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Platinum Certified Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa	Hotel Contact: 21500 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach, California 92648 United States Website: www.huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com

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Elite Rating

Planner Rating: 8.7/10

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Chain Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

Opened 2003

Guest Rooms 517

Kings/Suites/Doubles 185 / 275 / 57

Room Rates High $249-419 Low $189-289

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Ideal Group Size 250

Max Group Size 2000

Fees/Taxes

Resort Fee $23

Room Tax 12%

Sales Tax 8.75%

Airport Proximity

John Wayne Airport

25 min 13 miles (21 km)

Long Beach Municipal Airport

35 min 18 miles (29 km)

Los Angeles International Airport

45 min 38 miles (61 km)

Business:

Business center

convention service staff

dedicated office space for visiting planners

first-class audiovisual equipment and technicians

and high-speed wired and wireless Internet access throughout.

Recreation:

Pool

spa

fitness center

water park

jogging trails.

Nearby:

Eight miles of uninterrupted beach

Huntington Beach Pier

golf

Queen Mary

Aquarium of the Pacific

Disneyland

Angel Stadium

Hollywood

Universal Studios

and Catalina Island.

Onsite Dining: Capacity

Mankota's Grill

250

Poolside dining

Pete's Sunset Grill

210

Surfing-inspired cuisine

Shubee's

100

Poolside dining

The Californian

161

California cuisine

F&B Averages:

Breakfast Buffet $33 Cont. $24

Lunch Buffet $40-47 Plated $32-42

Dinner Buffet $85 Plated $65-105

Coffee Break $13-18

2-Hour Open Bar $25

Elite Overview

From the editors of Elite Meetings

The most famous surfing beach in California waits just over the pedestrian bridge from Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Designed with meetings in mind, the Huntington Beach retreat supplies countless incentives for between-meetings fun. Attendees may want to shoot the curl at Huntington Pier, lounge in the sun, or indulge at the Pacific Waters Spa—an oasis renowned for rejuvenating saltwater treatments and more. Group members can also unwind at the fitness center, lagoon-style pool, water park, jogging trails, shopping village, restaurants and lounges—all accompanied by attentive Hyatt service.

The resort's red-tile roofs and arches evoke the charm of California's mission period, and the interiors continue the theme. The gracious style extends from the lobby to the 517 rooms and suites, which combine business-friendly amenities like oversized desks with creature comforts like pillow-top mattresses and ocean-view balconies.

Meanwhile, the resort's conference center gets down to business with its own porte cochere and lobby at the west end of the property. Three ocean-view ballrooms hold groups of up to 2,222, nine breakout rooms accommodate up to 222, and three boardrooms host up to 14. A large interior courtyard serves as the corridor between venues as well as a central spot for hospitality. In addition, four oceanfront courtyards span over 40,000 square feet for events—highlighted by lush gardens, lawns, splashing fountains, spacious patios, and stately palms.

Planner Reviews

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Beautiful location, gorgeous views—these are the reasons I chose the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach. However, the staff and service is the reason I will remember it, and the reason I will definitely return.

Bridgette Birdie
March 21, 2011

Overall Rating: 0.0/10

We have repeated a bi-annual program here three times and the service is terrific.

Food, rooms and meeting space are all above average, but not perfect. Their service staff is helpful, pleasant and very dedicated to meeting planner's needs.

I don't think it would compete with some of the other Orange County coastal resorts, but it is above average as a meeting hotel

Kimberly Montoya CMP
Costa Mesa, California
May 18, 2010

Overall Rating: 8.0/10

This resort really delivers on the sense of arrival. It's the quintessential beach location and the property really feels more like a vacation destination than a group property.

Once you accept the fact that you are actually across a major street from the beach, your guests will be thrilled with the hotel. There are firepits throughout and the gift shop sells Smores kits.

There's great event space, both inside and out, with a large ballroom to accommodate groups of any size.

The room product is very nice and there are plenty of outlets to entertain your attendees.

It's a little removed from the local attractions, and also it provides a longer transfer from the airport than some of the other coastal locations...but the Hyatt delivers more beach than any other hotel (without going way up in room rates!)

