Summer Getaways in The OC | The Oceanfront CA

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Jun 17

Special Summer Getaways

The breathtaking OC coastline is calling you to experience the ultimate summertime getaway. Even though it's peak season for The OCeanfront's luxury resorts, special summer vacation offers are still available for you and your posse to revel in true OC style. Time to hit the beach!

South Coast Plaza

Bloody Mary Bar and Sunday Brunch, Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's

New for summer, the world-famous restaurant is featuring a wonderful Sunday Brunch at South Coast Plaza. Charlie Palmer believes cocktailing is an art. To get you started, they'd like to introduce their new DIY (Do-it-Yourself) Sunday Bloody Mary Brunch. For $35, treat yourself to an appetizer, entrée, and unlimited Bloody Mary's. They provide the Vodka, you master the art of the perfect Bloody Mary at their diverse ingredients bar. Need inspiration? Just ask, the staff is happy to mix their own signature Charlie Palmer version. A la carte small plates and a 3-course prix fixe lunch ($26) are also available. Brunch is served from 11:30-3:00PM. For reservations, please call 714-352-2525 or reservations@charliepalmer.com.

Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort

Date Night Package

The Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort is the destination to spark up some romance with the Date Night Package. Couples are treated to a romantic oceanfront suite, a romance-inspired welcome amenity, a sensual dinner created by award-winning Executive Chef Jeff Littlefield at Shades Restaurant & Bar, and complimentary valet parking. Rates start at $599 per night, plus tax and gratuities. Valid through December, 31, 2010

Dinner and a Movie

Perfect for a quick and relaxing getaway, the Hilton offers the Dinner and a Movie Package. This home-away-from-home package includes standard guest accommodations, a $100 room service credit, and a complimentary in-room movie of their choice. Rates start at $362 per night, plus tax and gratuities. Valid through December, 31, 2010

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa

Best Five Days of Summer Package

This family package includes four nights at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, a one-day Disneyland Park Hopper pass for two adults and two children, as well as four one-day passes to Universal Studios Hollywood. Plus daily breakfast for up to four people, bicycle rentals, valet parking, a S'Mores kit to use at one of the Hyatt's five outdoor firepits, and access to all the resort amenitites including Slyders water playground.

Balboa Bay Club & Resort

Summer Escape Value Packages

The Balboa Bay Club & Resort has created these value packages for leisure guests and families to enjoy for a summer escape:

~ Resort Perks Package - includes luxurious guest room accommodations, breakfast for two in the dining room, or room service, and valet parking at The Resort.

Now thru July 1, 2010– from $229, July 2 thru September 5, 2010 – from $299

~ Play and Stay Package: includes luxurious Guest Room accommodations, a $50 resort credit for use in The Resort, a one-hour Duffy electric boat rental, and valet parking at The Resort.

Now thru July 1, 2010 – from $329, July 2 thru September 5, 2010 – from $359

~ Spa Indulgence Package: includes luxurious Guest Room accommodations, $200 spa credit, breakfast for two in the dining room, or room service, and valet parking at The Resort. The Spa credit can be applied to any treatment including our deep tissue or gentle massages, body scrubs and facials. Note: A two-night minimum stay is required. The Spa will feature signature massages for Spring and Summer.

Now thru July 1, 2010 – from $369, July 2 thru September 5, 2010 – from $399

Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Endless Summer Package

Let the Ritz-Carlton take you back to the early 60’s, when the surf industry was at the dawn of its commercial debut and the creative spirit of John van Hamersveld would take the world stage. Enjoy an Endless Summer getaway and experience the World-Famous Salt Creek Beach. The movie "The Endless Summer" highlighted the adventures of two young American Surfers who followed the everlasting summer around the world in search of the perfect wave. A photo was taken here at Salt Creek Beach, which inspired the creation of the Hollywood promotional campaign by Artist John Van Hamersveld, and is now iconic throughout the world.