Hyatt Regency Beach Resort and Spa Huntington Beach

Last year, I attended a wedding at Hyatt Regency Beach Resort  and Spa located in Huntington Beach. Orange County (OC), an area well known for its Southern California surfing vibe.  I stayed there with family and friends for 3 days, so we got to explore the sprawling hotel resort prior to the wedding.  We also got to explore the nearby beaches in the OC but I will save that for a different post.

this is one resort with awesome scenic views everywhere you look.

It was a beautiful outdoor wedding in the late afternoon allowing guests to enjoy the OC sunset after the ceremony and prior to the dinner inside the hotel

 Indoors, there are also spacious usable areas for various events and functions.

I booked my room through a discounted rate for wedding guests, and the rate I got was around US$200.  It was a good deal considering it was almost summer, the area's peak season.  Luxury hotel rates for the OC beaches usually hover around $250 upwards during the summer months

Selfie?

A few months prior to the wedding, I was lucky enough to be also invited to be part of the food tasting prior to the final preparation of the menu. I could not take photos during the actual wedding dinner as I was part of the entourage. Plus I also helped with the AV presentations after the wedding.  It would have been extremely difficult to take on a third task as photographer.

SALAD: California Caprese with vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella,
avocado, micro herbs, California olive oil & balsamic glaze

I was unable to take a photo of the Lemon Grass infused Lobster Bisque but I can still remember how awesome it tasted.  It did not look that photogenic compared to the others here, but it was truly one of the highlights of the meal even if it was just the soup component.

And now the Entree...

ENTREE: Duet of Filet Mignon & Loch Duart Salmon, with demi glaze &
Thai cucumber relish, saffron risotto & vegetable bundle

The desert selection was also good, but they somewhat paled in comparison given the 'awesomeness' of the previous food items.

Here are a few more photos of the Hyatt Regency Huntington:

Like most large US hotels, there are a few in-house shops selling sundries and other essentials for guests' convenience

Should you wish to explore the nice nearby beach,
a pedestrian bridge connects it to the hotel.

 If the budget is not much of an issue, a stay at this resort would be definitely worth it. It may a bit more expensive, but as they always say, luxury has its price.