Terranea
Palos Verdes, CA, United StatesA coastal paradise on the Palos Verdes Peninsula
Terranea
Terranea Resort occupies 102 oceanfront acres on the dramatic Palos Verdes Peninsula, just south of Los Angeles. The resort's 9-hole par-3 Links course features stunning Pacific Ocean views from every hole, and its four pools, award-winning spa, and farm-to-table dining create a world-class coastal retreat.
- Nine-hole oceanfront par-3 course perched above the Pacific with Catalina Island views from every tee
- 50,000 sqft spa with an outdoor oceanfront meditation garden and extensive Pacific-facing treatment rooms
- Falconry program on the coastal bluffs — one of the few resort raptory experiences in Southern California
- Paddleboarding, kayaking, guided coastal hikes, and archery set against 102 acres of Palos Verdes headland
- Whale watching from the bluffs in winter months, with the resort's naturalist staff guiding guests
The Course
- The Links at Terranea — 9 holes, par 27
The Links at Terranea · 3rd (Par 3)
Called 'Captain's Bluff,' this 172-yard par-3 plays uphill into the prevailing coastal wind with a Redan-like right-to-left tilt — balls that land high right can feed toward the pin, while the lower left bunkers offer some of the toughest recoveries on the course. Every hole on this Todd Eckenrode-designed nine delivers Pacific panoramas, but the third, the longest on the card, earns its name.
Restaurants & Bars
- mar'sel
- Nelson's
- Catalina Kitchen
- Bashi
- Sea Beans
- Solviva
On Property
The Spa at Terranea (50,000 sqft)
Beach Cove- Four Pools & Cabanas
Fitness Center- Falconry
Paddleboarding & Kayaking- Archery
- Guided Hikes
Kids Club
Year-round
Palos Verdes sits in a stable coastal microclimate; winter months add gray-whale migration visible from the bluffs, while summer fog burns off by mid-morning for clear Catalina sightlines.
Book the falconry experience at sunrise — the bluffs are yours before other guests stir. The 50,000 sqft spa includes an oceanfront meditation garden tucked beyond the treatment wings that most guests never find.
Joining Terranea
Resort golf & spa membership (members + resort guests). Terranea offers two golf membership products (Links Card and Links Signature) for its oceanfront 9-hole course, plus a separate Spa Membership with two tiers. These are resort-affiliated memberships available to the public, not a traditional private equity club — resort guests and outside members coexist on the course.
Membership Categories
- Links Card ($425/yr; Senior $425; Junior $200)
- Links Signature (contact for pricing)
- Spa Individual ($4,000 enrollment + $800/mo)
- Spa Dual ($5,500 enrollment + $1,200/mo)
Member Benefits
- 4 complimentary rounds per year
- Discounted preferred green fees (e.g., $46 vs $80-$90 standard)
- 1 complimentary 30-minute PGA lesson
- Complimentary short game practice facility
- 20% discount at Catalina Kitchen (Mon–Thu)
- 15% off spa services and golf shop apparel
- Discounted guest rates
- Spa: complimentary Bungalow room nights, personal training session, 60-min spa treatment, salon treatment (Individual/Dual tiers)
- Initiation: Not publicly listed (Links Signature); Links Card $425 annual flat fee
- Annual Dues: Links Card: $425/yr flat; Spa Individual: $800/mo; Spa Dual: $1,200/mo
- How to Join: Golf membership purchasable at store.terranea.com or contact The Golf House at 866-831-3867. Spa membership: submit inquiry online or call 310-494-7891.
Membership details → · The Golf House: 866-831-3867 | Spa: 310-494-7891
Terranea
Features &
Amenities
Terranea occupies 102 oceanfront acres on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, where four distinct dining rooms, a spa built around coastal botanicals, and a nine-hole course perched above the Pacific define the property's identity.
The Links at Terranea
A scenic nine-hole oceanfront layout with panoramic views of the Catalina Channel and Point Vicente Lighthouse. The resort pairs the course with a golf academy and membership program, and tee times are bookable through an on-site pro shop. The blufftop routing makes this a more intimate experience than a traditional 18-hole resort track.
The Spa at Terranea
The spa features a Himalayan salt wall in the dry sauna, eucalyptus steam room, cold-water plunge, and a dedicated adults-only spa pool with ocean views and cabana service. Day passes are available for resort guests at $95, and the treatment menu draws on the coastal setting through locally influenced body rituals and skincare. Hours extend to 8 p.m. on weekends.
Mar'sel and Coastal Dining Program
Chef Fabio Ugoletti leads the signature dining room, Mar'sel, with elevated tasting menus built on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The broader campus includes seven additional venues — from the blufftop Nelson's bar to the Asian-focused Bashi — giving guests a genuine range without leaving the property. Catalina Kitchen anchors the resort's all-day coastal cuisine program.
Signature
Events
Two signature summer programs draw both resort guests and the broader South Bay community to Terranea each year.
Summer Sound Series at Nelson's
Live music runs weekly at the blufftop Nelson's venue with genres rotating across reggae, country, classic rock, and pop. Gates open at 6 p.m. and performances run until 10 p.m. against a backdrop of the Pacific and Catalina Island. Public admission is $30; resort guests attend complimentary.
Food and Wine Festival
An afternoon festival held at The Meadows and Palos Verdes Terrace, featuring Terranea's own chefs alongside local and regional producers, breweries, and winemakers. The format is a walk-around tasting from noon to 4 p.m., restricted to guests 21 and older. Chefs from Mar'sel, Bashi, Nelson's, and Catalina Kitchen all participate.
One Membership.
Dozens of Destinations.
Your visit to Terranea is coordinated by the LXV concierge — preferred tee times, dining reservations, room upgrades, and personalized welcome amenities, arranged before you arrive. One of more than 55 properties in the LXV network.
Getting
Here
Terranea100 Terranea Way, Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Tel: +1 310-494-7891
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Approximately 14 miles, 30-40 minutes under normal conditions; the preferred gateway for domestic and international connections.
Long Beach Airport (LGB)
Approximately 16 miles, 35-45 minutes; a quieter alternative to LAX with domestic service on Southwest, American, and Delta.
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Approximately 31 miles, 40-50 minutes; convenient for Orange County travelers and private operators.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula is most efficiently reached by car or private car service; helicopter transfers can be arranged via charter into Torrance Airport (TOA), roughly 10 miles from the resort.