
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
Best for a luxury city stay close to Rodeo Drive, high-end dining (including CUT by Wolfgang Puck), and a Forbes Five-Star spa.
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Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel is a landmark five-star city hotel at Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive for travelers who want refined Beverly Hills service, shopping and a Forbes Five-Star spa. Terranea Resort is an expansive five-star coastal resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula for travelers who want ocean views, outdoor activities and multiple pools.
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Best for a luxury city stay close to Rodeo Drive, high-end dining (including CUT by Wolfgang Puck), and a Forbes Five-Star spa.

Best for a full-service coastal resort experience with ocean-view rooms, multiple pools, on-site golf and a wide range of outdoor activities.
When Beverly Wilshire wins: Choose Beverly Wilshire if you want to be in the heart of Beverly Hills, to walk to Rodeo Drive, or if a short-city escape with a celebrated spa and evening fine-dining options is your priority.
When Terranea wins: Choose Terranea if you want a destination resort with oceanfront rooms, extensive on-site recreation (golf, kayaking, hiking), several pools and more outdoor, family-oriented activities.
Bottom line: Both are five-star properties serving different trips — Beverly Wilshire is a compact urban luxury hotel for shopping, dining and spa-focused stays; Terranea is a large coastal resort for outdoor recreation and ocean views.
| Category | Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel | Terranea Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban, refined Beverly Hills hotel | Expansive coastal resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula |
| Location | At Wilshire Blvd & Rodeo Drive, steps from Golden Triangle shopping | Clifftop/oceanfront in Rancho Palos Verdes; near Point Vicente and coastal trails |
| Size (rooms) | 395 total accommodations (258 guest rooms, 137 suites) | 582 air-conditioned rooms |
| Ages / family policy | Family-friendly; 'Kids for All Seasons' program; children stay free (with existing bedding) | Family-friendly; supervised childcare/children's club available (surcharge) |
| Pools | One year-round Mediterranean-style outdoor pool (20 x 41 ft) with cabanas; open daily 6:30 AM–5:00 PM | Multiple outdoor pools (number of outdoor pools: 4) plus children's pool, poolside bars and cabanas (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | CUT by Wolfgang Puck, THE Blvd, Pool Bar & Cafe, plus lounges | Five restaurants, five bars and four poolside bars; 24-hour room service available |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Beverly Wilshire — Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star, nine treatment rooms, steam room, 24-hour fitness centre | Full-service spa with treatment rooms, fitness classes, Pilates and yoga on site |
| Known for | Proximity to Rodeo Drive shopping, fine dining and a historic Beverly Hills address | Ocean views, coastal trails, on-site golf and broad family/resort programming |
| Event & meeting capacity | Extensive event space (about 38,351 sq ft total) including a 14,300 sq ft Ballroom (capacity up to ~880) | Conference space and meeting rooms for events; outdoor venue options |
| Transport & airport | Concierge arranges private transfers; LAX is the nearest major airport (~30–40 min by car per hotel info) | |
Beverly Wilshire sits at Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, placing guests within steps of designer shops and city attractions.
Choose Beverly Wilshire for immediate access to Beverly Hills shopping and city sightseeing.
Terranea Resort is a clifftop/coastal resort in Rancho Palos Verdes with ocean views and access to coastal trails.
Choose Terranea for coastal scenery, outdoor trails and a resort set apart from the city center.
Beverly Wilshire offers 395 accommodations across two historic wings, including many suites and specialty one-bedroom options.
Beverly Wilshire is best if you want classic hotel rooms and a wide selection of suites in an urban setting.
Terranea has 582 rooms ranging from standard rooms to ocean-view casitas and bungalows.
Terranea is the choice for ocean-view rooms, casitas and bungalow-style accommodations at a large resort scale.
Beverly Wilshire centers around signature dining by Wolfgang Puck plus an all-day Californian restaurant and lounges.
Choose Beverly Wilshire for Michelin-recommended steakhouse dining and convenient in-city restaurant options.
Terranea offers a broader on-site mix of restaurants and bars spread across the resort with many poolside and ocean-view options.
Terranea is better if you want multiple on-site restaurants and casual poolside or ocean-view dining without leaving the property.
Beverly Wilshire has a single year-round Mediterranean-style outdoor pool designed for a resort-like pool experience within the city.
Pick Beverly Wilshire for a refined, intimate pool experience tied to its city-luxe setting.
Terranea features multiple outdoor pools and direct coastal access for beach and water activities.
Pick Terranea for a bigger pool scene and direct access to ocean activities and coastal trails.
Beverly Wilshire emphasizes a high-end spa, 24-hour fitness and in-hotel lounges for evening drinks.
The hotel is ideal for guests prioritizing a top-rated urban spa, round‑the‑clock fitness and late-evening lounges.
Terranea integrates wellness classes, a full-service spa and outdoor recreational programming across the resort.
Terranea suits guests who want spa treatments plus outdoor wellness and activity programming in a coastal setting.

Beverly Wilshire places you steps from Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills boutiques.

Terranea offers clifftop ocean views, coastal trails, on-site kayaking and golf access.

The Spa at Beverly Wilshire holds a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating and focused indoor spa facilities.

Terranea has multiple pools, a children's pool, a children's club (surcharge) and many family activities on site.
Beverly Wilshire — it sits at Wilshire Blvd & Rodeo Drive with immediate access to the Golden Triangle shopping district.
Terranea — it’s a clifftop coastal resort with ocean-view rooms, coastal trails and nearby shoreline parks.
Beverly Wilshire’s pool is open daily 6:30 AM–5:00 PM and guests under 14 must be supervised; Terranea lists multiple pools including a children's pool and cabanas (surcharge).
Terranea has five restaurants and multiple bars across the resort; Beverly Wilshire focuses on signature city venues including CUT and THE Blvd.
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