A Defining Decade

2018 marks the 10th anniversary of The Resort at Pelican Hill.® Nestled in the hills overlooking the coast of Newport Beach, this Italian Renaissance-style village has inspired unforgettable moments for guests from every corner of the world as well as for our local community. What sets Pelican Hill® apart? Take a stroll with us to find out, as we revisit, through stunning photography and the words of our guests and employees, the most colorful chapters of our story thus far. It is a story that we invite you to help write, so that, 10 years hence, when we publish the next set of chapters, you, too, will be able to find yourself in our story.

2008-2009

REPERFECTING THE NORTH AND SOUTH COURSES

“Today’s modern technology allowed us to add an extensive filtration system, and lay down a layer of sandy topsoil on every hole, which provides superior growing conditions and drainage. And because the golf courses were 15 years old, much of the vegetation needed to be thinned out, to open up more ocean views.” —Tom Fazio, architect of Pelican Hill Golf Club’s two courses

RESORT WELCOMES FIRST GUESTS NOVEMBER 26, 2008

“As good as it gets! This is the best resort there is. The service is outstanding, the rooms are amazing. The pool is the best. This is the ultimate romantic getaway!” —Kimberly C. (2008)

PELICAN GRILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS

“Every single server and staff member was friendly and attentive. Even the busboy stopped to say goodbye. The food was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The gelato there is excellent too. I might be a little biased, but I do know my gelato.” —Timothy L. (2008, Pelican Grill’s first Yelp review)

2010-2012

A DECADE OF AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER selected Pelican Hill for its “Hot List: 2009” of the best new hotels and spas. TRAVEL + LEISURE named Pelican Hill to the best new hotels “It List” of 2009. SPA MAGAZINE’s Silver Sage Readers’ Choice Awards honors The Spa at Pelican Hill® as Favorite New U.S. Spa. GOLFWORLD recognizes Pelican Hill among the “Top 50 Resorts” in its 2009-2010 Readers’ Choice Awards. The Spa earns the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award, and The Resort at Pelican Hill receives the AAA Five Diamond rating. In 2010, Pelican Hill debuts on GOLF MAGAZINE’s “Premier Resorts 2010” Readers’ Choice list. Pelican Hill appears in CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER “Top 100 Best in the World 2010” readers’ ranking.

“The services staff is superb … every single person goes out of their way to treat you like royalty. They call you by name. The facility itself is gorgeous and romantic, especially at night.” —Craig L. (2011)

“Like all things Pelican Hill, The Spa is spacious, tranquil and inviting. The 23,000-square-foot retreat has a handmade wall of flowing water, 22 treatment rooms and the Acqua Colonnades have herbal steam rooms and saunas.” —CBS Los Angeles (2012)

2013-2015

AND THE 2012 HARPER’S HIDEAWAY GRAND RESORT IS: PELICAN HILL

In an incognito travel review entitled “An Opulent Seaside Retreat,” Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report makes its case. “Overall, Pelican Hill is a lavish, carefully planned and well-managed resort in a lovely setting.”

OPEN-AIR GOLF PAVILION DEBUTS

“As the largest event space on property, the Golf Pavilion allows charity golf tournaments to move seamlessly from the 18th hole to al fresco receptions, auctions and galas, maximizing each organization’s fundraising possibilities with the convenience of one turnkey venue.” —Amanda Reeve, Director of Meetings & Special Events

7-FOOT-TALL GINGERBREAD VILLAGE WOWS HOLIDAY GUESTS

“I start thinking about what we can do for the following year as soon as the gingerbread house goes on display.” —Pastry Chef Jeff Lehuede

YEAR FIVE ANNIVERSARY CONTEST

In 2014, the Resort celebrated its fifth anniversary all year long with a social media contest that awarded a $50,000 grand prize package to the favorite Pelican Hill memory. The winning entry was chosen from among hundreds of guest submissions.

“The only bad thing about Pelican Hill is leaving!” —Weeze L. (2015)

2016-2018

AT PELICAN HILL, EVERY DAY IS A WEDDING DAY

“The Resort is very generous with staff and delivers superb service. Everyone has a can-do attitude and spirit that makes them perfect partners in creating meaningful and stunning weddings, be they small or large, simple or lavish.” —Wedding Planner Paula Laskelle of Champagne Taste

“Every employee at Pelican Hill has treated me like royalty, every time I’ve ever stepped foot on the property, regardless of whether I was staying overnight, or just popping in to enjoy the views and a cup of coffee.” —Todd C. (2016)

So much I could say about this heavenly resort. From the sheer size of it to the grandeur, to the impeccably maintained landscape, the views, the top-notch customer service…. Really, it’s over the top in every possible way.” —Douglass R. (2017)

“This has to be my favorite resort in California. The staff is the friendliest and most accommodating day or night…. The views here are amazing! I feel like this is the most luxurious place in the world. Those who live in Newport are definitely living in paradise and those who come to The Resort at Pelican Hill get to experience living in it.” —Jessica B. (2018)