Valerie Wilson Travel's video: The Resort at Pelican Hill Orange County s Hidden Gem

Welcome to the coast of Newport Beach! From the moment of arrival, you’ll experience a place like no other. The relaxed comfort of Pelican Hill takes inspiration from the grand villas of the Italian countryside. Like the Mediterranean, the sun-drenched climate of Southern California allows indoor spaces to open up to the outdoors and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Stretched out across 3.5 miles of beautiful coastline, Crystal Cove is one of the last oceanfront nature preserves left in Southern California. In addition to swimming, surfing and kayaking the crystal blue waters, visitors can stroll the sandy beach, explore tide pools, jog or cycle along trails that meander through the canyon, and check out the Historic District, with 46 quaint beach cottages preserved from the 1920s and ‘30s. Each detail of the Resort’s timeless, classic appearance has been created with the utmost care and attention to detail. From placing 1.1 million hand-cut glass mosaic tiles that line the bottom of Coliseum Pool to planting 100-year-old olive trees to add authenticity to the Mediterranean landscape, each piece of the Resort is thoughtfully crafted to create a timeless, classic look inspired by the Italian Renaissance. When jaw-dropping scenery is par for the course, you’ll need to remind yourself to keep your eye on the ball. But once you find your focus, players of every skill level are rewarded with 2 Tom Fazio designed golf courses that test your mettle, quicken your pulse and stir your soul.