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This is the splurge. Terranea is AAA Four Diamond and Forbes Four-Star, on the cliffs of Palos Verdes, with four pools, a 50,000-square-foot spa and Catalina on the horizon.
It lists the LA cruise port 11 miles away. Nothing on its pages mentions cruises, so the ride and the car are on you.
Budget for the extras: a $75 nightly resort fee and $75 valet.
Book it for the night, and a car to San Pedro for the morning.
Book it if
- A celebration before a San Pedro sailing
- Spa people and golfers
- Families: the resort pool has a 140-foot slide
Look elsewhere if
- You want the cruise logistics handled.
- You want to self-park cheaply.
What you’re paying for, and what you’re not
A splurge is worth it when you know exactly what the extra money buys. Green is on offer, gold comes with a cost or a catch, and grey isn’t there or isn’t stated.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Terranea publishes.
582 rooms, bungalows, casitas and villas on the Palos Verdes cliffs, with ocean and Catalina Island views. There are four pools, one with a 140-foot water slide, a 50,000-square-foot oceanfront spa, a 9-hole par-3 course, and eight restaurants and bars, mar'sel the fine-dining one.
Terranea mentions no cruise shuttle. Its resort-fee Lexus shuttle serves "select locations throughout Palos Verdes"; the port isn't named. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Not stated, and not in the resort fee. Catalina Kitchen, Nelson's and the Sea Beans cafe are among its eight restaurants and bars.
Terranea lists "Los Angeles Cruise Port - 11 miles", and Long Beach 15 miles; it doesn't name the Carnival terminal. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Not stated. Overnight valet is $75 a night on the resort-policies page and "$675" on the directions page, which looks like a typo, so ask before you plan to leave a car.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself. At a splurge hotel, that’s usually the morning ride.
Terranea doesn't mention an airport shuttle. It puts LAX 17 miles away, "just 30 minutes".
Terranea mentions no cruise shuttle. Its resort-fee Lexus shuttle serves "select locations throughout Palos Verdes"; the port isn't named.
Terranea lists "Los Angeles Cruise Port - 11 miles", and Long Beach 15 miles; it doesn't name the Carnival terminal.
From LAX without a hotel shuttle
Rideshare and taxis pick up at the LAX-it lot next to Terminal 1; no flat taxi fare to either terminal is published. Prime Time Shuttle's Express Service to San Pedro starts at $39, and Carnival's transfer to Long Beach is $34.99 a person if you land by noon. The Rental Car Center, open since March 2026, is a shuttle ride away.
Terranea doesn't mention an airport shuttle. It puts Long Beach Airport 24 miles away.
Terranea mentions no cruise shuttle. Its resort-fee Lexus shuttle serves "select locations throughout Palos Verdes"; the port isn't named.
Terranea lists "Los Angeles Cruise Port - 11 miles", and Long Beach 15 miles; it doesn't name the Carnival terminal.
From LGB without a hotel shuttle
Taxis wait by Parking Structure A and rideshare is on the outer curb. Carnival's transfer to Long Beach is $31.99 a person if you land by 12:30 PM, and Long Beach Shuttle lists $75 to the Long Beach terminal and $85 to San Pedro. The rental counters are in the Historic Terminal.
Not stated. Overnight valet is $75 a night on the resort-policies page and "$675" on the directions page, which looks like a typo, so ask before you plan to leave a car.
Parking for your stay: Valet only for overnight guests: $75 a night (the directions page says $675).
Terranea mentions no cruise shuttle. Its resort-fee Lexus shuttle serves "select locations throughout Palos Verdes"; the port isn't named.
Terranea lists "Los Angeles Cruise Port - 11 miles", and Long Beach 15 miles; it doesn't name the Carnival terminal.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Distance
11 milesTerranea lists "Los Angeles Cruise Port - 11 miles", and Long Beach 15 miles; it doesn't name the Carnival terminal.
Source: terranea.comCruise shuttle
Shuttle unconfirmedTerranea mentions no cruise shuttle. Its resort-fee Lexus shuttle serves "select locations throughout Palos Verdes"; the port isn't named.
