Summer’s Afterglow
Terraced among the rolling hills of Newport Coast, Pelican Hill sits at the edge of the seasonal shift.
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Overlooking the Pacific, there isn’t a more beautiful spot to watch summer slowly saunter across the horizon or welcome fall’s crisp embrace.
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As the afternoon rolls toward evening, the air is refreshed with notes of herbs, roses, and salt. Guests find their way to Andrea Terrace, the Giardino del Tè an open-air botanical speakeasy serving creative cocktails of gin and tea.
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Bites savory and lightly sweet are the perfect sunset accompaniment.
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Night falls an inky indigo and thoughts turn to evening delights; velvety wines and a palette of flavors as rich as their hues. An intimate wine dinner at Pelican Grill, certain to be a special evening if the sommelier is excited.
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