Tiffany Cohen
Beaverton, Oregon
July 13, 2009

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Capacity Charts

Capacity Chart
Bolsa Chica Boardroom	50	7.3 x 7	4	540	24.00' x 23.00'	12	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	14	N/A	N/A	N/A
California Courtyard	N/A	N/A	0	N/A	N/A	0	0	0	170	200	0	0	0	0
Catalina Room	98	10.7 x 9.1	4	1,050	35' x 30'	12	69	111	50	70	26	27	31	N/A
Dirftwood Room	124	9.8 x 12.8	4	1,340	32' x 42'	14	90	144	60	100	32	33	36	N/A
Fountain Room	192	16.2 x 11.9	4	2,070	53' x 39'	14	138	222	120	150	N/A	48	52	N/A
Fountain Room East	96	8.2 x 11.9	4	1,035	27.00' x 39.00'	14	69	111	60	70	32	30	24	N/A
Fountain Room West	96	8.2 x 11.9	4	1,035	27.00' x 39.00'	14	69	111	60	70	32	30	24	N/A
Goldenwest Room	74	7.9 x 9.1	4	800	26.00' x 30.00'	14	54	88	40	45	20	24	30	N/A
Grand Ballroom	1,858	56.4 x 32.6	6	20,000	185' x 107'	19	1,334	2,222	1,440	2,100	N/A	N/A	N/A	0
Grand Ballroom Salon A	174	16.8 x 10.4	7	1,870	55.00' x 34.00'	23	126	205	120	125	N/A	45	48	N/A
Grand Ballroom Salon B	204	16.8 x 10.4	7	2,200	55.00' x 34.00'	23	150	244	140	150	N/A	48	52	N/A
Grand Ballroom Salon C	174	16.8 x 10.4	7	1,870	55.00' x 34.00'	23	126	205	120	125	N/A	45	48	N/A
Grand Ballroom Salon D	576	17.7 x 32.6	7	6,200	58' x 107'	23	420	677	450	500	N/A	114	100	N/A
Grand Ballroom Salon E	174	16.8 x 10.4	7	1,870	55.00' x 34.00'	23	126	205	120	125	N/A	45	48	N/A
Grand Ballroom Salon F	204	16.8 x 10.4	7	2,200	55.00' x 34.00'	23	150	244	140	150	N/A	48	52	N/A
Grand Ballroom Salon G	174	16.8 x 10.4	7	1,870	55.00' x 34.00'	23	126	205	120	125	N/A	45	48	N/A
Heron Boardroom	55	8.5 x 6.4	3	590	28.00' x 21.00'	9	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	14	N/A	N/A	N/A
Huntington Ballroom	576	20.4 x 28.3	5	6,200	67' x 93'	17	420	677	400	500	N/A	99	100	N/A
Huntington Ballroom North	286	20.4 x 14	5	3,080	67.00' x 46.00'	17	207	333	200	225	N/A	66	60	N/A
Huntington Ballroom South	286	20.4 x 14	5	3,080	67.00' x 46.00'	17	207	333	200	225	N/A	66	60	N/A
Lighthouse Courtyard	N/A	N/A	0	N/A	N/A	0	0	0	240	400	0	0	0	0
Mariners Hall	994	35.4 x 28	5	10,700	116.00' x 92.00'	16	450	166	630	600	N/A	N/A	N/A	50
Patrons	N/A	N/A	0	N/A	N/A	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pelican Boardroom	55	8.5 x 6.4	3	590	28.00' x 21.00'	9	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	14	N/A	N/A	N/A
Royal Tern Room	72	7.9 x 9.1	4	780	26' x 30'	12	51	83	40	35	20	24	24	N/A
Sandpipper Room	133	10.7 x 12.5	4	1,430	35' x 41'	14	96	155	90	110	26	36	42	N/A
Seacliff Room	63	8.5 x 7.6	4	680	28.00' x 25.00'	12	45	72	40	45	20	18	24	N/A
Shoreline Room	98	10.7 x 9.1	4	1,050	35' x 30'	12	69	111	50	70	26	27	31	N/A
Sunrise Room	81	7.9 x 10.7	3	875	26.00' x 35.00'	10	39	66	50	60	26	30	36	N/A
Vista Ballroom	307	14 x 21.9	4	3,300	46' x 72'	12	228	366	220	347	N/A	72	76	N/A
Vista Ballroom I	186	14 x 13.1	4	2,000	46.00' x 43.00'	12	138	222	120	211	N/A	39	52	N/A
Vista Ballroom II	121	14 x 8.8	4	1,300	46.00' x 29.00'	12	90	144	70	137	33	33	36	N/A

Property News

HYATT REGENCY HUNTINGTON BEACH RESORT & SPA APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF CATERING & EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Posted August 27, 2010

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (August 27, 2010) - Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa, has appointed Nancy Monte-Frye as the new Director of Catering and Chef Curtis Toth as Executive Sous Chef . Monte-Frye will oversee all of the resort's catering and events while Chef Toth will support Executive Chef Chris Savage with managing the culinary team, creating menu's and continuing to advance the stellar reputation of AAA Four Diamond restaurant, The Californian as well as the resort's other food outlets.

"We are thrilled to have Chef Toth and Nancy on board. Their extensive past experience with Hyatt and extraordinary talents make them a perfect fit for the resort," says Cheryl Phelps, General Manager at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa.

A Hyatt veteran, Monte-Frye brings to the resort more than 30 years of knowledge in food and beverage and with Hyatt Corporation. Most recently she was Director of Catering for Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Monte-Frye has been with Hyatt Hotels since 1973 after beginning her career in Oak Brook, Illinois as Director of Catering at the Hyatt Regency Oak Brook. Ten years later she opened the Hyatt Regency Long Beach where she stayed until her recent move to Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Nancy brings a wealth of experience and understanding to Huntington Beach having served as a Corporate Trainer for Hyatt Hotels since 2000.

