Press Releases

Montage Laguna Beach Introduces New Family Experiences

Enjoy Special Admission Deals & Discounts on Engaging Excursions, Including Marine Science Adventures & Cruises from the Ocean Institute; Playful Days at Pretend City Children’s Museum & Family-Friendly Shopping at South Coast Plaza

Montage Laguna Beach is an ideal retreat for families, offering a mix of fun activities and programs that incorporate sun, sea, sand and engaging learning for all ages. In addition to daily adventures for children ages 2-17 at the oceanfront resort, some of Southern California’s favorite family-friendly experiences are now featured in the new collection of 2010 Montage Family Summer Experiences.

WHAT: As guests of Montage Laguna Beach, you will enjoy special access and complimentary children’s admissions to family-friendly destinations selected as favorite resort partners because they offer opportunities to create lasting memories.

WHY: Treasured vacation memories are the perfect vacation keepsake.

HOW: You’ll receive a complete Montage Family information packet upon check-in with admission details and certificates. For the idyllic family retreat, select from the following complimentary and paid activities that include:

Ocean Institute

• Complimentary Admission to the Ocean Institute Weekend Program: On Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., enjoy a sneak peek into ocean science, history and literature at this facility celebrated for its hands-on immersion programs into marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs
• Complimentary Weekend Cruise Fare for Children aboard the R/V Sea Explorer:

Ocean Institute scientists will introduce you to local marine wildlife on a themed-cruise ranging from their Morning Breeze Music Cruise and Marine Wildlife Cruise to seasonal excursions such as the Catalina Snorkeling Cruise and Blue Whale Safari. Note: Children must be 4-12 years old to participate. Offer good with the purchase of an adult ticket. Children’s tickets valued at $22; adult tickets $35-$78.

• Complimentary Weekend Sail for Children aboard the Spirit of Dana Point: The Spirit of Dana Point is a 118-foot, full-size replica of a Baltimore clipper schooner. Sailing excursions include A Whale’s Tale Sailing Adventure, Pirate Adventure Sail and Passage to the Pacific. Note: Children must be 4-12 years old to participate. Offer good with the purchase of an adult ticket. Children’s tickets valued at $23; adult tickets $40.

• Please present your Montage room key to take advantage of these special offers at Ocean Institute. www.oceaninstitute.org

Pretend City Children’s Museum

• This “pretend city, ” the first children’s museum in Orange County, is where imagination and education come to play
• With more than 15,000-square-feet of interactive exhibits and activities as well as a café and gift shop, Pretend City brings to life every profession, necessity and daily occurrences of a real city, allowing children to “pretend” to be the adults
• Children can do anything and everything from grocery shopping and banking to visiting the doctor and collecting their pay from the local ATM
• Enjoy complimentary children’s admission* (valued at $10 per child); Note: Please present gift certificate for one complimentary child admission per adult ticket purchase. All ages welcome. www.pretendcity.org

South Coast Plaza

• Known as Orange County’s “Ultimate Shopping Destination,” South Coast Plaza features more than 280 boutiques, 30 restaurants and four performing arts venues
• You will receive a South Coast Plaza VIP Savings Passport (see gift certificates) filled with special offers from some favorite family-friendly retailers and restaurants, including:

• beachworks – 10% off every purchase of $50 or more
• California Pizza Kitchen ASAP – 10% off purchase
• Häagen-Dazs – 20% off purchase
• Paul Frank – 10% off and gift with purchase
• Puzzle Zoo – 10% off all regular-priced merchandise
• Rainforest Cafe – 10% off food order (up to 4 people)
• Sony Style - $10 off total purchase of $75 or more (excludes PlayStation®)

www.southcoastplaza.com

Montage Laguna Beach Resort Activities

• The resort also offers an array of engaging family-friendly activities; some, such as the popular Art of Tie Dye and other outdoor activities, are offered on a complimentary basis to resort guests of all ages; others are small group adventures offered daily by age group for a fee that covers all supplies, snacks and meals

• Paintbox, the resort’s exclusive children’s club, features half- or full-day supervised adventures for ages 5-12, $60/child from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; $90/child, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; all sessions include lunch and snacks
• Paintbox Petite, pint-sized fun for ages 2-5, $20 per child per hour, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., is offered for young children of resort guests and spa and restaurant patrons
• Children’s Night Out, Every night through Labor Day, featuring themed activities, dinner and a movie, $60/child ages 5-12, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• M-Teens, small group activities every summer afternoon and weekend nights just for ages 13-17, under the direction of a Montage Teen Leader; most activities are complimentary; Friday’s Stand-up Paddle Board excursions are $75 per person, Sunday’s Plein Air painting sessions are $50 per person
• Montage Teen Nights for ages 13-17 include dinner and a movie on Fridays and Saturdays through Labor Day, for $60 per person
• Please reserve participation in all for-fee activities 24 hours in advance by contacting Paintbox, (949)715-6005

WHERE: Montage Laguna Beach, 30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS: Paintbox Director Stacy Adelman can discuss developing engaging programs for children, teens and families that entertain and introduce participants to new experiences that help build lasting family memories.

About Montage Laguna Beach

Montage, set on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific in the heart of the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, offers 30 acres of oceanfront luxury.  The 250-room craftsman-style resort features beachfront accommodations; a 20,000-square-foot spa; destination dining at Studio; a wealth of outdoor recreation, including three pools, beach and water sports; a fine art collection; and more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. For information and reservations, please contact Montage, toll-free, at 1-888-715-6700; or visit the Web site at www.montagelagunabeach.com.

About Montage Hotels & Resorts

Montage Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort management company founded in 2002 by Alan

Fuerstman. Designed to serve affluent travelers and homeowners, the company features an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in stunning settings that offer comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place and spirit, impeccable hospitality and memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences. Montage Laguna Beach, the company’s flagship oceanfront resort, opened in the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, California, in 2003. Montage Beverly Hills, the company’s second hotel, opened in Beverly Hills in 2008 and was the first Gold LEED certified hotel and residences in Southern California. The newest property under development is Montage Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, scheduled to open in 2010. www.montagehotels.com.