At San Clemente Cove’s breezy, oceanfront condos, begin your morning with a hot breakfast on your private balcony and end your day with sweet dreams as roaring waves lull you to sleep.

San Clemente, CA

Just over an hour’s drive from Los Angeles, you’ll find San Clemente, a small all-American town with a Mediterranean feel. Built from scratch in the 1920s, its architecture was modeled on Spanish Colonial style, which is why San Clemente is endearingly referred to as the “Spanish Village by the Sea.” When you stay at San Clemente Cove – ocean-front abodes with private balconies – you’ll get a taste of the town’s modern day appeal: beautiful sandy beaches and world-class surfing breaks, considered to be some of the best on the West Coast.

Exhilarate in the coastal thrills of Hilton Grand Vacations Club at MarBrisa, located in the quaint seaside village of Carlsbad.

Carlsbad, CA

Carlsbad got its name after it was discovered that the city’s water had a similar mineral content to that of Carlsbad, Bohemia, a town in the Czech Republic, famous for its thermal springs. Enjoying the water is still a popular pastime at this destination; Carlsbad’s stunning sandy beaches and clear, calm lagoons are top attractions for visitors. After a day of water sports, head back to Hilton Grand Vacations Club at MarBrisa, fire up the BBQ and enjoy an alfresco dinner to wind-down the day.

With all the amenities you could ever need plus a spa, pools, golf course, and the beautiful California sun, there’s more than enough fun to go around at the Marriott Newport Coast Villas.

Newport Beach, CA

One of SoCal’s most glamorous destinations, Newport Beach is a harbor city with a mansion-lined coast and thriving surf culture. Make Marriott Newport Coast Villas your base and enjoy the pool, spa, and golf course before savoring the best this town has to offer. Go bodyboarding at The Wedge, pick up your dinner at the historic Dory Fleet Fish Market, and peruse the high-end boutiques in glamorous Corona del Mar.

At the desert’s edge with spectacular views of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains, this sophisticated resort invites you to a stylish and serene Palm Desert vacation.

Palm Desert, CA

Located two hours east of Los Angeles, Palm Desert is an idyllic oasis in the heart of parched Coachella Valley. It’s a destination known for country clubs and golf courses, and Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Villages delivers on both accounts. This expansive, child-friendly resort has its own links and three buzzy onsite restaurants, plus a pool that benefits from views of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains.

Club Wyndham Flagstaff is a 2,200-acre retreat in the mountains of Arizona. Get away from it all and enjoy the on-site golf course, scenic surroundings and historic charm.

Flagstaff, AZ

For Angelenos who aren’t deterred by a long drive (7.5 hours to be precise), Flagstaff, Arizona, offers a refreshing change of scenery. Gateway to the Grand Canyon and a plethora of other national parks and monuments, it’s the ultimate base for exploring the natural riches of the Southwest. At Club Wyndham Flagstaff – a 2,200-acre retreat with a majestic mountain backdrop – you can partake in tennis, golf, or boating, explore the area on bicycle or horseback, or choose to lounge by the pool, before retiring to your two-bedroom abode for a night of well-earned rest.

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