Family Activities

Embracing the California lifestyle made popular by the Beach Boys, the 102-acre oceanfront Resort offers families surf, sun and fun through a multitude of programs and amenities inspired by the region's rugged, natural beauty and active lifestyle. Whether competing in a friendly game of bocce ball, exploring tide pools, kayaking along the beach cove, zooming down the Resort pool's waterslide or stargazing while relaxing by the outdoor fire pits, Terranea promises "fun, fun, fun" for families vacationing at the Resort.

Among the Resort's family inspired offerings are:

Tide Pool Adventures Camp For Kids

Tide Pool Adventures provides children ages 4 through 12 years old with an engaging and playful environment. Weekly themed day and evening camps include: Planet Terranea where kids discover Terranea's unique ecology through hands-on experiences; Pirates of the Peninsula that allows adventurous mates to design their own pirate cove; My Art Studio which encourages kids to create a variety of masterpieces; Shutterbug Shootout where kids capture local wildlife in action through a photo scavenger hunt; and Let's Go to the Movies that encourages campers to be the stars in their own rock band or favorite movie scenes. Tide Pool Adventures is offered daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $15 per hour for the first child and $10 per hour for siblings. Children may stay for up to four hours per day.

Teen Scene

For guests ages 13 through 17, Terranea's nightlife scene gives teenage guests a chance to meet new friends during glow-in-the-dark recreational activities and movie showings. During the daylight hours, activities available to teens include surfing, kayaking, biking, horseback riding, hiking and volleyball.

Water Thrills

The Resort Pool is a hub for families during their vacation. Kids will enjoy slipping and sliding down the 140 foot water slide, and splishin' and a splashin' in the Splash Zone. The pool area also features a large pool for swimming, two Jacuzzis, a fire pit and private cabanas with 22" flat screen TVs, IPod docking stations and poolside dining service.

Active, Outdoor Fun

Organized activities give all members of the family an opportunity to partake in outdoor fun including:

Bocce Ball: The resort's competition court allows guests to enjoy tournament-style fun. After-dark, the play continues with glow-in-the-dark bocce balls.
Croquet Challenge: Set up tournament style, guests can test their skills against each other or activity leaders.
Nature Walk: Daily guided nature walks along the scenic Discovery Trail highlight the coastline and introduce guests to the indigenous plants and wildlife.
Family Fun Night:  From Beach Blanket Bingo to hermit crab races and bubble blowing contests, families bond while participating in fun activities on the poolside lawn.
Ocean Adventure: Terranea offers families a wide variety of ocean adventures including kayaking, snorkeling, and surf camps by Quicksilver.

Camps

Tapping into its long history as a favorite Hollywood film location, Terranea is launching a series of movie industry-themed camps for children, tweens and teens as part of its unique programming for younger guests. Offered seasonally during winter, spring and summer breaks, the camps include movie production, video game creation, Jedi training, fencing and fashion design. The first camps begin December 19, 2009. Find out complete details, schedules and pricing on our Camps page.

Dining For All

Whether eating at Catalina Kitchen, poolside at Terranea Grill or in-room, kids will enjoy Terranea's menus featuring a selection of their favorites using healthy and nutritious ingredients. Terranea's lunch and dinner family dining options also include mar'sel, the Resort's signature restaurant, Nelson's overlooking the Pacific Ocean, sea beans coffee boutique, and Discovery Trail Refreshments adjacent to Cielo Point.

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