By Emily Beach
Health & Pleasure Resorts of the Pacific Coast
The landscapes and climate of the Pacific coast offer a variety of experiences for visitors. There is the northern coast, including Washington, Oregon, and Northern California, which offers smaller crowds and cooler temperatures than its southern counterparts. As you travel down to Southern California and along the Mexican coast, you'll find warm waters, blue skies, and lots of activities to choose from. No matter which aspects of the Pacific coast culture you prefer, you'll find hundreds of health and pleasure
resorts to serve as a home base for your coastal explorations.
Post Ranch Inn
The luxurious Post Ranch Inn is situated among the bluffs in the coastal town of Big Sur, California. The town itself is known as a heaven for outdoor enthusiasts, with kayaking, hiking and horseback riding among the most popular local activities. The Post Ranch Inn features 40 elegantly furnished rooms that are spread out across the resort's landscaped grounds. Rooms feature comfortable furnishings, the latest technologies, and dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean or the Ventana mountains. Guests can take advantage of the many spa services, including body treatments, beauty services and in-room massage. Those looking to relax may want to participate in a nature hike, take a yoga or meditation class, or simply lounge in the infinity pool and enjoy the spectacular ocean views.
Post Ranch Inn
47900 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
Tel: (800) 527-2200
Hotel del Coronado
The magnificent Hotel del Coronado is located just south of San Diego, exposing guests to year-round warm temperatures and sunny skies. Built in 1888, this Victorian structure features red turret roofs, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks. The 700 plus rooms here are divided into three distinctly-themed buildings, with nearly 80 private cottages spread across the grounds. Guests can participate in water sports ranging from jet skiing to canoeing, or play a round of golf on the resort's own golf course. For those in need of some serious relaxation, the Del Spa features aromatherapy treatments, hydrotherapy tubs and many types of massages. After your treatment, relax in the hotel's infinity pool or enjoy a cup of tea or cocktails around the outdoor fire pit.
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
Tel: (800) 468-3533
Playa Grande Resort and Spa
Located at the tip of the Baja Penninsula, the Playa Grande Resort is an all-inclusive luxury hotel and spa designed for relaxation. The 260 rooms are comfortably furnished, and each features a private balcony. Guests can participate in activities ranging from golf to tennis, or head out on the sea for sailing or fishing. Daily aerobics, Pilates and yoga classes are available to help guests break a sweat and improve their health. There are seven pools on-site, including pools with slides, spray jets, and roped off lanes for laps. The on-site spa offers seaweed body treatments, hydrotherapy pools and several types of massage. After your spa treatment, dine at one of four elegant restaurants, or enjoy a drink at one of six bars and nightclubs.
Playa Grande Resort and Spa
Avenida Playa Grande # 1
Cabo San Lucas, BCS
Mexico 23410
Tel: (624) 145-7575
About the Author:
Emily Beach works in the commercial construction industry in Maryland. She received her LEED accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council in 2008 and is in the process of working towards an Architectural Hardware Consultant certification from the Door and Hardware Institute. She received a bachelor's degree in economics and management from Goucher College in Towson, Maryland.
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