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4.3 · 3 reviews
Resort Residence

Surf Ridge

Newport Coast, California
6
2
2.5
2,193 sqft

Perched on the third floor of Pelican Hill’s North Villas, Surf Ridge looks toward the Pacific from a private furnished terrace with partial ocean views. Inside, a limestone fireplace anchors the great room, while two bedrooms provide a comfortable coastal base for up to six guests.

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Surf Ridge is staffed, managed, and maintained by Inspirato’s trusted partners at The Resort at Pelican Hill Villas. The residence includes access to the amenities of both the Villas and the greater resort.

  • Partial ocean views
  • Gated access
  • Swimming pool access
  • Golf course access

  • Full-service stay — on-site concierge & housekeeping

  • Pre-trip planning — custom itinerary built before you go

  • Ready on arrival — groceries stocked before you land

Features & Amenities

  • Third-floor private residence located within the gated enclave of the North Villas at Pelican Hill
  • Private furnished terrace with partial ocean views
  • Kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf oven, and granite countertops
  • Limestone gas fireplace in great room
  • One-car garage
  • Air conditioning

Full access to the amenities of the Villas at Pelican Hill:

  • Private clubhouse with poolside food service and bar
  • Heated pool and hot tub exclusive to guests of the Villas at Pelican Hill
  • Dedicated cabanas available for a fee
  • Dedicated fitness center

Full access to the amenities of The Resort at Pelican Hill:

  • Three pools, including a kids’ pool
  • Poolside cabana suites with flat-screen TVs and chaise lounges
  • Several onsite dining options and a social lounge
  • 36 holes of award-winning golf
  • Full-service spa
  • Fitness center and wellness classes
  • Complimentary beach bag, towels, chairs, and umbrellas available for nearby Crystal Cove beach
  • Shuttle transportation to and from nearby Crystal Cove

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Fitness Center
  • Full Service Spa
  • Pets Allowed
  • Resort Access
  • Shared Hot Tub

Bedding

  • Primary Bedroom

    • One King Bed

  • Bedroom 2

    • Two Queen Beds

Floor plans

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Know before you go

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  • This home is staffed, managed, and maintained by our trusted partners at The Resort at Pelican Hill Villas.
  • Images and virtual tour shown are provided by our partner and are representative; actual interiors and views may vary slightly.
  • Please confirm available kitchen items with your local planning team as the kitchen is compact.
  • Breakfast is available in the Villa Clubhouse daily for an additional charge. Please contact your Care team for additional information.
  • The Resort at Pelican Hill is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation starting November 2026 through early 2028, which will involve staggered closures of the Pelican Grill, the Coliseum Pool and Grill, the Pelican Hill Main Estate, the Villa Clubhouse, and select three- and four-bedroom villas. These exciting enhancements will further elevate the guest experience at this iconic coastal retreat. While the resort will continue operations during the renovation period, please note that there may be visible construction, construction noise as well as wear and tear. Please contact your Care team for additional information on the renovation schedule. 

Additional Information:

  • The Standard Inspirato Cancellation Policy applies for this property. Please note the Peak Reservation policy applies for Christmas and New Year’s weeks and certain other travel dates.
  • Stated occupancy cannot be exceeded.
  • Pet Policy: Pets allowed with advance notice, subject to availability, fees, and weight limits. Please contact your Care team for additional information.

Members-Only Benefits:

  • Skip the baggage hassle by using Ship&Play, which offers door-to-door transport for your luggage and sports equipment.

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Location

The closest major airport is John Wayne Airport (SNA), less than 10 miles from the resort. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is about 48 miles away and is a larger hub, offering connections to most American cities.

It’s helpful to have a car while exploring Orange County and beyond. We recommend renting a car through Club partner Avis. Inspirato members receive exclusive benefits through the invitation-only Avis President’s Club.

Need help booking flights? Our expert  Air Desk Specialists can book your preferred seats and flight times at the best available price.

Reviews

1 - 3 of 3 reviews

Anonymous

On a Bad Trajectory

We have stayed at Pelican Hill many times over the years through Inspirato, and it has consistently been one of our favorite places to visit. Unfortunately, on this trip we noticed a significant decline in both the condition of the residences and the level of housekeeping service.

During this stay, we stayed in two different residences in the North Villas: Pacific Ridge and Surf Ridge. The two units are very similar, although Surf Ridge is higher in its building and is advertised as having an ocean view. Having the opportunity to stay in both residences on the same trip was enlightening, because Surf Ridge was in noticeably worse condition. Most of the concerns in this review relate to that unit.

When we first arrived at Surf Ridge, we immediately noticed that the seats on all six dining chairs were badly cracked and looked terrible. To Pelican Hill's credit, the staff responded promptly and replaced all six chairs the following day. There was also a large crack in the kitchen granite near the sink. Unlike the other residences we have stayed in, there was no knife block in the kitchen, just a few loose knives in a drawer. The coffeemaker was a basic Mr. Coffee machine, while most of the other residences have had much nicer Cuisinart machines.

There were several maintenance issues as well. The light over the bathtub in the primary bathroom flashed like a strobe light, one of the primary bathroom sinks was clogged, and on our final day we discovered ants in the kitchen. More broadly, both residences simply felt worn and overdue for renovation, with no indication that updating had begun.

Our biggest disappointment, however, was housekeeping, which has always been superb during our previous stays. On one occasion, the housekeeping staff left our front door propped open after they departed while we were away, leaving the residence completely unsecured. Pelican Hill appropriately recognized this as a serious security issue and offered to buy us dinner, which we appreciated. On several other days, housekeeping simply did not show up at all, and I had to contact the staff to have someone sent to the residence. This had never happened during any of our previous visits.

Overall, this was the first time we have left Pelican Hill genuinely disappointed. We have stayed here nine times dating back to 2020, so we have a good basis for comparison and have seen how excellent the property and service can be. I hate to attribute the decline to Marriott's takeover, but the timing certainly seems to correlate. We sincerely hope Pelican Hill receives the investment and attention it needs, because it has been a special place for our family for many years.

Anonymous

Great Christmas Vacation Spot

We had an enjoyable time at Pelican Hill Surf Ridge villa. The concierge did a great job of helping us get reservations at some yummy restaurants. We saw the boat parade from Nobu in Newport Beach Harbor. We had a fabulous meal at Modo Mio, Marche Moderne, Mastro’s and also Christmas Day buffet at Andrea’s on property was outstanding! We rode EBikes, hiked, played pickleball at the Newport Beach Tennis Center and golfed the beautiful Pelican Hill courses. Thank you for making our Christmas trip so memorable.
golfing Torrey Pinesbiking the coastphoto that accompanies review number 2Mastro’s Ocean Club

Fran C

Nice resort in a nice area

Realiy enjoyed our stay at Pelican Hill. Surf Ridge unit was in good condition and had a nice (distant) view of the ocean and surrounding area. Golf courses were in good condition and had beautiful views of the ocean. Facilities at the resort were great— 2 decent size workout rooms, 2 large heated swimming pools with beautiful views of the area, a nice spa that you can use (hot tub, steam room, sauna) even if you’re not getting a spa treatment. Check in was easy— complimentary welcome beverage was a fun way to wait for the room by the pool since we got there early and our Villa wasn’t ready yet. Grocery delivery worked out great. Within walking distance to the beach and easy hiking trails. Be sure to dine at Javier’s. Beachcomber was good too, but definitely go there when it’s daytime so you can see the water/beach/general area