Watch the sun set over the Pacific at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Whether you’re an Orange County resident or just passing through, these local hotels are ready to spice up your summer with new sun-kissed offerings.
The property offers 517 guest rooms, including 57 suites. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
HYATT REGENCY HUNTINGTON BEACH RESORT & SPA
From bike rentals to beach bonfires, Huntington Beach’s only hotel with direct access to the sand provides plenty of entertainment for the adults and kiddos alike. Boasting newly refreshed rooms, the Spanish-style oasis delights with the ocean-facing Mankota pool—where its luxury cabanas recently received an upgrade—plus the Slyders Water Playground that invites the little ones to splash around in style. Book a reservation at the award-winning Watertable restaurant, where breakfast and dinner are available, to get a taste of coastal fare like Chilean sea bass with chive mashed potatoes, or hang 10 at Pete’s Sunset Grille to enjoy SoCal favorites including fish tacos and poke bowls. Making waves, indeed. 714.698.1234, hyatt.com
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s beach concierge team will set up your chairs, towels and umbrellas PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
THE RITZ-CARLTON, LAGUNA NIGUEL
The seaside property PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Since 1984, beach lovers have flocked to this exquisite property perched high above Dana Point’s Salt Creek Beach. Nearly 400 rooms and suites offer plenty of luxury accommodations, and in true Ritz-Carlton fashion, select spaces grant you access to the beloved Club Level lounge, where complimentary cuisine and beverages are offered from sunup to sundown. Tuck your toes in the sand with dedicated beach concierge service; break a sweat at the ocean-facing fitness center; or achieve tranquility at the stunning spa (we recommend the Laguna Wellness Experience to enjoy 90 minutes of skin brushing, a collagen facial mask, a slimming body wrap and a massage). Happy hour is best enjoyed at the outdoor 180blu while dinner options let you take in breathtaking Pacific views at RAYA or indulge your carnivorous side at enoSTEAK. Foodies will also love the return of the Culinary Cookout Series—five exclusive oceanfront dining experiences set on the Dana Lawn that kick off Aug. 26 with a Texas-inspired barbecue with more events to come through early November. 949.240.2000, ritzcarlton.com/lagunaniguel
The Waldorf Astoria Spa PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
WALDORF ASTORIA MONARCH BEACH RESORT & CLUB
A sprawling pool and golf course provide amenities for the whole family. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Embrace SoCal’s beach culture in luxury style at this AAA Five Diamond Dana Point property that boasts 175 acres of coastal opulence. The guest- and member-exclusive Monarch Bay Beach Club includes shorefront dining, surf lessons, stand-up paddleboard rentals and fire pit experiences complete with s’mores for classic summertime fun. Send Dad to the 18-hole championship golf course; drop off the little ones—ages 5 to 12—at the daily Camp Waldorf, available through Sept. 4; and indulge Mom in exclusive treatments featuring 111SKIN products at the new Waldorf Astoria Spa to ensure a memorable time for the whole family. Don’t miss AVEO Table + Bar’s new Latin-inspired menu, where chef de cuisine Diego Bernal delights with dishes like el jardin tacos, casuela de mariscos and spiced chocolate cream. 949.234.3200, waldorfastoriamonarchbeach.com
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