The magnificent Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara beachfront resort (across the street from the beach) in Santa Barbara is set on 22 acres of lush gardens. It's roughly 100 miles north of Los Angeles and has every luxury facility you need. The resort has two main restaurants: Bella Vista, which serves organic Italian cuisine, and Tydes, which serves seafood. A lobby lounge with an outdoor, oceanview terrace is also available.

The rooms, suites, and separate bungalows are all quite elegant and designed in a California Mission-inspired style. Across the street from the hotel is its own beach club. Additional eating options, a large oceanfront pool, and a private beach portion with chairs, umbrellas, and daybeds are available to guests. After a stroll down Butterfly Beach, a day spent poolside at Coral Casino Beach and Cabana Club, or a visit to award-winning Spa, join in Ty Lounge for an Original Moscow Mule and a seat around the fire to retell the day's adventures.

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Every room at the stunning Montage Laguna Beach has a view of the ocean. The art-focused Montage Laguna Beach is a luxury facility with a great location atop a 50-foot cliff in upscale Laguna Beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The beachside hideaway, which spans 30 acres, has two outdoor pool decks, a 20,000-square-foot spa, and three specialty restaurants with breathtaking views of the California coast.

There are 248 large rooms and suites here, each with a view of the sea and local artwork on the walls, as well as feathertop mattresses and marble bathrooms. Beautiful beach bungalows with opulent designs are also available. A 20,000-square-foot spa with a dry redwood sauna and eucalyptus steam room, an outdoor swimming pool with private cabanas, a hot tub, and a kid's play area are among the on-site attractions. Three on-site restaurants are available, including one that serves modern French cuisine with a flair.

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The Resort at Pelican Hill is located on the hills of Newport Beach, California, overlooking the sea. The premium resort stands on 504 acres and offers beautiful rooms and suites, many of which have ocean views. However, getting to Crystal Cove State Park's beach requires a long climb (or a short drive). The hotel does, however, provide a luxury van shuttle service between the two, which runs hourly during daytime hours.

The beach is beautiful, and there is even a small historic district to explore with restaurants and stores. Beach chairs and umbrellas are also available at the resort. Back on the resort grounds, there are many swimming pools, including one that is circular and has a floor made up of over a million hand-set glass mosaic tiles. There is also nightly live music and a variety of restaurants to pick from.

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Terranea Resort is set high on a cliff overlooking the sea on 102 acres in Palos Verdes, roughly a 20-minute drive from LAX. Guests must down a short flight of steps to reach the beach, which is well worth the climb up at the end since once there, they have access to tidal pools, sea kayaking, and whale viewing.

The rooms and suites at the Mediterranean-inspired resort are stylish and luxurious, with private balconies. There are additional bungalows with one and two bedrooms, full kitchens, and indoor and outdoor fireplaces. A spa, championship golf course, and educational programs for kids and adults are among the on-site facilities, which include multiple swimming pools (one with a waterslide and another with saltwater), as well as a spa, championship golf course, and educational programs for kids and adults. There are four restaurants on-site, as well as an artisanal food shop.

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In Dana Point, the premium Monarch Beach Resort lies on a hill overlooking the gorgeous Pacific Ocean. St. Regis boasts its own golf course (with views of the ocean) and a large spa. Private balconies or patios are available in all of the deluxe rooms and suites. Rooms with views of the resort, rooms with views of the pool, and others with complete ocean views are available. Patios and private fire pits are available in several of the ground-floor rooms. All of the rooms and suites include 55-inch televisions and spa-like marble bathrooms.

At the spa, there is a large main pool as well as a smaller lap pool (for spa guests only). The beach is a five-minute walk down the hill, or you may take a 15-minute golf cart shuttle back and forth. Beach chairs and umbrellas are provided free of charge, and cabanas and daybeds can be rented. Beach toys, snorkeling, and water sports equipment are also available for hire at the hotel's Beach Club. For foodies, the resort is ideal. AVEO, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, and 33 Degrees, a more casual option, are two dining options. A Starbucks and a small take-out market are also available.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is located 50 miles south of San Francisco, atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The resort has its own beach, which is accessible by a stairway and a short stroll along the cliffs. Private patios or balconies are available in all of the rooms and suites. Some offer beach views, while others have golf course panoramic views.

