I BRING IT BACK

BRING IT BACK

EXTEND THE MEMORY OF BEING AT TERRANEA BY TAKING HOME ELEMENTS OF THE RESORT THAT ARE REMINISCENT OF YOUR TIME ON PROPERTY.

THE SPA

● From swimsuits to yoga clothing and scented candles, The Spa boutique offers an array of necessities—and luxuries. Don’t miss the curated collection of books targeting health and wellness, along with hand-picked beauty and skincare products from both well-known and under-theradar brands. Looking to prolong the benefits of your massage? Pick up a bottle of the CBD massage oil used in your treatment. The nonpsychoactive element of the hemp plant has been known to help alleviate anxiety, pain, and inflammation, while boosting the immune system and aiding in restorative sleep.

KAYAKING EXPERIENCE

● While on property, don’t miss paddling through the magnificent kelp beds along the Terranea coastline. The underwater forest is home to the California marine state fish (the garibaldi), bottlenose dolphins, seals, and sea lions. The Catalina Channel’s famous underwater reserve can be experienced on one of the property’s stable, sit-on-top tandem kayaks. Afterward, head to sea beans and stock up on house-made kelp products, including salt, soap, and dried kelp for a bath or to drink in a broth.

PLEIN AIR PAINTING

● Throughout the halls of the property, guests can view the resort’s collection of California plein air paintings. Artists of all levels can learn how to interpret Terranea’s stunning setting onto canvas with the property’s plein air painting class, held outdoors overlooking the dramatic cliffs. Guests can easily take home the painting afterwards, as everything is created on thin, packable canvas.

MANDALA PAINTING

● Guests looking for a spiritual experience shouldn’t miss the opportunity to reflect upon life while painting a mandala stone, a smooth river rock featuring an intricate pattern of dots. The meditative experience is guided by a spiritual wellness coach. Set your intentions and bring home the stone as a spiritual reminder.

SHAKING BEEF

Ingredients

8 oz. beef tenderloin, diced into large chunks 1 oz. white onion, cut into long, thin strips 12 oz. russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ¼-inch slices 1 qt. vegetable oil

Sweet ginger soy sauce

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 Tbsp. minced ginger 1 Tbsp. oyster sauce 1 Tbsp. sesame oil

To garnish

3 limes, juiced 1 red onion, cut into long, thin strips 1 bunch watercress 10 cherry tomatoes, halved black pepper

Directions:

To make the sweet ginger soy sauce, combine the ingredients and heat to a simmer. Turn off the heat and let it infuse for 30 minutes. Pass the mixture through a fine sieve and reserve. Make pickled onions by combining the juice of two limes and red onion strips in a small bowl. Set aside. Fry sliced potatoes in a small saucepan with vegetable oil until golden brown in color. In a wok or a large sauté pan, with 3 tablespoons oil, sear the beef tenderloin on high heat on all sides until well colored. Add onions and cook for 1 minute. Add potatoes and sweet ginger soy sauce and coat thoroughly. Place Shaking Beef on a platter. Garnish with pickled red onions, watercress, and cherry tomatoes. Serve immediately, with fresh lime juice and black pepper for dipping.

THE SHAKING BEEF AT BASHI

● Celebrating the varied culture of the region, bashi features wok-style dishes with Chinese, Japanese, and Southeast Asian influences. One of the signature dishes, Shaking Beef, featuring fried potatoes, watercress salad, and salt-and-pepper lime dipping sauce, draws inspiration from the peninsula’s roots, when, in the early 1900s, the land was used for a mix of cattle grazing and farming by Japanese farmers, including the Ishibashi family. Here, the recipe for the dish allows you to recreate this memorable meal at home.

SELFIE WITH OWLBERT

● While on property, guests have the opportunity to meet the resident falconer and learn about the natural history of these beautiful birds of prey including falcons, Harris’s hawks, and Eurasian eagle owls. Not only do they keep away seagulls and other birds that can be a nuisance for the grounds in an environmentally friendly way, they are a marvel to view up close. Don’t miss the opportunity to take a selfie with Owlbert to remember the experience.

POINTE DISCOVERY

● Not only is pointe discovery the place to rent electric bikes and learn about local activities, but the shop also features a variety of apparel and goods inspired by the Southern California surf culture. Many of the brands carried give back to the community. Don’t miss the array of sustainable items for all ages, which allow you to do everything from plant a garden to help bee pollination at home.