Reigning over Laguna Beach from its rugged cliff-top location, this stylish getaway blends arts and crafts style with the luxury of a full-service resort. Rooms, suites and bungalows feature 400-thread-count linens and five-fixture marble bathrooms with a large shower and tub and private balconies or patios with ocean views. The full-range spa has more than 20 treatment rooms and the poolside cabanas are decked out with flat-screen TVs and DVD/CD players.

Montage Laguna Beach Amenities:

• 250 rooms. Wireless Internet access. Three restaurants, four bars. Fitness center. Pets accepted. Business center.