Source: terranea.comParking while you sail
At the hotel
Cruise parking unconfirmedNot stated. Overnight valet is $75 a night on the resort-policies page and "$675" on the directions page, which looks like a typo, so ask before you plan to leave a car.
Source: terranea.comThe port’s own lots
No rate publishedIf the hotel won’t hold your car, park at the port on sail morning.
San Pedro: the port’s lots at the World Cruise Center, the Battleship IOWA and the Catalina terminal are open around the clock. The first hour is free, then $2 an hour up to $23 a day ($40 oversized), with free shuttles on ship days and no reservation needed, per the port.
Long Beach: Carnival’s garage next to the terminal is $23 a day, with a 7-foot height limit, per Visit Long Beach. Compare every parking option.
Source: portoflosangeles.orgThe night you’re paying for
The evening
Pool · Food or drinks on site582 rooms, bungalows, casitas and villas on the Palos Verdes cliffs, with ocean and Catalina Island views. There are four pools, one with a 140-foot water slide, a 50,000-square-foot oceanfront spa, a 9-hole par-3 course, and eight restaurants and bars, mar'sel the fine-dining one.
Breakfast
Not statedNot stated, and not in the resort fee. Catalina Kitchen, Nelson's and the Sea Beans cafe are among its eight restaurants and bars.
Address
Palos Verdes, on the cliffs100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Hotel website
Ratings
AAA Four DiamondAAA rates it Four Diamond, and Forbes Travel Guide gives it Four-Star, its spa too. AAA’s list is for 2026.
Source: newsroom.aaa.comThe fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Terranea publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
$75 a night; $90 for the Lifestyle Collection
Wi-Fi
In the resort fee (5 Mbps, 3 devices)
Parking for your stay
Valet only for overnight guests: $75 a night (the directions page says $675)
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not stated
Pool
Four pools: the Resort Pool with a 140-foot slide and splash pad, the Spa Pool, the Vista Pool and the Cielo Point Pool; private cabanas
Pets
Dogs in the casitas only: one up to 50 lb or two up to 75 lb combined, with a fee from $295.
Food and drink on site
- mar'selFine dining; Forbes Four-Star
- Catalina KitchenRestaurant
- BashiAsian-inspired
- Nelson'sCasual, with ocean views
- Sea BeansArtisan cafe
- Lobby Bar and TerraceDrinks
- The Grill at Resort PoolPoolside
Rooms
582 rooms: oceanfront rooms and suites, bungalows, casitas and villas.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Los Angeles Cruise Port11 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- AAA Four Diamond since 2010; Forbes Four-Star, with a Four-Star spa
- The Links at Terranea, a 9-hole par-3 oceanfront course
- The resort fee covers the Lexus shuttle around Palos Verdes, pool chairs, fitness classes and more
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Resort fee $75 a night ($90 for the Lifestyle Collection), covering Wi-Fi, the Lexus shuttle around Palos Verdes, pool chairs, fitness classes and more.
- Overnight valet is $75 a night on the policies page; the directions page says $675, which looks like a typo.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM.
- Terranea puts LAX 17 miles away and Long Beach Airport 24.
What we couldn’t confirm
- A ride to the cruise port
- Whether you can leave a car while you cruise
- Breakfast
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 26, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Terranea FAQ
Is Terranea a luxury hotel?
AAA rates it Four Diamond, and Forbes Travel Guide gives it Four-Star, its spa too.
Does Terranea have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Terranea mentions no cruise shuttle. Its resort-fee Lexus shuttle serves "select locations throughout Palos Verdes"; the port isn't named.
Does Terranea have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From Los Angeles International: Terranea doesn't mention an airport shuttle. It puts LAX 17 miles away, "just 30 minutes". From Long Beach Airport: Terranea doesn't mention an airport shuttle. It puts Long Beach Airport 24 miles away.
Can I park at Terranea while I cruise?
It doesn't say. Not stated. Overnight valet is $75 a night on the resort-policies page and "$675" on the directions page, which looks like a typo, so ask before you plan to leave a car.
How far is Terranea from the cruise terminals?
Terranea lists "Los Angeles Cruise Port - 11 miles", and Long Beach 15 miles; it doesn't name the Carnival terminal.
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