Factsheet
Address
100 Terranea Way Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Contact
(310) 265-2800 - phone
(310) 265-2700 - fax
http://www.terranea.com
Opened
June 2009
Management
Destination Hotels & Resorts
Terri A. Haack, Executive Vice President & Managing Director
Agnelo Fernandes, Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Architect
HKS Studio, Los Angeles
Interior Design
BAMO, San Francisco
The Perspective
Terranea Resort (ter-a-NAY-a) is inspired by the rich history of Spanish explorers who first discovered the Southern California coastline in the 1500s. This sense of discovery and exploration will be alive throughout Terranea as guests experience the 102-acre resort artfully sculpted above the Pacific. With 270 degree oceanfront views, Terranea is arguably the only luxury resort destination to grace the Los Angeles coast. Terranea’s architecture and design aim to complement its greatest natural asset – the Pacific. Rising from the water’s edge, Terranea Resort preserves its inseparable relationship with the ocean, protecting and enhancing opportunities to bond with the Pacific.
The name Terranea was created to reflect the Mediterranean nature of the resort’s coastal setting. These Mediterranean influences are found throughout the Resort in its architecture and design, climate and relaxed sophistication that defines the lifestyle experience. Breathtaking views, dramatic gardens and indulgent amenities will define this classic California resort.
Location
Magnificently poised along one of Southern California’s most scenic and coveted coastlines, Terranea is set on the spectacular Palos Verdes Peninsula, a stunning and irreplaceable site with unobstructed views overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. Strategically located, no other coastal California resort combines such ease of access with the secluded ambiance of a private estate and truly breathtaking vistas.
- 20 miles to Los Angeles International and Long Beach airports
- 30 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles
- Less than 45 minutes away from many of the renowned cultural, sport and entertainment attractions of Los Angeles and Orange Counties
Design
To ensure a harmonious effect the combined efforts of Hill Glazier Architects and Scheurer Architects produce a destination resort that is an elegant blend of authentic Mediterranean design, coupled with the ecological and aesthetic characteristics of the natural habitat of this rare coastline location.
At first glance, this eco friendly hotel appears to be two and three stories high as it gently falls away to four and five stories toward the sea to embrace the coastal views. In addition, there is seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces to take full advantage of the location’s ideal climate and natural beauty.
History
Rancho Palos Verdes takes its name from Cañada de Palos Verdes or canyon of green trees and was originally inhabited by the Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe.
Years later, the land passed to a consortium of New York investors led by Frank A. Vanderlip, by way of Don Dolores Sepulveda. Considered the founding father of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Vanderlip built the first homes on the land in 1924 with a plan for a magnificent Italian village that would hug the coast.
Later, the site became Marineland of the Pacific, a seaside animal theme park, and was subsequently used as a set location for various major motion pictures and television productions. Lowe Enterprises became involved with the 102-acre property in 1998 and thus began a 10-year journey, which is now Terranea Resort.
Accommodations
The 582-room resort includes a 360-room hotel with 32 suites, 20 Bungalows, 50 ocean view Casitas and 32 Villas. The bungalow and casita units lock off to provide multiple room configurations.
- Hotel guest rooms range from 450-square-feet to the 2,200-square-foot Presidential Suite.
- The two and three bedroom Villas are located in an enclave and range in size from 1,850 square feet to 2,800 square feet.
- Nestled along the resort's east and west ocean bluffs are the 50, three bedroom Casitas, each capable of locking off in a combination of up to three separate rooms.
- The two bedroom Bungalows offer 1,642 square feet of comfort that can be locked off into two separate rooms.
Guest Room Amenities
- All rooms offer private balconies
- Majority of hotel rooms offer views of the Pacific Ocean
- Multi-media desktop work stations
- Four-fixture bathrooms
- Custom bathroom amenities
- Salon-style hair dryer
- Flat screen television
- Wireless high-speed Internet access
- Iron and ironing board
- In-room safe large enough to accommodate a laptop
Food & Beverage
Catering to an international palate, Terranea's exceptional food and beverage venues combine the stunning oceanfront location with truly unique and contemporary offerings. The wide array of dining options includes:
mar'sel
Terranea's signature restaurant, mar'sel, (Spanish for “sea” and French for “salt”) is a destination in and of itself. This classic Southern California oceanfront restaurant has a warm residential feel complementing a menu reflecting a simple, modern representation of California cuisine. Herbs and produce are grown on property in the chef's herb and vegetable garden.
