Adventure & Relaxation at Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes

Perched on the rugged coastal bluffs of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Terranea Resort fuses exhilarating outdoor adventure with refined resort comfort. The 102-acre oceanfront property offers visitors more than just luxury accommodations—it’s a gateway to the sweeping Pacific coastline and its active outdoor lifestyle. From the starting point of your stay, the dramatic cliffs, isolated coves, and tide pools invite immersive experiences framed by sea cliffs sculpted from ancient volcanic rock and coastal sagebrush habitats.

At Terranea, adventure seekers can book a variety of ocean activities, including stand-up paddleboarding and ocean kayaking, which allow for intimate access to the South Bay’s marine environment. Kayak fishing tours provide a dynamic chance to engage with local wildlife under expert guidance, creating an unusual blend of challenge and calm on the open water. For those wanting to keep feet dry, guided coastal hikes traverse cliffs lined with wildflowers and offer panoramic ocean views that reward every step.

Family-friendly options abound with the Terranea Kids Club, creative workshops like Build-A-Bear and Mandala painting, as well as engaging archery and archery tag sessions. Evenings can be spent relaxing in seaside or pool cabanas with signature spa treatments or gathering around private beach movie screenings and s’mores fires that transform the shoreline into a social hub.

Terranea’s reputation is bolstered by consistent five-star service and culinary offerings across multiple on-site restaurants, creating an all-encompassing retreat where every detail from luxurious daybeds to a private falconry experience offers a new way to connect with the natural setting. Located just 25 miles from downtown Los Angeles, Terranea stands out as a rare coastal resort that balances outdoor recreation and sophisticated amenities, crafting a unique destination where adventure and relaxation meet under the vast California sky.