Newport Beach, California Coastal California Glamour The idyllic coastal community of Newport Beach is home to both sun-kissed surfers and Bentley-driving yachtsmen. Experience the area from the ocean via kayak, boogie board, or during a sunset electric boat tour of Newport Harbor. Or feed your glamourous side at Fashion Island, an outdoor mall where you can shop designer boutiques for the perfect California beach chic wardrobe. Disneyland is just 30 minutes away and the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, LEGOLAND, and Universal Studios Hollywood are also within a short drive. Pelican Hill feels like a slice of Tuscany in Orange County. Golfers, spa lovers, and foodies are regulars at this 500-acre California luxury resort in Newport Beach. The six Italian-inspired luxury villas afford stunning views along with their travertine flooring, wood-beam ceilings, and Italian limestone fireplaces. Tom Fazio designed the two courses at the Pelican Hill Golf Club. The resort s award-winning 22-treatment room spa is one of the best in California and includes herbal steam rooms, saunas and saltwater soaking tubs. In addition to a fitness center, guests can partake in complimentary fitness classes and even early-morning guided beach walks each day. Six dining options range from the casual Coliseum Pool and Grill to the Caffe & Market, but the star is Andrea - a Tuscan-inspired restaurant that has its own dedicated pasta room and serves delicious Northern Italian cuisine. Pelican Hill offers its guests several types of accommodations. ER has selected six three-bedroom villas within the Villa Enclave, which is about a six-minute walk from the main hotel. The Enclave offers its guests a private Clubhouse, with a fitness center, pool, the Villa Clubhouse where Members can enjoy breakfast and lunch, and the 95-seat Piccolo Restaurant, open for dinner. A complimentary scheduled shuttle service will ferry you to Crystal Cove Beach, just a five-minute drive away, where you ll find a tent with complimentary towels, water, umbrellas and chairs so you can spend all day in the surf and sun. Contact Concierge Team Tammy Matsunami (949) 467-5826 tmatsunami@pelicanhill.com
Newport Beach, California Coastal California Glamour Destination Know Before You Go What's New N/A Additional Fees There is no daily fee required to book these residences. Local Considerations The ER villas are located within The Resort at Pelican Hill, in the south Villa Enclave, approximately a six-minute walk to the main hotel. The Spa and restaurants on property are very popular, and reservations and appointments fill up quickly. We recommend you work with your Concierge to arrange tee times, spa treatments, and dinner reservations as far in advance as possible. In June, Newport Beach is much cooler than normal. The Villa Pool is reserved exclusively for guests staying in the Villa Enclave and features a whirlpool spa and children's wading pool. Logistics and Transportation Enjoy valet service throughout the resort. The resort offers multiple pools and Crystal Cove Beach is a five-minute drive from the villas. There is a complimentary scheduled shuttle which can take you to the beach. Point of Contact Your Concierge is solely dedicated to ER Members. She will initiate the planning process 30 days prior to your arrival.
Getting There Fly into John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA), only 15 minutes away. Long Beach Airport (LGB) is 45 minutes away, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about an hour away. We recommend renting a car Resort. if you decide to explore outside the Annual Weather Average Monthly Temperatures (in Fahrenheit) 57 January 57 February 58 March 60 April 62 May 65 June 68 July 69 August 68 September 65 October 61 November 56 December
Newport Beach, California Coastal California Glamour Things To Do Restaurants Andrea Andrea Ristorante skillfully recreates storied culinary traditions in classic dishes bursting with the true flavors of Italy. Savor the regional cuisine of Northern Italy and gracious service in this casually elegant atmosphere. Andrea offers a sophisticated wine list, a full-service lounge and terrace overlooking the Pacific Ocean and an exquisite private dining room. Bear Flag Fish Company In the beginning it was just fishing with my brother and my dad. He was a steel fabricator and made a boat called Bear Flag when I was born. Life revolved around the boat, the Channel Islands, and spots in Mexico. Eventually I worked on other people s boats. I did it all: captain, second captain, chef, deck hand, scrubber. I got restaurant jobs and was lucky to apprentice under great chefs like Tim Johnson at Zenbu Sushi. I learned how to evaluate the quality of the fish, how it was treated. You can tell from the meat if the fish was relaxed or stressed when it was harvested. No matter what kind of fish it is, I only buy the best fish, and I love the search for it, the art and science of finding it. With every job I did, every trip I went on, every person I met, certain things stuck with me, before I even knew what I was getting into. I was pulled by the sea. It was time to start my own thing. I found a location and went all in. I couldn't afford an architect so I did the drawings with a pencil and ruler. My dad and I soldered the refrigeration lines in the kitchen. We opened the doors in 2007 and people kept coming so we figured we were doing something right. We ve learned a lot since then. Now I have my guys I go to, that I know have the best fish, and deal straight. We buy a lot of local fish, because it s the best way to know what you re getting. Sustainability is a big issue. There better be fish for my grandkids and yours. And US fisheries are held to some of the highest sustainability standards around. We hold ourselves to those standards too, all the way down
