Montage Laguna Beach has a very long list of awards and recognitions. It recently received "Two Keys" from the Michelin Guide, Hotels; "500 Hotel List" 2024 in Travel + Leisure magazine; and "Top Luxury Hotels in the US" by Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Hotel Awards 2024.
Montage Laguna Beach is set on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific, offering 30 acres of oceanfront luxury. It features 262 beachfront accommodations, a 20,000-square-foot spa, destination dining at The Loft, outdoor recreation (including three pools, beach and water sports), a fine art collection and more than 31,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. Every guest room at Montage Laguna Beach offers an ocean view.
Recently, the resort debuted several new, exclusive experiences for guests -- from a private coastal helicopter tour to elevated beach picnics and a luxury Aviara boat charter in Newport Beach Harbor.
For music buffs, there's the Coastal Chords program; offered in partnership with Taylor Guitars, the program provides music-loving guests with the opportunity to play Taylor Koa GS Mini guitars throughout their stay.
For families, programs for children include Paintbox and Paintbox Petite, the resort's club for children ages 5 to 12 and 2 to 5. Children enjoy thematically planned days that include crafts, arts, games and outdoor recreation in both full- and half-day sessions.
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club -- formerly the Monarch Beach Resort -- sits on 175 acres on a 150-foot seaside bluff. This AAA Five-Diamond retreat offers everything from oceanfront culinary experiences to unique coastal activities and adventures.
The private Monarch Bay Beach Club, exclusive to guests and members, is the place to be for riding waves, soaking up the sun and enjoying the oceanfront bar and restaurant. You'll have all the equipment you need to surf, paddle board and more, with expert instruction and chair, umbrella and towel service on the sand. The indoor/outdoor bar offers iconic beach cocktails, local microbrews and a wine list highlighting California wineries. The dining menu showcases coastal cuisine.
Monarch Beach Golf Links has been named one of Golf Digest's "Best Places to Play" and a GOLF Magazine "Gold Medal Resort." The Waldorf Astoria Spa offers personalized experiences to guide guests into relaxation and wellness.
The Resort at Pelican Hill opened on Nov. 26, 2008, in Renaissance-themed luxury. The resort offers 128 private villas with around-the-clock butler service and 204 residentially appointed bungalow guest rooms and suites with private terraces and hand-carved limestone fireplaces.
"Featuring inspiring, expansive ocean views, Pelican Hill captures the essence of a seaside Italian village, terraced on a verdant hillside in harmony with the natural environment. The 504-acre resort is situated along one of the most serene and beautiful coastal settings in Southern California, where the Pacific Ocean laps tranquil beaches and thousands of acres of coastal habitat are permanently protected as open space or designated for recreational use only," according to a press release.
Other amenities include a spa with 22 treatment rooms, restaurants including authentic northern Italian cuisine at Andrea, an iconic Coliseum pool and Pelican Hill Golf Club.