Montage Laguna Beach  

Perched on a dramatic coastal bluff above the Pacific in Laguna Beach, this cliff-top luxury resort offers direct beach access and sweeping ocean views. Minutes from Victoria Beach, Treasure Island Beach, Aliso Beach Park and the famed 1,000 Steps Beach, and just a short drive to downtown Laguna.

About 250 guestrooms and suites blend craftsman-style architecture with a museum-quality art collection. Most rooms have private balconies or patios with ocean views, pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton, marble baths with deep soaking tubs and separate showers, plus in-room LCD TVs, iPod docks and well-stocked mini-bars. Expect a refined, seaside vibe with personal touches and spacious layouts.

A 20,000 sq ft full-service spa with indoor/outdoor treatment rooms and an adults-only spa pool anchors the wellness scene. Multiple outdoor pools include the ocean-view Mosaic Pool with private cabanas, plus spa tubs, a fitness center, yoga area and outdoor Jacuzzi. Family-friendly offerings include a year-round kids program and babysitting (surcharge). Pet-friendly policy and a complimentary local shuttle make stays easy. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and unwind at the poolside bar.

Up to roughly 12,000 sq ft of flexible conference and meeting space across 18 indoor/outdoor venues, a 24-hour business center and limo/town-car services. High-speed wired and wireless internet throughout the resort keeps work running smooth.

Three on-site dining venues serve Californian and coastal-inspired fare — from the signature restaurant to The Loft and Mosaic Bar & Grille — plus a coffee shop for snacks and 24-hour room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available each morning for a fee, and menus emphasize fresh, local ingredients.