As we wrap up our ten months on the highway we needed to finish our USA highway journey with a bang. We thought that two nights spent in whole indulgence and continuous pampering could be an effective way to finish an epic journey whereas additionally permitting us to decompress from all of the transferring round and to calmly mentally put together for the key adjustments coming our approach in our new lives in San Diego.
Reserving a keep at The 4 Seasons Resort Westlake Village was money and time properly spent. This is without doubt one of the nicest properties you’ll encounter. The employees right here is skilled to ship distinctive customer support and make friends really feel like VIPs at each flip. In really exceptional 4 Seasons fashion, the decor is impeccable and no element is missed. Is it attainable to relocate to this property as a substitute of San Diego?
The sprawling grounds are breathless with infinite nooks to chill out and rejuvenate. A number of the decadent choices are the adults-only out of doors pool, a Japanese-inspired garden, an indoor heated pool, a fully-equipped arcade room that’s booked for personal utilization, an award-winning restaurant, a full-service espresso bar, waterfalls, a rose backyard full with a strolling path, and essentially the most luxuries spa you would ever dream of.
The rooms are spacious and immaculate. This was the primary time on our whole highway journey that I allowed myself to sleep in and awoke to an 8:00 am alarm. I may have simply wasted the morning away dreaming with the luxurious linens wrapped round me however alas, there was an excessive amount of to take pleasure in and expertise so I eagerly pulled myself away from bed.
Non-public Cabanas
We’ve got but to see cabanas of this caliber at any property that we’ve visited throughout our many travels. The resort provides two unique full-serviced cabanas with the utmost privateness. Lounge chairs, a mattress, a personal plunge pool, a display television, and a eating desk await those that search the last word luxurious expertise. There’s a name button to beckon the dotting employees who will refill your glasses with the complimentary bottle of champagne or cheerfully serve the meals you order off the wholesome menu. There’s even a “don’t disturb” signal letting them know you search extra privateness than already granted. We gulped up our 4 hours of bliss right here. They handed too shortly.
Coin & Candor
Eating in a stunning setting completely makes every part style higher though Coin & Candor wants no help within the incredible taste division. Their menu is chock-full of the freshest elements mixed to ship a wholesome, revolutionary method to California delicacies. We could not assist however eat right here for snacks, breakfasts, and one dinner too. Every meal was really memorable.
101 North Eatery & Bar
Westlake Village is only a three-minute drive from the resort property. Curiously sufficient, the city barely dodges the Los Angeles County border and efficiently skirted the indoor masks mandate imposed throughout the LA borders. It was attention-grabbing to witness such a change in Covid tradition simply moments away. Westlake is an lovable little city full of high-end eating places and upscale retail outlets. We loved a stunning dinner at 101 North Eatery & Bar which proudly whips up dishes impressed by the Los Angeles meals scene and touts their utilization of seasonal elements. Their falafel sliders and fried hen sliders attraction to most diets and are scrumptious. Their pizzas occur to be incredible too. In case you’re on the lookout for a energetic ambiance, nice service, and a strong eating expertise, you’ll not be disillusioned making a reservation right here.
Malibu Cafe at Calamigos Ranch
Our mates who stay in Malibu really useful that we meet them at this spot for drinks and to atone for all of our mutual life adventures. This tough-to-find haven is properly definitely worth the effort for these in search of crafted cocktails in a lovely atmosphere that occurs to be actually enjoyable too! The grassy decrease degree of Malibu Cafe calls on each adults and kids to play on the garden crammed with out of doors video games and even a bar. The higher deck holds extra of a classy ambiance, but it is nonetheless informal. For a fantastic style of Malibu’s laid-back scene, it is a great place to go to.
Stonehaus Vineyard
I am unable to think about a greater place for wining and eating than at Stonehaus Vineyard in Westlake Village. The expansive out of doors patio is full of picnic tables that create a heat communal really feel bringing folks collectively round their frequent love for excellent wine. Visitors seat themselves and place their orders at one of many bars, there isn’t a desk service right here, making for a really informal expertise. That is the form of place I’d go to again and again.

Our two nights in Westlake Village have been really the easiest way to finish ten months of fixed transferring round whereas exploring the nation. I am unable to consider our highway journey has come to an finish. I am unable to consider we’re transferring to a brand new metropolis. I do know that when I sit nonetheless for hours on finish this unbelievable expertise will start to actually soak in. I’m nonetheless processing every part my household has discovered on the highway, the great adventures that we shared collectively, and all of the adjustments which have resulted from getting in our automotive and simply driving endlessly. We can be parking our automotive for some time, though I’ve a sense it will not be for so long as you’d suppose.