The resort's centerpiece is a large public grass with views of the ocean. There are lots of seats, fire pits, couches, and other places to sit and enjoy the view of the ocean. A bagpiper concludes the day on a musical note every day at twilight. The hotel welcomes dogs and has a comprehensive kid's program with activities and amenities. A large spa, two 18-hole golf courses (one along the coast), and a tennis facility are all available at The Ritz-Carlton. Visitors may learn to operate drones while photographing the stunning coastline at the hotel's Drone Academy.

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The Lodge at Pebble Beach, which dates back nearly a century to 1919, is an excellent choice for families or couples searching for the best of both beach and golf in one location. The resort is directly on the coastline and just five miles from Monterey's famous aquarium, as well as the world-class Pebble Beach Golf Links.

During your stay, you'll have access to the private Beach & Tennis Club and Spanish Bay Club, where you can play golf, eat anything from steak and seafood to authentic Italian and Hawaiian fusion, drink in fireside ocean views, visit award-winning Spa, and enjoy access to the private Beach & Tennis Club and Spanish Bay Club. The rooms are plush and comfortable, with most having wood-burning fireplaces and private balconies, which are ideal for chilly winter nights. There are many on-site restaurants, a retail mall, a swimming pool, a hot tub, a tennis club, and a fitness facility in addition to the rooms.

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Check at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, 20-minute drive west of Santa Barbara, for a quiet luxury sleep. It is situated on 79 acres that slope down to the seashore and is popular with celebrities. The décor has a Spanish Mediterranean vibe, with red tiles and a color palette of blue, gold, and white.

There are more than 350 rooms and suites, all of which are comfortable and elegantly decorated, with features such as large marble bathrooms with separate showers and deep soaking tubs, as well as Frette towels and plush bathrobes. Accommodations are spread over the site, which is lushly landscaped, in numerous two-story structures. Boutique stores, three saltwater swimming pools, direct beach access, various restaurants, and even a movie theater are available outside of the rooms.

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The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa overlooks Monterey Bay and is located only a block from Cannery Row. Fisherman's Wharf and the Monterey Bay Aquarium are both within walking distance.

The warm hospitality and stylishly designed guest rooms with thoughtful additions and luxurious touches will welcome you. The magnificent beachfront hotel is the highlight of Monterey Bay, with a chef-driven oceanfront restaurant, award-winning rooftop luxury spa, and great position minutes from beautiful Cannery Row. The rooms and suites are spacious, clean, and comfortable, with modern facilities like flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. The best suites have beach views, terraces, and separate living areas, as well as Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces. A variety of dining options are available on-site, including one that serves seafood on a nice outdoor terrace and another that serves lighter fare with live music on a regular basis. There's also a beach, complimentary in-town car service, loaner bikes, and a spa with a rooftop sundeck and gym area.

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This beachfront hotel, located just south of San Luis Obispo and midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, provides elegant, contemporary suites, exceptional service, and breathtaking ocean views. At Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, you can get away from it all and enjoy everything Pismo Beach has to offer.

It's a high-end boutique hotel providing one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as a few larger penthouse suites. Some units offer complete ocean views, while others have partial views, face the pool, or have no view at all (they face the parking lot). Private balconies are available in every apartment. Lido at Dolphin Bay, the resort's restaurant, features fresh seafood and other locally produced foods with stunning ocean views. The hotel features a full-service spa with a heated outdoor infinity pool and a whirlpool spa, as well as a heated outdoor infinity pool. Dolphin Bay provides guests with complimentary bicycles as well as suggested riding routes.

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