Terranea is L.A.’s Ocean Front Resort
Terranea from the Ocean Photo Credit: Kind Traveler/ Sean Krejci
I’ve lived in Los Angeles my whole life and it truly excites me when I discover a new gem to brag about. I recently had the opportunity to have a staycation at the Terranea Resort located in Rancho Palos Verdes. This destination resort is easily accessible from either LAX, Downtown LA or anywhere in Los Angeles. Dramatically perched on an unspoiled part of the California Coast, it is easily one of L.A.’s best ocean front hotels. The sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the unique environment of the Palos Verdes Peninsula make this destination property a natural haven for lovers of the outdoors and destination resorts.
Just one of the pools on the lush grounds of Terranea
Villas & Bungalows are also available at the Terranea Resort
As beautiful as the resort and surroundings are, Terranea is guided by the philosophy of ecological sustainability. They are dedicated to having a minimal impact and making every effort to protect and steward the native environment and Pacific Ocean. The level of sustainability is almost reverential and makes any guest feel good about their contribution to green measures. From composting, eliminating plastic straws, the chef’s garden, and natural irrigation to food recycling (they even donate partially consumed food) and donating wholly usable toiletries left in guest rooms to the Midnight Mission in downtown Los Angeles, this hotel makes a difference in its community and an effort to improve its world.
The bright and comfy rooms at Terranea
The rooms at Terranea are comfortable, spacious, bright and fitted with every deluxe amenity
Chefs to End Hunger is one of the many initiatives by Terranea to have a positive impact on their local community and minimize their waste
Breakfast at Terranea does not disappoint
The gorgeous and delicious food served at the various restaurants on property is another reflection of Terranea’s attention to beauty and detail
There are also plenty of opportunities for natural encounters for visitors to the hotel. More than 14 acres of wildlife habitat surrounding the resort make it easy to observe the local fauna at Terranea. For wildlife lovers, I would recommend the Naturalist-led tours that guide visitors along the resort’s extensive walking, hiking, and bird watching footpaths along the scenic Discovery Trail, part of the Palos Verdes Peninsula trail system. The tours help further awareness of the land’s ecology, educating guests on the resort’s coastal flora and fauna, such as the California crabapple, a rare species that grows only on the Peninsula and Catalina Island. California Blue and Pacific Gray whales migrate through the waters just 50 yards offshore, within view of Terranea nearly year-round. I saw some just off the coast before heading out for my kayak tour. I spent one morning Kayaking through the clean, protected waters. I’ve been Kayaking all over the world, and not only was this a beautiful experience on the California Coast, but the property specifically encouraged us to pick up any ocean rubbish. Before we knew it, the kayaking tour became a mission for ocean clean up!
On our kayak tour and trash pick up mission. Look at that water! Photo Credit: Kind Traveler/ Sean Krejci
One of the sustainability and nature experts at Terranea will lead you on one of their nature hikes and tours
You can check Chef’s Salt Conservatory where he makes salt from the ocean water below.
Terranea also has a phenomenal spa for deluxe pampering. Two types of steam rooms!
The Spa Pool at Terranea is available only to spa guests.
Kind Traveler
Kind Traveler is a new hotel booking platform that makes you feel good. By linking charitable donations to discounted hotel room rates, travelers now have the opportunity to do good simply by booking a room. Kind Traveler, a Public Benefit Corporation, is the first socially conscious ‘Give + Get’ hotel booking platform that empowers travelers to benefit communities, the environment, and animals. This is a new era of travel where we can begin to feed our souls from the moment we start booking hotels. You can donate to a variety of charities or choose a local partner. One such partner is the Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles, which is the only rehabilitation hospital in Los Angeles for seals and sea lions stranded on beaches from Malibu to Seal Beach due to illness, injury or malnutrition. A $10 donation through the Kind Traveler platform could feed a seal/sea-lion breakfast, lunch & dinner for a day. Why not make a difference on your next vacation?
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With the Kind Traveler Team at The Marine Mamal Care Center
Marine Mammal Care Center
Just a short drive away, the Marine Mamal Care Center, is one of the local non-profit partners for Tarranea. The primary mission of the center is to treat protected mammals and provide public education. The center has a variety of different seals and sea lions as patients that need a variety of care and rehabilitation before being released back into the ocean. My visit taught me not only about the incredible expense just to feed the patients but also about the differences between seals and sea lions.
When traveling to Los Angeles beaches: 1.) If you see a marine mammal in need of help call 1 (800) 39-WHALE 2.) If you find waste on the beach please be an ocean steward and pick it up.
Don’t Forget Seal Day is June 24
A patient hanging out in rehab at MMCC waiting to be released
So much waste is extracted from sick seals and sea lions
Mrs. Dave
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Appreciated your talk today at San Diego’s travel show. You’re kind and informative, and a great speaker. Thank you.