Nelson's
A particularly scenic and noteworthy dining option is Nelson's located directly above the Pacific. With a view to the Point Vicente Lighthouse, Nelson's offers one of the most scenic locations from which to enjoy a meal in a casual setting. Menu offerings include regional favorites presented in a casual atmosphere while you relax by outdoor fire pits and soak in the incredible natural beauty of the coastline.
Catalina Kitchen
Experience a culinary adventure throughout the day at Catalina Kitchen where it's all about good food, at any time with kids, friends or colleagues.
The Terranea Grill - main pool
Cielo Point - adult pool
Lobby Bar, Living Room and Terrace
sea beans coffee boutique
Executive Chef: Christian Schmidt
Chef de Cuisine mar'sel: Michael Fiorelli
Meeting Facilities
With over 135,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, Terranea offers 33 meeting rooms for social and business gatherings. Many of the meeting rooms feature direct ocean views and outdoor terraces with dramatic vistas. A variety of outdoor venues provide more than 75,000 square feet of terrace and lawn space with breathtaking views for meetings, weddings and social events including The Meadows, an outdoor lawn area.
- 18,000-square-foot main ballroom divides into four or eight smaller venues and includes a 24-foot high ceiling for creative multi-media presentations and elaborate set ups
- 6,600-square-foot ballroom may be divided into three smaller venues and offers a 19-foot high ceiling
- 4,300-square-foot ocean view, multi-functional Catalina Room
- Three executive board rooms, two with fireplaces
- Two hospitality suites that can be reserved for additional entertaining or more intimate meetings
The Spa at Terranea
A sanctuary and retreat, The Spa at Terranea is a 50,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art complex nestled in a secluded, unrivaled setting with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. The Spa offers customized wellness treatments that welcome both resort and day visitors.
- 25 treatment rooms including larger rooms for gatherings such as wedding parties or for guests seeking privacy as one of these rooms also will include a private entrance.
- 25,000 square feet of outdoor space with ocean view terraces, hot tubs and Spa pool
- Spa Café
- Manicure and pedicure stations
- Hair and beauty salon services
- Expansive retail outlet with custom spa products
- Separate men's and women's indoor and outdoor relaxation areas
- 5,000-square-foot fitness facility
Spa Director: Melinda Milner
The Links at Terranea
Designed by Todd Eckenrode, Origins Golf Design Irvine, CA, this 9-hole par 3 oceanfront course, including short game practice area with chipping and putting greens, is located on one of the most scenic peninsulas in Southern California with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. The practice putting green is an expansive 2-tiered complex that can be utilized as a 9 or 18-hole putting course.
Trump National Golf Club, a public course, is located three miles south of the property.
Director of Golf: Buddy Nichols, PGA
Head Professional: Evan Sales, PGA
Resort Amenities & Services
The many attributes of the resort include:
- Three heated swimming pools with private cabanas and food service. The Resort pool is available for all Resort guests and features a 140-ft waterslide, children's splash zone, two hot tubs and a fire pit. The Cielo Point pool offers spectacular ocean views for guests 18 years of age and older and the Spa pool offers spectacular ocean views and is available before and after spa services.
- Children's Center with interactive programs
- Discovery Trail, a bluff-top trail that connects miles of coastal trails
- Secluded beach cove
- Tennis offered at the nearby Peninsula Racket Club with a complimentary resort shuttle to and from the facility. Racquet rentals, group lessons and reserved courts for Terranea guests available.
- Business Center
- Full concierge staff
- Separate group check-in desk
Pointe Discovery
Blending recreation with a sense of place and personalized style, Pointe Discovery is an active-living store offering adventures that explore the rich local terrain and ocean environment, as well as a place to purchase the gear needed to do them. A one-stop shop for guests in search of highly creative, customized and indigenous active experiences, its Aqua-Terra Adventures program taps into the expertise of local naturalists, ornithologists and artists to create land and sea based activities that offer teachable moments in nature, which highlight Palos Verdes’ unique ecology and character.
Marissa Edwards, Director of All Things Fun
marea
One of the resort’s luxury amenities, marea is an exciting and unique retail experience. Named for the Italian and Spanish words for tide, marea is a beautiful boutique that showcases high-end resort wear, adventure apparel and exclusive, one-of-a-kind jewelry and home goods for men, women and children.
Located in the porte cochere, marea is a focal point of the Resort’s entrance and its refined elegance sets the tone for the entire property.
Affiliations
Terranea Resort is owned by a joint venture comprised of and managed by affiliates of Lowe Enterprises and JC Resorts.
Shape Magazine – 5th Annual Healthy Travel Awards - “Most Kid-Friendly Resort”
Every family member will be entertained at this oceanfront Los Angeles area hotel.
- Elaine Glusac, freelance writer
