Luxury Orange County hotels you must visit

Orange County, California is known as a haven where the rich and famous escape the fast-pasted L.A. lifestyle. With its sprawling beaches, high-end boutiques, five-star restaurants, and pampering spas, it’s no wonder that the wealthy and beautiful flock to this sun-drenched county. Whether visiting for a weekend or an extended vacation, here are some luxury resorts that will provide the best that the OC has to offer.

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Montage Laguna Beach

Montage Laguna Beach

For those wanting the utmost in a beachside luxury vacation, Montage Laguna Beach is all about spoiling their guests with the finest food, spa services and location. Situated on the Pacific with easy beach access, this is an ocean-lovers dream. For those not wanting to get sandy, the resort has a beautiful pool that the entire family can enjoy or just drop the kids off at Paintbox for a day of adventure and creativity, and take advantage of the private adult pool, accessible with a treatment at Spa Montage. For an extravagant dinner, Studio offers expansive ocean views and the option to dine at the Chef’s Table for a truly personal and unique culinary experience.

Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigel

Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Nigel

Overlooking Strands beach in Dana Point, this Ritz-Carlton property offers guests the opportunity to indulge in seaside surroundings through adventurous ocean excursions, delicious local seafood menu items and beach-inspired spa treatments. Guests can take surfing, tennis or golf lessons and then relax with a luxurious spa treatment followed by an organic and locally grown dinner at enoSTEAK. For the ultimate indulgence, opt for the Club Level experience with a private lounge space, dedicated concierge, personalized amenities, and complimentary food and beverage options throughout the day. Unique to this resort is the Ritz-Kids experience in partnership with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society.

Resort at Pelican Hill

The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Beach

Situated on 504 acres, this Mediterranean-inspired resort offers guests access to the Coliseum circular pool measuring 136 feet in diameter, an excursion to Crystal Cove State Beach, a 36-hole golf course, a five-star spa, and six on-property restaurants and cafes. Accommodation is offered in the form of luxurious garden bungalows and exclusive private villas. In addition to providing Camp Pelican for kids ages four to 12, there’s also Latitude, which is geared towards teens wanting space and an experience of their own.

Monarch Beach Resort

Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point

Formerly the St. Regis hotel, the newly renovated Monarch Beach Resort is located in hillsides of Dana Point with private beach access via complimentary transportation to the Monarch Bay Club. The resort offers something for everyone in the family, from the award-winning, championship 18-hole golf course for dad, to the Mirval “Life in Balance” Spa experience for mom and the Sandcastle Kids Club for kids. With eight dining options available, guests can fulfill their cravings with casual poolside cuisine at the Coliseum Pool and Grill to an elegant meal at Andrea. For those wanting to improve their culinary skills, the resort even offers cooking classes.

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach

Hyatt Regency, Huntington Beach Resort & Spa

Located in what is known as Surf City USA, the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach is the perfect location for those wanting a quintessential Southern California experience. Situated across from the expansive Huntington State Beach, with volleyball courts, bike paths, surfing and fishing, the Hyatt Regency offers an indulgent oceanfront experience with luxurious touches everywhere. Kids will love resort amenities such as the pool’s waterslides and fire pits for roasting marshmallows. Parents, meanwhile, will love the 20,000-square-foot Mediterranean-inspired Pacific Waters Spa will treatments such as the Pacific Seaweed Soak and Sea Salt Scrub. Nearby, is the newly opened 191,000-square-foot Pacific City outdoor shopping center.

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