Chef Toth hails from Regina, Saskatchewan in Canada with extensive experience in high-end dining and a passion and flair for creating flavorful dishes. Chef Toth spent a great part of his career climbing the ranks of the food and beverage program at Hyatt Regency Calagary, serving as a Sous Chef, Banquet Chef and Executive Sous Chef. He also lent his talents to the highly acclaimed Catch Restaurant in Calgary, Alberta, under Chef Michael Noble and Andrew Hewson where he developed a unique appreciation and style for seafood and honed his skills for upscale banqueting.

For information on Executive Sous Chef Curtis Toth, or Nancy Monte-Frye, Director of Catering please contact Jessica Ayers/ Jessica.Ayers@purry.com or Toni Purry/ Toni.Purry@purry.com

About Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa is located in the heart of Surf City, USAïƒ¢, and features 517 tastefully appointed guestrooms, including 57 suites, offering guests sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. The resort is also home to three restaurants, including The Californian, a AAA Four Diamond Award recipient as well as more than 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space - the largest collection on the Pacific Coast. Additional resort amenities include a lagoon-style swimming pool and The Village, an eclectic shopping experience with everything from a pizzeria to surf memorabilia and fine art. Guests also enjoy year-round recreational activities ranging from tennis and surfing to taking advantage of the sandy Southern California beaches via the resort's lighthouse bridge. A full range of treatments for women, men and children are available at the resort's 20,000-square-foot Pacific Waters Spa. For additional information or to make reservations, call (714) 698-1234 or visit www.huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com .
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Travel & Leisure Names Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach One of World's Best Hotels in 2009

Posted July 8, 2009

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - In addition to being one of Orange County's most stunning luxury resorts, home to the AAA Four-Diamond the Californian Restaurant, and the award winning Pacific Waters Spa, the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa has been added to the esteemed list for Travel + Leisure magazine's 500 World's Best Hotels list for 2009. The list is featured in the perennial publication's January issue, and the highly coveted distinction joins a long list of accolades that has made Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort &Spa one of Southern California's premier destination properties.

"It is an honor to be recognized by the readers of Travel + Leisure, as guests of the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa have revered it as the crown jewel of Surf City USAÂ® and the quintessential California destination for family leisure and fun," says Cheryl Phelps, General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. "We look to raise the bar on the definition of fine Southern California living in everything we do, and that level of excellence is a key factor of the hotels that make this prestigious list."

The list was voted on by readers of Travel + Leisure, who selected eight Hyatt properties nationwide, with Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa being one of only five Orange County resorts to make the list. The Travel + Leisure list is only the kickoff to a banner year for the resort in 2009, when the property will complete a $4 million addition of a family and activities pool. The pool will provide the resort with 3 water slides, two fire pits, poolside bar and cafe, a children's wading pool and Jacuzzi. This will be the first of its kind along the coastal Orange County multiple beach community stretch.

For additional information or to make reservations, call 714.698.1234 or visit www.huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com. For media inquiries, please contact Toni Purry at (310) 242-6190.

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa Adds Activities Pool Opening April 15, 2009

Posted July 8, 2009

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (April 9, 2009) - Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa has announced a new $4 million property addition of Slyders, a water playground providing: 3 water slides, two fire pits, pool cafe and bar, and a children's wading pool and Jacuzzi. This activity pool will be one of a kind along the Orange County coast.

"We have such high demand for our current pool and summer activities that we wanted to better accommodate our guests by creating a choice of pool offerings and enhancing the family and activity resort experience," says Cheryl Phelps, General Manager at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa.

Guests of the new Slyders water playground will enjoy private poolside cabanas, equipped with TV and internet access, and access to Shubee's Poolside Bar and CafÃ© for the perfect escape from the sun. Seasonal day passes for non-resort guests will include access to both resort pools, a reduced parking rate for the day, and complimentary pool towels and toys. Camp Hyatt activities are also available to keep little ones entertained with fun activities such as hair braiding, temporary tattoos, dive in movies, and cookie decorating. A convenient Birthday Party package secures a private cabana, a selection of lunch packages, cake service, and more.

The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa's main pool will be re-themed to provide a calmer and more serene poolside experience for guests wanting a more subdued dip and lounge. Whether guests are looking for an upscale relaxed atmosphere or a fun family setting, the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa will provide the ultimate vacation escape for everyone.

Development of the new activity pool is currently underway, and will be open to the public mid April. Seasonal day passes for adults and children ages 3 - 10 are $25.00 and $15.00 respectively, with daily cabana rentals at $150.00. Children 2 and under get in for free. For reservations, visit www.huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com or call 714.698.1234. For pool renderings and media inquiries, please contact Toni Purry or Lauren Le Beau at 310.242.6190.