Montage Laguna Beach Unveils Experience California Series

Featuring four extravagant seasonal packages, the "Experience California" series invites Montage Laguna Beach guests to partake in exclusive West Coast adventures to destinations throughout the state. Whether it be a luxe coastal helicopter ride or experience, an exploration of the state's National Parks, a sky-high Napa Valley wine tasting tour, or the thrill of a snowy ski escapade, there is an adventure for every type of traveler.

Launching for the spring 2016 season, Montage Laguna Beach's "Experience California" offerings include:

• Luxury Coastal Picnic Experience (Spring)

This experience allows guests to indulge in a picnic that showcases the best coastal views and cuisine in Southern California. The day starts with a private helicopter tour of the Southern California coastline, followed by an afternoon picnic atop a cliff catered by renowned Montage Laguna Beach chefs. Guests will end the day with more culinary artistry at Montage Laguna Beach's oceanfront, signature restaurant, Studio, with a private dining experience and a visit from Studio's Executive Chef Craig Strong. The following morning, guests will end their adventure with a Coastal Shores Stone Massage at Spa Montage. Pricing begins at $2,845; available April 1, 2016 to June 15, 2016.

• Montage Laguna Beach's National Park's Centennial Experience (Summer)

This over-the-top package celebrates the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Service. Guests will be chauffeured by private transportation to one or more of California's National Parks where they will choose from a Jeep/ATV tour in Death Valley, Horseback ride in Joshua Tree, Stargazing at Yosemite Park, or Snorkeling at Channel Islands. Back at the resort, guests will unwind with a California-inspired spa treatment at Spa Montage, and the following evening, they will indulge in Studio's Private Chef Table where Executive Chef Craig Strong finishes the evening with a culinary adventure. Pricing begins at $9,695; available May 30, 2016 to September 5, 2016.

• Sky High California Food & Wine Experience (Fall)

This interactive and locally-rich food and wine excursion brings autumn's bounty to center stage. Guests check into luxurious accommodations at Montage Laguna Beach before taking a private jet from Orange County to Napa Valley. Once they arrive in wine country, a hot air balloon tour over Napa Valley will lead to a champagne brunch catered by Montage Laguna Beach's culinary team. Following brunch, a private wine tour will take guests to a blending experience where they make their own wine. At the end of the day, a private jet charters guests back to the resort for a sunset Studio Garden tour with Executive Chef Craig Strong, featuring cocktails and lite bites made with ingredients from the garden. To top off the day, guests will attend a private and interactive Chef's Table dinner at Studio restaurant. Pricing begins at $9,795; available September 1, 2016 to December 1, 2016.

• SoCal Beach-to-Ski Excursion (Winter)

This experience allows guests to experience California's iconic beaches and ski scene in one memorable trip. The private beach-to-ski excursion begins with luxury beachfront accommodations, followed by a private jet chartered from Orange County to Mammoth Mountain the next day. Gourmet in-flight breakfast will be served to help travelers fuel up for a full day of skiing, and on the way back to the resort, guests will enjoy après-ski cocktails, hot cocoa and lite bites. In the evening, guests will indulge in specially designed après-ski treatments at Spa Montage to wind down and soothe sore muscles from the day's adventures. The following day, guests will have the chance to relax at the resort's private poolside cabana and enjoy a seaside dinner Studio restaurant. Pricing begins at $9,995; available now through November 15, 2016 to February 28, 2017.

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