The relaxed blending of guests in business attire and those in board shorts with sandy feet may best describe the one-of-a-kind ambiance and allure of Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. The 517-room Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa is destined to top the list of the world's finest destination resorts with its casually elegant facilities, pampering services and abundance of amenities. Noticeably absent amidst the property's sprawling Andalusian design, however is the pomp and circumstance typically associated with a world-class property. Here buttoned up business executives and socialites in the latest couture fashions comfortably enjoy the property's refreshing Southern California casual elegance in tandem with families venturing to the beach with picnic baskets and beach pails.
"By complimenting the legendary local beach scene with welcoming casual sophistication, this beachfront resort is like none other in the world," said Cormac O'Modhrain, general manager, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. "The property is a destination unto itself, with so much to do, see and experience. Guests can immerse themselves in activity, or retreat into solitude and relaxation."

Architecture

Designed in a style that is reminiscent of an Andalusian village, celebrating that region in Spain known for its beauty and classic Mediterranean architecture, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa's character combines Spanish architecture with open-air California flair. Leading architects from Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo of Newport Beach, Calif., expertly planned the resort's collection of mission-inspired low-rise buildings, graceful arches, open-air courtyards with outdoor fireplaces and bubbling fountains, beckoning pool decks and tropical gardens with lush landscaping–all of which embrace the property's panoramic views of the Pacific coastline.

Recreation/Sports

From an invigorating tennis match to a fun surfing lesson, the resort offers guests an opportunity to take advantage of the Pacific Ocean with convenient beach access via the property's pedestrian bridge, serving as a gateway to more than eight miles of white sandy beaches. Beach umbrellas and recreational equipment rentals are available as well as miles of fitness and jogging trails. Additional recreational activities include two lighted tennis courts and an outdoor lagoon style swimming pool exclusively for resort guests. Golf enthusiasts have access to eleven championship golf courses located 10-35 minutes from the resort, including courses designed by Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Payne Stewart, Robert Trent Jones and Pete Dye. For those seeking a vacation a little less ordinary, the resort's Adventure Concierge can help them plan surf lessons, deep-sea fishing excursions and ocean kayaking experiences.

The Village

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa also offers an exclusive on-site retail plaza, The Village, an eclectic mix of shopping experiences with everything from ice cream to surf memorabilia and fine art.

© SPA MANAGEMENT JOURNAL - SEPTEMBER 2005

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