A view from 7th floor shows the three pools at the Terranea Resort, a $480-million hotel and spa just completed on the former site of Marineland of the Pacific. The only only one of its kind in Los Angeles County, the resort will compete with the most luxurious coastal resorts in South Orange County. (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)
Terranea features a full-service spa to compete with the most luxurious coastal resorts in South Orange County. (Christina House / For The Times)
Guest services employees tour the pool area while on a scavenger hunt during training at Terranea Resort. (Christina House / For The Times)
The Vanderlip suite at the Terranea Resort is 2,800 square feet and has a balcony that looks out over the ocean. (Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times)
Doormen Kurt Linkogle, left, John Towns and Scott Calvert are fitted for uniforms by designer Rose Palma at Terranea Resort. (Christina House / For The Times)
