This five-star, Mediterranean-style refuge overlooks the Pacific Ocean from a 150-foot bluff. The readers of Gourmet Magazine have proclaimed it the "most romantic hotel in the world," and the readers of Travel & Leisure the "best hotel in North America." The resort offers an amazing art gallery, renowned restaurants, golf, sandy beaches and every recreational sport you can imagine. The outstanding kids program allows harried parents to unwind and relax.
Locals frequently recommend this hotel, which offers a free shuttle to nearby Disneyland (the gate is just 250 yards (0.22 kilometers) away). The grounds and common areas are warm and welcoming and the rooms are moderately priced. Pamper yourself at their on-site spa or relax by the outdoor swimming pool. The service, decor and location keep guests returning year after year.
Overlooking Balboa Bay in Newport Beach, California, this 15-acre resort is 10 minutes from Huntington Beach. It features a full-service salon and spa, on-site dining, an outdoor pool, and rooms with free WiFi. The Balboa Bay Resort offers accommodations equipped with a DVD player and a flat-screen TV. The granite and marble bathrooms are furnished with soaking tubs. A refrigerator and in-room laptop safe are provided. This resort features 3 on-property restaurants. Waterline Newport Beach, a waterfront water-to-table chef-driven restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A&O Kitchen+Bar, a waterfront gastropub and bar, is open late nights and serves lunch and dinner. Blend, an Italian-inspired coffee shop, is open daily from 06:00 to 19:00 hours. Disneyland is just 20 minutes from the Balboa Bay Resort. Crystal Cove State Park is 10 minutes from the resort.
Built in 1892, this quaint bed and breakfast that is perfect for a delightful retreat. The building is well-preserved and is registered as a National Historic Building and the decor is charming with a cozy European style. Guests appreciate the warm atmosphere and attention to detail in every corner of the inn. With its charm and warmth, it isn't hard to see why it has been used in numerous television and film productions as well as wedding ceremonies.