SHERY L
secluded, charm, quiet, cozy, rustic, decor.
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Romance is where you make it. Anything can be romantic, if done right. However, if you want to create a special moment with a view, then the hills or the beach are where you want to start.
Mulholland Drive is beautiful, but might be a bit dicey if you are shooting for a romantic moment. There are lots of kids up there, parking, driving fast, etc. I would hate for one of them to ruin the moment.
Griffith Observatory. Excellent views of LA, easy to get to.
Catalina is muy romantico. Dance to Big Bands at Catalina Casino Ballroom & Theatre. Dress up and return to the glamorous big band days for a special night in the Casino Ballroom where art deco murals and Tiffany chandeliers adorn the 12-story icon. New Yearâs Eve and the Catalina Island Jazz Festival are premier happenings. Catalina Island. (800) 626-5440. www.visitcatalinaisland.com or www.catalinachamber.com
Picnic at the Hollywood Bowl: Enjoy picnicking amidst rolling hills with legendary performers providing live music â the perfect way to relax with loved ones. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. (323) 850-2000. www.HollywoodBowl.com
Hold Hands at the Norton Simon Museum: Hold hands while strolling through a city block of prestigious artwork. Then, step outside to experience the tranquil garden. The original garden, called âCarmelita,â was planted in the 1870s with donors such as John Muir contributing to the inspirational collection. 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840. www.NortonSimon.org
Cruise on a Gondola Getaway: Take a moonlight cruise around lovely Naples Island with wine, cheese, salami and bread while a singing gondolier or CD serenades you. Gondola Getaway began as the marketing project of a university student, who later traveled to Italy to perfect his growing business. 5437 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach (562) 433-9595. www.gondo.net
Nuzzle on the Pacific Wheel Ferris Wheel at Santa Monica Pier: Experience local flavor, balmy breezes and stunning views (especially at night) while nuzzling on this nine-story Ferris wheel over the ocean. Pacific Wheel is the worldâs first solar-powered Ferris wheel, requiring conventional electricity only on cloudy days. 200 Santa Monica Pier. (888) 713-0082. www.santamonicapier.org
Get into the Sand at Paradise Cove Beach: Sip fancy drinks or hot cocoa while wiggling your toes in the sand on this private beach. Parking is pricey, but validation is offered for diners. A popular spot for filmmakers for decades. Paris Hiltonâs latest music video was shot here. 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. (310) 457-2503 for café adjacent to beach) www.paradisecovemalibu.com
Take in all of L.A. from Temescal Gateway Park: An early morning hike here is a lovely way to wake up together. Ridge-top views of the city, coastline and ocean are breathtaking (once the smoke from the fires clear out), as are the meandering creek and waterfall along the way. 15601 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades (310) 454-1395. www.LAMountains.com
Restaurants to Fill Out the Day:
Saddle Peak Lodge: A rustic former hunting lodge, the now-upscale restaurant is nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains. It offers exotic, meaty fare. (Luxury) 419 Cold Canyon Road, Calabasas, (877) 869-1365. www.SaddlePeakLodge.com
Yamashiro: Cal-Asian delicacies atop a Hollywood Hills perch provide an incomparable setting, especially while watching the sun go down over L.A. (Luxury) 1999 North Sycamore Ave., Hollywood (323) 466-5125. www.yamashirorestaurant.com
Hotels to Complete the Night
Casa Malibu Inn: Enchanting rooms and breathtaking views (plus an attentive staff) make this hotel a must. Fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves. (Reasonable) 22752 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. (310) 456-2219, (800) 831-0858
Hotel Bel-Air: This is the ultimate tranquil getaway in mid-Los Angeles. Lush gardens surround plushly designed rooms for the utmost in seclusion. (Luxury) 701 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles. (310) 472-1211. www.HotelBelAir.com
Romance is where you make it. Anything can be romantic, if done right. However, if you want to create a special moment with a view, then the hills or the beach are where you want to start.
Mulholland Drive is beautiful, but might be a bit dicey if you are shooting for a romantic moment. There are lots of kids up there, parking, driving fast, etc. I would hate for one of them to ruin the moment.
Griffith Observatory. Excellent views of LA, easy to get to.
