Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California

One of the most gorgeous properties in southern California is more affordable than ever this summer, and we’re so giddy about it that we decided we just had to spread the news. , just opened one year ago this month, is a sprawling 500-acre escape nestled into the cliffs of Rancho Palos Verdes, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. For almost every night this summer, rooms can be had for . It’s hard to believe that a hotel this beautiful with such high-quality amenities can be snagged for prices like these.

Below we’ll take you on a photo tour of this gorgeous hotel, and we’ll tell you a bit more about why we love it.

To check rates for this summer (or beyond!), visit our full Terranea Resort review and plug your trip dates into the calendar on the right.

Unlike other hotels closer to the L.A. action, Terranea embodies the Rancho Palos Verdes lifestyle — one of leisure, relaxation, and appreciation of natural beauty.

Lobby at Terranea Resort

Inside, the resort has been planned down to minute details. Talking elevators announce the floor they’ve arrived at, and the entire property has been painted different shades in an effort to make it look like a set of old California mansions rather than a brand-new resort.

A standard room at Terranea Resort

The rooms at Terranea are large (about 450 square feet) and well equipped with top-notch electronics, comfortable beds, and huge bathrooms with all the luxury trimmings.

Bathroom in a standard room at Terranea Resort

Grounds at Terranea Resort

The hotel’s multiple hiking paths have signs encouraging visitors to watch for local species like the endangered El Segundo Blue Butterfly and the California Gray Whale. When not exploring the great outdoors, guests can sip drinks by the pool, take spa treatments, and play golf, all within view of the resort’s tan coastal bluffs and the ocean below.

Firepit at Terranea Resort

Guest rooms at Terranea Resort

The resort’s 582 rooms are spread among 100 acres of Rancho Palos Verdes’ sand-colored cliffs.

The spa at Terranea Resort

The enormous, 50,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor spa has its own pool, customized treatment rooms, and outdoor hot tubs.

The spa at Terranea Resort