room, Laundry facilities, Computer station, 24-hour business center, Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge), Pool sun loungers, 24-hour front desk, Spa services on site, ATM/banking, Beach sun loungers, Wedding services, Airport transportation (surcharge), Conference space, Tours/ticket assistance, Multilingual staff, Express check-out, Fitness facilities, Shopping on site, Sauna, Hair salon, Garden, Fireplace in lobby, Full-service spa, Porter/bellhop, Terrace, Bar/lounge, Pool cabanas (surcharge), Grocery/convenience store, Health club, Children's club (surcharge), Meeting rooms, Limo or Town Car service available, Concierge services, Gift shops or newsstand, Luggage storage, Beach umbrellas, Dry cleaning/laundry service
Room Amenities: Daily housekeeping, iPod docking station, Private bathroom, Phone, Hair dryer, Premium bedding, Air conditioning, First-run movies, Refrigerator, Hypo-allergenic bedding available, HDTV, Bathrobes, In-room massage available, Pillow menu, Balcony, Pillowtop mattress, Separate bathtub and shower, Iron/ironing board, Digital TV service, Video-game console, Desk, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Minibar, Coffee/tea maker, Down comforter, Pay movies, Designer toiletries, Blackout drapes/curtains, LCD TV, Turndown service, Egyptian-cotton sheets, Slippers, In-room safe (laptop compatible), DVD player, Premium TV channels, Deep soaking bathtub
This five-star beachfront hotel toes the line between being a hub of activity and a luxurious, only-in-Southern-California hideaway. For restoration, head to the sprawling spa for a customized wellness-oriented treatment or a meditation class. Mind cleared, make your way to the on-site outfitter Compass Sports-where staff will coordinate local mountain biking, paddleboarding, hiking, and surfing expeditions-or to the palm tree?lined, mosaic-tiled pool. Big ocean views and a light, airy design define the 250 rooms; for guests seeking extra solitude and space, there are bungalow suites, which are essentially private beach houses. At the hotel's three eateries, it's all seasonal all the time, from the fresh morning juices to evening cocktails. That ethos peaks at the fine-dining restaurant Studio, where executive chef Craig Strong creates elegantly plated French-meets-California dishes using locally sourced fish and meat, along with vegetables picked from the hotel's 1,000-square-foot garden. Pro tip: In a setting this transporting, you almost want to break into song. Good news-the hotel will rent out mini guitars to guests for the duration of their stay.