Catalina is muy romantico. Dance to Big Bands at Catalina Casino Ballroom & Theatre. Dress up and return to the glamorous big band days for a special night in the Casino Ballroom where art deco murals and Tiffany chandeliers adorn the 12-story icon. New Yearâs Eve and the Catalina Island Jazz Festival are premier happenings. Catalina Island. (800) 626-5440. www.visitcatalinaisland.com or www.catalinachamber.com
Picnic at the Hollywood Bowl: Enjoy picnicking amidst rolling hills with legendary performers providing live music â the perfect way to relax with loved ones. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. (323) 850-2000. www.HollywoodBowl.com
Hold Hands at the Norton Simon Museum: Hold hands while strolling through a city block of prestigious artwork. Then, step outside to experience the tranquil garden. The original garden, called âCarmelita,â was planted in the 1870s with donors such as John Muir contributing to the inspirational collection. 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840. www.NortonSimon.org
Cruise on a Gondola Getaway: Take a moonlight cruise around lovely Naples Island with wine, cheese, salami and bread while a singing gondolier or CD serenades you. Gondola Getaway began as the marketing project of a university student, who later traveled to Italy to perfect his growing business. 5437 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach (562) 433-9595. www.gondo.net
Nuzzle on the Pacific Wheel Ferris Wheel at Santa Monica Pier: Experience local flavor, balmy breezes and stunning views (especially at night) while nuzzling on this nine-story Ferris wheel over the ocean. Pacific Wheel is the worldâs first solar-powered Ferris wheel, requiring conventional electricity only on cloudy days. 200 Santa Monica Pier. (888) 713-0082. www.santamonicapier.org
Get into the Sand at Paradise Cove Beach: Sip fancy drinks or hot cocoa while wiggling your toes in the sand on this private beach. Parking is pricey, but validation is offered for diners. A popular spot for filmmakers for decades. Paris Hiltonâs latest music video was shot here. 28128 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. (310) 457-2503 for café adjacent to beach) www.paradisecovemalibu.com
Take in all of L.A. from Temescal Gateway Park: An early morning hike here is a lovely way to wake up together. Ridge-top views of the city, coastline and ocean are breathtaking (once the smoke from the fires clear out), as are the meandering creek and waterfall along the way. 15601 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades (310) 454-1395. www.LAMountains.com
Restaurants to Fill Out the Day:
Saddle Peak Lodge: A rustic former hunting lodge, the now-upscale restaurant is nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains. It offers exotic, meaty fare. (Luxury) 419 Cold Canyon Road, Calabasas, (877) 869-1365. www.SaddlePeakLodge.com
Yamashiro: Cal-Asian delicacies atop a Hollywood Hills perch provide an incomparable setting, especially while watching the sun go down over L.A. (Luxury) 1999 North Sycamore Ave., Hollywood (323) 466-5125. www.yamashirorestaurant.com
Hotels to Complete the Night
Casa Malibu Inn: Enchanting rooms and breathtaking views (plus an attentive staff) make this hotel a must. Fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves. (Reasonable) 22752 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. (310) 456-2219, (800) 831-0858
Hotel Bel-Air: This is the ultimate tranquil getaway in mid-Los Angeles. Lush gardens surround plushly designed rooms for the utmost in seclusion. (Luxury) 701 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles. (310) 472-1211. www.HotelBelAir.com
Your review on Carlsbad Seapointe Resort in California?
Jennifer S
For those who have been there, whats good and whats bad? how are the rooms?
Answer
This is a wonderful vacation spot!!
Perfect location, helpful staff, across the street from the beach, beach goodies and a wagon available from the activity center, activities for adults and children!!
We had a one bedroom with a full kitchen and a fabulous view.
The location is also marvelous--walking distance to get to the Coaster to get to San Diego, minutes away to get to all kinds of shopping (Costco, outlet mall, restaurants, grocery store, pharmacy, etc...), and freeway close to many attractions--perfect!
The lobby area is also very welcoming with coffee, tea, and fruit for the guests.
BEAUTIFUL VIEW right off Carlsbad Blvd!
I celebrated an early Father's Day / Birthday here last weekend and fell in love with Carlsbad. We had a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo. it comes with a full kitchen (fridge, stove, dish washer, cookware, silverware and glassware), and a patio facing the ocean. The VIEW from our room was AMAZING! the ocean was mysterious and deep blue, the sun was shiny and warm, the sea breeze was warm and welcoming - everything was so perfect!
The decor of the condo is a little out of date (e.g. pastel wall border stickers & mint color carpet). The bath tub is a little small. Wish there is more than 1 pool table because it is always taken. But these are minor problems and can be fixed easily.
The rate for a 1br / 1ba condo ranges from $239 ~ $359 per night.
I will definitely come back again for special occasions.
I stayed here for a nice get away while staying local. I had a two bedroom with a full kitchen and a little patio that faced the ocean. This is a real nice place. It has a club house, a gym, two pools (one for adults only) and a fun play area for kids that includes a pirate ship and a little water theme area.
It's located right across the 101 from the ocean, so beautiful views! There is no restaurant but since you have a kitchen you can drive across the I-5 to the Costco or down the road to the Ralph's. They also have a basket ball court, tennis courts, pool and ping pong table on the bottom floor.
The only reason this place didn't get a 5 star rating is because my unit was on the back end of the resort which is facing the Coaster train track (a little noisy) and we were situated right next to the club house which is used for weddings on the weekend. And yes, you guessed right, there was a wedding on the Sunday we checked in. It was a little loud.
