Departing from any Meritage Collection property is never easy, but when you do, you’ll embark on another breathtaking drive through Ventura, Malibu, and Los Angeles, to the only full-service waterfront hotel in Newport Beach, Balboa Bay Resort. With stunning bay views and sunsets over the Pacific Ocean, a full-service 10,000-square- foot spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and a wealth of possibilities for outdoor recreation, it will take no time for you to settle in. Unpack in your luxurious guest room or suite—complete with a plush bed and lavish marble bathroom with dual sinks, a deep soaking tub, and a separate shower—and then sit back on your prarate shower—and then sit back on your private balcony to unwind. Naturally, you’ll want to dine at the resort’s new, acclaimed bayfront restaurant, Waterline Newport Beach. Executive Chef Vincent Lesage and Chef de Cuisine Rachel Haggstrom have created a captivating water-to-table dining experience featuring the freshest seafood within this unique chef-driven concept. You’ll also want to spend time in the new water-front bar and gastropub. As part of the Meritage Collection, Balboa Bay Resort is dedicated to providing guests exclusive wine tasting experiences, so special wine seminars and events are frequently given here. Round out your stay with time at the year-round heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool and on the private dock, where you can rent electric boats, stand-up paddleboards, and kayaks.