
Terranea Resort
Best for families, coastal views, and active outdoor programs (kayaking, coastal hikes, golf).
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Terranea Resort is a five-star, all-ages oceanfront resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with wide coastal grounds, multiple pools, and a large on-site spa — read this if you want a family-friendly California coast escape with room for kids and events. The West Hollywood EDITION is a five-star, design-forward hotel on Sunset Strip aimed at guests who prioritize nightlife, restaurants, and a trendy urban stay — read this if you want to be near West Hollywood nightlife and designer hotel style.
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Best for families, coastal views, and active outdoor programs (kayaking, coastal hikes, golf).

Best for nightlife, restaurants, and a central West Hollywood location near Sunset Strip attractions.
When Terranea Resort wins: choose Terranea if you want an oceanfront setting, multiple pools with age-specific options (waterslide, adults-only pools, spa pool), a very large spa, and lots of on-site activities for families and multigenerational groups.
When The West Hollywood EDITION wins: choose The West Hollywood EDITION if you want to be in the middle of West Hollywood’s dining and nightlife, prefer a compact, design-led urban hotel with a lively social scene, and value quick access to Sunset Strip venues.
Bottom line: pick Terranea for a seaside, activity-rich resort stay where space and family amenities matter; pick The West Hollywood EDITION for a stylish, central West Hollywood hotel stay centered on nightlife, restaurants, and a smaller set of urban amenities.
| Category | Terranea Resort | The West Hollywood EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Resort-scale oceanfront property focused on family stays, outdoor activities, and events. | Trendy, design-forward urban hotel with a nightlife and restaurant focus. |
| Location | Rancho Palos Verdes on the Palos Verdes Peninsula; oceanfront, coastal trails nearby. | West Hollywood on Sunset Strip; steps from nightlife and local attractions. |
| Size (rooms) | About 582 rooms across a large 102-acre estate. | 190 guestrooms. |
| Audience / ages | All-ages resort (children’s club, children’s pool, family activities). | All-ages (not adults-only); suits adults focused on nightlife and design. |
| Pools | Four oceanfront pools (family Resort Pool with 140-foot waterslide, Vista Pool 13+, Spa Pool for spa guests, adults-only Cielo Point 21+). | One outdoor pool (poolside bar and cabana options listed). |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues (Mar'Sel fine dining, Catalina Kitchen, Bashi, Nelson's, Sea Beans, Solviva, pool grills, Lobby Bar; eight distinct venues noted). | Two restaurants (Ardor and 24-hour room service) and four bars/lounges. |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Terranea: 50,000 sq ft, 25 treatment rooms, steam rooms, saunas, signature treatments. | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments, and facials (hotel listing states a full-service spa). |
| Known for | Panoramic Pacific and Catalina Island views, family programming, coastal activities and event space. | Sunset Strip location, nightlife, design-forward EDITION brand restaurants and bars. |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive event footprint (over 135,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor event space, large ballrooms and multiple outdoor venues). | Conference space around 3,445 sq ft with 5 meeting rooms. |
Terranea sits on 102 oceanfront acres at the tip of the Palos Verdes Peninsula with direct coastal access and nearby natural sites.
Choose Terranea for a coastal, getaway-style location and outdoor access.
The West Hollywood EDITION sits on Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, placing guests within walking/driving distance of nightlife and cultural attractions.
Choose The West Hollywood EDITION for easy access to West Hollywood dining, bars, and entertainment.
Terranea offers a broad range of room types from guestrooms to multi-bedroom villas and casitas, many with ocean views.
Pick Terranea when you need space, family-friendly layouts, or multi-bedroom villas.
The West Hollywood EDITION’s room list includes standard rooms, lofts, and one-bedroom suites with terrace options.
Pick The West Hollywood EDITION for compact, design-focused rooms in a central urban setting.
Terranea provides multiple on-site dining concepts ranging from fine dining to casual poolside grills and a wellness café.
Choose Terranea for more variety on property and oceanfront dining options.
The West Hollywood EDITION focuses on a smaller number of signature dining and bar experiences geared to a nightlife-minded crowd.
Choose The West Hollywood EDITION for concentrated, design-led dining and late-night social scenes.
Terranea’s defining amenities are its oceanfront setting and four distinct pools, each with a different age policy and character.
Pick Terranea if ocean views, multiple pool atmospheres, and beach-adjacent activities matter.
The West Hollywood EDITION offers a single outdoor pool and poolside service appropriate to an urban hotel footprint.
Pick The West Hollywood EDITION if you want a hotel pool as a social extension of its nightlife and dining.
Terranea places strong emphasis on wellness with a large oceanfront spa and fitness programs, while evenings include resort entertainment suitable for families and adults.
Choose Terranea for a spa/wellness–first stay with daytime outdoor activities and family-friendly evening options.
The West Hollywood EDITION offers a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness facility, with the property’s nightlife and bar program a central draw.
Choose The West Hollywood EDITION when you want a compact spa and round-the-clock fitness paired with nightlife access.

Terranea — multiple pools (including a waterslide), a kids club, supervised childcare options, and large multi-bedroom villas.

The West Hollywood EDITION — Sunset Strip address, multiple bars/lounges, and quick access to West Hollywood nightlife.

Terranea — a 50,000-square-foot oceanfront spa with 25 treatment rooms and several signature treatments.

The West Hollywood EDITION — boutique editorial design, 190 guestrooms, and an EDITION-brand social scene.
Terranea is better for families — it has a children’s club, a family pool with a waterslide, multi-bedroom villas, and family-focused activities.
The West Hollywood EDITION is on Sunset Strip and places you within walking/driving distance of West Hollywood nightlife; Terranea is a coastal resort away from that urban scene.
Terranea has a larger variety of on-site dining venues (fine dining, coastal casual, sushi, wellness café and multiple bars); The West Hollywood EDITION lists two restaurants and several bars.
Terranea has age-specific pools, including an adults-only Cielo Point Pool (21+) and Spa Pool reserved for spa guests; The West Hollywood EDITION lists a single outdoor pool without an adults-only pool indicated in the supplier listing.
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