Road Trip in a Lexus LX 600 F Sport to Terranea Resort

Terranea Resort - Photo by Jill Weinlein

Driving a Lexus LX 600 F Sport in antithetic driving modes to the oceanfront Terranea Resort, I appreciated the V6 motor and creaseless four-wheel thrust portion taking the hills and curves on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. This ample luxury Lexus offers 2 comfy bucket seats successful the beforehand and 2 rows of seats behind. There is plentifulness of country for suitcases and play clubs for driving vacations.

The 10-speed shiftable automatic successful Custom mode offers the astir comfy drive. The operator tin crook a knob to Eco to guarantee the astir businesslike substance usage for 17 mpg successful the metropolis and up to 22 mpg connected the highway, according to the U.C. Department of Energy. The Sport mode offers a much sporty ride.

Beautiful reddish leather interior successful the Lexus 600 F Sport - Photo by Jill Weinlein

Luxury driving features see an eye-catching reddish leather interior, perforated leather-trimmed athletics steering wheel, and brushed leather seats with heating and cooling enhancements.

The Lexus LX 600 F Sport incorporates a distinctive ample beforehand achromatic mesh grill, and Torsen limited-slip differential for enhanced cornering connected the exclusive 22-inch F Sport wheels. 

The steering instrumentality controls person an adaptive cruise power button, enabling safer driving and braking distance. The backup camera cautiously alerts the operator to approaching objects and automatically brakes erstwhile an entity is excessively close.

Lexus is the Courtesy Shuttle astatine Terranea - Photo by Jill Weinlein

Once astatine the oceanfront hotel, 1 notices a assortment of Lexus cars parked successful the entranceway courtyard and driving astir the resort. Terranea has partnered with Lexus to supply guests with a assortment of perks and experiences.

Guests arriving successful a Lexus volition person complimentary valet work erstwhile staying overnight astatine the resort. That is simply a $60 a nighttime savings, positive Lexus guests volition person a $100 edifice recognition to usage during their stay. Any overnight impermanent tin trial thrust 1 oregon much of the Lexus cars during their stay.

The Lexus shuttle work transports guests passim the edifice for those who similar a Lexus driving experience, alternatively of walking. The shuttle delivers guests to Golf astatine the Links, a 9-hole, 3-par play course. Ocean breezes and views of Catalina Island are astatine tee placements located arsenic acold arsenic 185 yards. Guests tin instrumentality a play acquisition oregon enroll their small ones astatine Junior play camp.

The Lexus SUV's besides transports guests to Nelson's restaurant. On weekend's Nelson's offers the yearly Sound Series concerts, with unrecorded music, drinks and eating on the the water cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Villas astatine Terranea - Photos by Jill Weinlein

The edifice offers 582 luxurious impermanent retreats with comfy furnishings, thoughtful amenities, terraces, and balconies overlooking mature California gardens and water vistas.

Those seeking an Airbnb alternate volition bask staying successful 1 of the Bungalows, Casitas oregon Villas. Many are steps distant from the Terranea Spa and Fitness Center, Spa Cafe' and Nelson's. These spacious accommodations scope successful size from 1,100 to 2,2808 sq.ft.

Bungalows person an ensuite maestro chamber with a king size furniture dressed successful European-style luxury linens. There is simply a queen-size sleeper sofa, indoor fireplace and half-bathroom positive a eating country and afloat kitchen. For those seeking to dine and unbend outside, a ample patio oregon upstairs balcony offers comfy furnishings and a fire-pit oregon fireplace. 

Casitas and Villas person up to three-bedrooms with aggregate bathrooms, positive an outdoor backstage blistery whirlpool. Thoughtful amenities see a full-size refrigerator, state stove, microwave, dishwasher, dishware, and cooking utensils to marque eating and entertaining easy.

Wellness instrumentality specified arsenic a yoga mat, absorption bands and dumbbells are disposable erstwhile requested.

Veuve Clicquot Oceanfront Tastes - Photo by Jill Weinlein

An exclusive Veuve Clicquot Oceanfront Tastes of Terranea is offered astatine the stately Lobby Bar and connected the panorama presumption Terrace astatine Terranea. Guests tin acquisition a solid of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label oregon Veuve Clicquot Rose'. Splurge with a solid of Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame for $75 oregon bid a $300 bottle.

Alongside Champagne determination is simply a featured cocktail to bask for $25. The Terranea VCP is made with Hennessy V.S.O.P., elemental syrup, caller citrus juice, a topping of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label and a citrus twist.

These Champagne tastings brace nicely with a prime of 3 elevated bites for $25. With Executive Chef Andrew Vaughn Oceanfront tastes of Terranea includes a lobster knuckle sandwich connected toasted brioche, and a seared Diver scallop with smoked bacon, Meyer lemon, caramelized bulb and oversea brackish cultivated from the hotel's Sea Salt Conservatory. Other items to bask with Veuve Clicquot Champagne see crab cakes with Petrossian caviar and yellowish sashimi with Granny Smith pome and a yuzu avocado puree.

Beef paper items see beef tartar Gougere, and Wagyu beef sliders with bluish cheese, caramelized bulb and location pickle.

Vegetarians volition bask the Terranea olive crostini connected a baguette and oven-roasted tomato. 

Endless Tranquility astatine Terranea - Photo by Jill Weinlein

There are endless amounts of quality and relaxation passim Terranea Resort. The Spa offers 1 of the astir beauteous oceanfront pools successful Southern California. Aqua conditioning classes are offered connected Monday, Wednesday and Friday astatine 8:30 a.m.

Guests find interior harmony with a assortment of wellness classes successful the Movement Studio that includes Good Morning Stretch, Seaside Yoga, Pilates, Sunrise Stretch & Flex, Seaside Cycle, Guided Meditation and Sound Baths.

Resort Pool - Photo by Jill Weinlein

Off the lobby connected the crushed level is simply a ample escaped signifier family-friendly swimming pool, blistery whirlpool, breathtaking waterslide, splash pad and fountain. The grassy country offers ping-pong and tract games.

Exciting eating opportunities see the elegant signature mar'sel offering stunning 270-degree views during meal and for Sunday brunch.

The all-day catalina room is simply a spirited eating acquisition featuring section ingredients from Catalina View Farm and the onsite plot for a la carte paper items and a children's menu. The fashionable outdoor eating terrace overlooks the main swimming pool. Happy Hour specials are disposable from 3 to 5 p.m.

Visit oversea beans for drawback and spell java and pastries, breakfast, luncheon and meal items. Nearby astatine pointe discovery, guests tin rent electrical bicycles, be coating classes and conscionable a falconer to larn astir Terranea's falcon program.

Asian dishes astatine bashi - Photo by Jill Weinlein

Contemporary Asian dishes are offered astatine Bashi. Dine extracurricular for flavorful wok prepared dishes, accepted and innovative sushi, and flavorful grilled proteins and vegetables. Karaoke is offered connected Saturdays astatine 10 p.m.

Terranea Resort - Photo by Jill Weinlein

Oceanfront summertime celebrations see Vintner's dinners astatine mar'sel, movie nights astatine the main edifice pool, kids nine activities and Sound Series each play connected the tract adjacent to Nelson's.

Escape the vigor to Terranea Resort. Exclusive guestroom rates commencement astatine $499 during the summertime for a sun-filled, water breeze stay. Use the promotional code: SUMMER.