You can park your boat at the 80-slip marina of this romantic retreat, set on a secluded 15-acre peninsula on the Silver Strand. After a $6 million redecoration in 2006, rooms glow in sand and sea hues, and feature upgraded beds with sea-grass headboards; all have furnished balconies with water views. Get out there on one of the resort's rented watercraft or luxuriate by the tropical oasis that surrounds three pools. The 10,000-square-foot Sea Spa offers a garden with alfresco showers and Watsu water massages. One treatment room, catering to teens, is splashed with a Southern California theme—surfboards, palm trees, and the ocean. Pros: Great restaurants, lots of activities, lobby worth lingering in. Cons: Far from anything, somewhat confusing layout.
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