to the cups we use. I later read that Steinbeck described the Bear Flag establishment in his book Cannery Row as, a decent, clean, honest, old-fashioned sporting house where a man can take a glass of beer among friends... a sturdy, virtuous club. It was a pillar of the community. I thought that was fitting for this place too. Besides, everybody knew the boat. It was free marketing. It s been humbling to see how the community has supported us, and I ve found myself in a position to give jobs and experience to the local kids. They bring their friends and their parents in to eat. Now some of them are off starting their own pop-up restaurants and other cool projects. It s been seven years and we re still here, working every day. There s nothing better than going out in nature, harvesting food with your own hands, and providing it to the people you love. This is what we do. Bluefin Bluefin is a uniquely innovative Japanese restaurant. Signature dishes include Chilean sea bass and foi gras with while truffle oil butter sprinkled with real gold flakes, and halibut carpaccio with dustings of pink peppercorn and chives in a ponzu perfumed with light truffle oil. Broadway by Amar Santana The restaurant's menu is inspired by the creativity of Chef Amar Santana and his version of Modern Cuisine of The Americas. It features top quality ingredients, with a focus on local farms who can provide the menu's seasonal requirements. The interior has an industrial New York feel and an open kitchen that is the center stage, with six coveted seats at the chef's table overlooking the activity of the kitchen. Driftwood Kitchen Waterfront restaurant in Laguna Beach that features an ocean to table dining experience of the freshest and finest seafood, steaks and hand shucked oysters, alongside handcrafted cocktails and breathtaking views of the sparkling pacific. The focus is on Californian cuisine that is inspired, yet simply prepared, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and the ocean that's right in the backyard. Nick's Escape at Nick's Laguna Beach Restaurant and Bar. Located in the heart of Laguna Beach, the intimate 80-seat restaurant features a chic bar and beautiful outdoor patio. The indoor/outdoor Laguna Beach venue features classic American comfort food with flair,
crave-able bar snacks, plus unique cocktails and an extensive wine list. Pelican Grill Located at Pelican Hill Golf Club, Pelican Grill celebrates the best of coastal California dining with fresh seafood, hand-made pastas, the finest beef and a variety of side dishes. An open-concept display kitchen, heated ocean-view terrace and extensive wine-by-the-glass menu complement the restaurant's Napa-inspired cuisine. Pirozzi Take a journey through Italy with Pirozzi s newest culinary addition to his award-winning collection of Orange County restaurants. Pirozzi Corona Del Mar features a wood-burning oven meticulously handcrafted by artisans in Naples, Italy and imported especially for Alessandro. Red O Red O Mexican cuisine by Rick Bayless features both authentic Mexican and lighter California-style dishes. Bold, dramatic décor includes custom furniture, imported mosaic stone flooring with accents adorning an open floor plan, enabling one to capture the uniqueness in its entirety from almost anywhere in the restaurant. Sapphire The family at Sapphire Laguna is committed to providing our guests with exceptional service, quality and value. Enjoy comfort food inspired by cuisines from around the world, featuring the best of California and around the world. The Beachcomber Situated directly on the sandy beach of Crystal Cove, The Beachcomber is the perfect spot to enjoy the ocean's breeze and breathtaking views of the coastline and Catalina Island. The American cuisine features seafood, pastas and beef. The Bootlegger is The Beachcomber's outdoor tropical bar. The Dock Watermarc
Watermarc Restaurant brings together the vision of pairing great food with great beverage. Lunch and dinner menus begin with a grouping of 26 grazing plates, then move forward with more contemporary and traditional menu components. Wildfish Seafood Lively sleek bar and sophisticated dining room. Wildfish will serve you the freshest catch of seafood available and the very best in prime midwestern steak- aged 28 days and broiled to perfection. Activities Catalina Flyer The Catalina Flyer, the largest passenger-carrying catamaran on the West Coast, features a richly appointed interior, sweeping sun decks, full-service cocktail lounges, stately viewing windows and Ride Control. So if you want comfort, service, a friendly crew, or just want to work on your tan, the Catalina Flyer is your choice. The Catalina Flyer is not only the FASTEST boat, but the BEST way to the island. Newport Beach Sailing Charters A captained charter with Newport Beach Sailing Charters is a 3, 4 or 8 hour sail. Just sit back and enjoy the sights or sail the boat yourself, with a captain not far away to provide guidance the choice is yours. Either way, you will sail aboard one of our luxurious sailboats, which all boast a spacious cockpit outfitted with cushions for you and your guests to spread out and relax. Each boat has a comfortable cockpit that is semi covered to keep you warm and dry in winter, and shaded and cool in summer. Pelican Hill Golf Club The sheer variety of vegetation on the South Course makes playing it quite the experience. Several holes permit 270-degree views of the vast Pacific, with the sight of seabirds and sailboats guiding the fresh ocean breeze. As enjoyable to play as it is beautiful, this is one of the most pure exaltations of Fazio's design philosophy. Specialized Activities Private surf lessons are offered year round at our surf school in Laguna Beach. Lessons include a surfboard and wetsuit fitted for any size. Our staff are all experienced surfers with years of teaching
experience and are CPR and First-Aid certified. We provide a 1:3 instructor ratio. The Tennis Club at Newport Beach 24 hard surface outdoor tennis courts (16 lighted courts for evening). Court time 90 minutes; $20 per player adults; $10 per child. Must be booked through concierge. Approximately 3 miles from resort. Art and Entertainment Pageant of the Masters The Pageant of the Masters is the Festival of Arts crowning jewel and arguably one of the most unique productions in the entire world. It is world-renowned in the artistry and theatrical illusion of living pictures. Each night during the summer season, the Festival of Arts presents this famous attraction in an open-air amphitheater in Laguna Canyon. Local Attractions Disneyland Enter a magical kingdom where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean and rocket through the stars all in the same day! Disneyland Premium VIP Tour Design a perfect day around your schedule and revel in an exceptional personalized adventure at the Disneyland Resort. Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A., features a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour plus Universal CityWalk, their entertainment, shopping and dining complex, which includes the AMC Universal CityWalk Cinemas and the "5 Towers" state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue.