Nestled on 102 private acres of California's secluded Palos Verdes Peninsula with breathtakingly scenic views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island, Terranea - L.A.'s Oceanfront Resort is an elegant upmarket Mediterranean-style resort that offers an exclusive retreat. Luxurious accommodations range from guest rooms and bedroom bungalows to houses and villas, which are decorated in rich, natural hues and feature en-suite bathrooms with rain showers and soaking tubs, fully equipped kitchens, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and private balconies or patios.

Modern amenities include flat-screen televisions with cable channels, iPod docking stations, and complimentary wireless access, and guests can relax with an indulgent massage from the spa or yoga classes at the fitness center. A range of on-site activities such as kayaking, horseback riding, scuba diving, whale watching, and the hotel's Falconry program is available for guests to enjoy, as well as a nine-hole par-3 oceanfront golf course. You will find some fun things to see and do in Rancho Palos Verdes on your weekend break.

100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, Phone: 310-494-7891, Terranea Video

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