I also hear that if you are a owner at this timeshare, you can rent the clubhouse for around $100 or $200! That is a steal! The Clubhouse faces the Ocean and the pool area. Nice location for a casual wedding.
So check on their nightly rates if you are coming to the area because this is a pretty good location. I called the front desk to get an idea of rates and I was told the nightly rate can range from $239 a night during spring and upwards of $300 during peak season. But considering this is for a 2bd/2bath, full kitchen, ocean view, that is pretty good. Across from the ocean, minutes from the freeway, one exit from the Carlsbad Outlet Mall and down the 101 from the quaint little town of Carlsbad.
I stayed here in July of 2009 with my two little girls, ages 3 and 6. We had a one bedroom condo, so they slept on the sleeper sofa and I got my own bed. While not luxurious, the accommodations were nice. Perfect for the beach. We had a great view of the ocean from our balcony and a fireplace in the living room. Every morning we would go down to the activity center and pick up a radio flyer wagon, fill it with towels, buckets, and shovels and head off to the beach. My six year old would pull my 3 year old in the wagon across the highway, which sounds scary, but there is a light so it's quite safe. The hotel had events like making snores and a poolside BBQ with live music, at little or no cost. They also offered inexpensive crafts for the kids ($1-$3), and my kids had a great time doing those. I would have come here again this year, but was unable to trade my timeshare, and this year we're at the Grand Pacific Palisades Resort, which is okay, but I prefer the Seapointe.
This is a wonderful vacation spot!!
Perfect location, helpful staff, across the street from the beach, beach goodies and a wagon available from the activity center, activities for adults and children!!
We had a one bedroom with a full kitchen and a fabulous view.
The location is also marvelous--walking distance to get to the Coaster to get to San Diego, minutes away to get to all kinds of shopping (Costco, outlet mall, restaurants, grocery store, pharmacy, etc...), and freeway close to many attractions--perfect!
The lobby area is also very welcoming with coffee, tea, and fruit for the guests.
BEAUTIFUL VIEW right off Carlsbad Blvd!
I celebrated an early Father's Day / Birthday here last weekend and fell in love with Carlsbad. We had a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo. it comes with a full kitchen (fridge, stove, dish washer, cookware, silverware and glassware), and a patio facing the ocean. The VIEW from our room was AMAZING! the ocean was mysterious and deep blue, the sun was shiny and warm, the sea breeze was warm and welcoming - everything was so perfect!
The decor of the condo is a little out of date (e.g. pastel wall border stickers & mint color carpet). The bath tub is a little small. Wish there is more than 1 pool table because it is always taken. But these are minor problems and can be fixed easily.
The rate for a 1br / 1ba condo ranges from $239 ~ $359 per night.
I will definitely come back again for special occasions.
I stayed here for a nice get away while staying local. I had a two bedroom with a full kitchen and a little patio that faced the ocean. This is a real nice place. It has a club house, a gym, two pools (one for adults only) and a fun play area for kids that includes a pirate ship and a little water theme area.
It's located right across the 101 from the ocean, so beautiful views! There is no restaurant but since you have a kitchen you can drive across the I-5 to the Costco or down the road to the Ralph's. They also have a basket ball court, tennis courts, pool and ping pong table on the bottom floor.
The only reason this place didn't get a 5 star rating is because my unit was on the back end of the resort which is facing the Coaster train track (a little noisy) and we were situated right next to the club house which is used for weddings on the weekend. And yes, you guessed right, there was a wedding on the Sunday we checked in. It was a little loud.
I also hear that if you are a owner at this timeshare, you can rent the clubhouse for around $100 or $200! That is a steal! The Clubhouse faces the Ocean and the pool area. Nice location for a casual wedding.
So check on their nightly rates if you are coming to the area because this is a pretty good location. I called the front desk to get an idea of rates and I was told the nightly rate can range from $239 a night during spring and upwards of $300 during peak season. But considering this is for a 2bd/2bath, full kitchen, ocean view, that is pretty good. Across from the ocean, minutes from the freeway, one exit from the Carlsbad Outlet Mall and down the 101 from the quaint little town of Carlsbad.
I stayed here in July of 2009 with my two little girls, ages 3 and 6. We had a one bedroom condo, so they slept on the sleeper sofa and I got my own bed. While not luxurious, the accommodations were nice. Perfect for the beach. We had a great view of the ocean from our balcony and a fireplace in the living room. Every morning we would go down to the activity center and pick up a radio flyer wagon, fill it with towels, buckets, and shovels and head off to the beach. My six year old would pull my 3 year old in the wagon across the highway, which sounds scary, but there is a light so it's quite safe. The hotel had events like making snores and a poolside BBQ with live music, at little or no cost. They also offered inexpensive crafts for the kids ($1-$3), and my kids had a great time doing those. I would have come here again this year, but was unable to trade my timeshare, and this year we're at the Grand Pacific Palisades Resort, which is okay, but I prefer the Seapointe.
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