Location spotlight: Embassy Suites Hotel Mandalay Beach Resort.Nestled along California's Central Coast, the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Resort is the only all-suite resort to sit directly on the golden beaches of Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, . Located 60 minutes upcoast of Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , the Embassy Suites has been designed to create an ambience of far away destinations, yet is accessible within an easy drive. With its lush gardens, waterfalls, lagoons, and spectacular sunsets, the resort provides a tropical, offshore experience. The Mandalay Beach Resort is unique in the Embassy Suites family and has been called, "Embassy Suites Extraordinaire ex·tra·or·di·naire adj. Extraordinary: a jazz singer extraordinaire. [French, from Old French, from Latin extra ," with its distinctive layout spanning over 8 acres. The resort features 248 newly renovated suites, each furnished with two full marble baths, wet bar, refrigerator and microwave. Many suites boast views of the ocean and the Channel Islands which sit just off the coast. The resort is equipped with 6 Presidential Suites that can be utilized for special occasions. Every guest enjoys a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and hosted beverages at an evening manager's reception daily. Once on property, guests find a variety of activities to choose from. The beach is a main highlight for strolls and adventurous activities such as surfing and kayaking Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. Kayaking is differentiated from canoeing by the fact that a kayak has a closed cockpit and a canoe has an open cockpit. They also use a two bladed paddle. Another major difference is in the way the paddler sits in the boat. . Also popular are the large outdoor pool and whirlpools. Pampering is also available via a spa treatment at Janna K Spa. Active guests can take a bike ride along the beach or visit the Channel Islands Harbor just blocks away. Tennis courts and an exercise room also are available onsite. The resort features 16,000 square feet of newly refurbished function space with full-service catering and conference services. Meeting planners are likely to appreciate the value-added amenities for groups such as the hosted evening reception, complimentary breakfast and utilization of the suites for additional meeting space. The Embassy Suites can accommodate groups from 10 to 500 people and offers a variety of both indoor and outdoor settings. For those looking to put a spin on their events or opt for team building, a Destination Management Company is available through the Embassy Suites to provide that extra touch. Dining can be found in the onsite Capistrano's Restaurant featuring California cuisine For the local cuisine of California, see cuisine of California. California Cuisine is a style of cuisine marked by an interest in "fusion"— integrating disparate cooking styles and ingredients— and is freshly prepared using local ingredients. and Sunday Brunch. For small, intimate lunches or dinners, groups can utilize the wine cellar that accommodates up to 18 people. The Channel Islands Harbor is located just two blocks from the resort, offering waterside dining, harbor cruises, boat trips to the Channel Islands National Park Channel Islands National Park: see Santa Barbara Islands; National Parks and Monuments (table). , sport fishing, and other water sports water sports Urophilia, see there . Several golf courses are within minutes of the resort. And for shoppers, factory outlet stores An outlet store or factory outlet is a retail store in which manufacturers sell their stock directly to the public through their own branded stores. The stores can be can be brick and mortar or online. , antique shops antique shop n → tienda de antigüedades antique shop antique n → magasin m d'antiquités antique shop antique n , and several malls are nearby. Unique and enriching events in the area are provided throughout the year, including Tall Ship tours, festivals, concerts, live theatre, and more. Information provided by Embassy Suites Hotel Mandalay beach Resort. For resort information or reservations, call 800/EMBASSY (362-2779) or 805/984-2500 or visit www.mandalaybeach.embassysuites.com. For information on area activities, contact Oxnard Visitors and Convention Bureau at (805)385-7545 or www.visitoxnard.com. |
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