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Come By, Kick Back: The Great Room Social Lounge

Looking for a new place to relax and enjoy life after work? The Resort at Pelican Hill at Newport Coast just debuted a reimagined Great Room Social Lounge and Caffè & Market that’s perfect for locals and guests.

What’s on tap in the Great Room is a line-up of nightly music that includes contemporary mixes starting at 6 p.m. and a live DJ mixing music starting at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, boutique shopping, small plates in the afternoon and evening with choices such as delicious ahi tuna tartare tacos with ponzu and guacamole, cheese boards, gelato tartlets and more. You can sip craft cocktails, enjoy a glass of wine and take in a modern upbeat atmosphere in the Great Room with spectacular ocean and sunset views.

There’s also a Great Room Social Hour from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday featuring table games, cheese pairings and tastings and special monthly activities, including boutique art exhibits, fashion trunk shows and sips and tips etiquette chats. The Great Room’s popular afternoon tea continues on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

For a complete calendar of upcoming activities and entertainment in the Great Room Social Lounge and Caffè & Market, check out pelicanhill.com/calendar. For menus, visit pelicanhill.com/dining.

22701 Pelican Hill Road South at Newport Coast. 855.467.6800.

Images Courtesy of Pelican Hill.

The Caffe & Market

For breakfast, lunch, dinner or anything you crave in-between, the Caffè & Market at the Resort at Pelican Hill now stocks hundreds of gourmet foods and drinks. It’s a gem in Orange County for its spectacular ocean views, expanded indoor seating and outdoor terrace while you enjoy casual dining or grab and go options.

The fresh market fare includes sandwiches, salads, soup, pastries, in house made gelato, salads, snacks, featured daily quiche, barista-made coffee, wine and beer.

Every afternoon, you can stop by the Caffè & Market for complimentary sampling:

Saturdays & Sundays
Stop by to sample the featured gourmet item, from tapenades and toffees to olive oils and artisan chocolates.
Gelato Lab Confab on Mondays
Sample weirdly wonderful flavors like Spicy Sriracha, Earl Gray and Gorgonzola-Honey.
Tuesday Tea Party on Tuesdays
Taste the Caffè’s featured flavor of the week, and blend your own custom teas.
Mid-Week Juice Boost on Wednesdays
Sample seasonally inspired nectars squeezed fresh daily for optimal health and energy.
Desserts du Monde on Thursdays
From European confections to Asian indulgences, sample sweets from around the world.
Coffee Klatch on Fridays
Sip samples of fine blends from Latin America, Southeast Asia and Africa.

Complimentary valet parking is available at the Resort’s Main Estate Auto Court.

For a complete calendar of upcoming activities and entertainment in the Great Room Social Lounge and Caffè & Market, check out pelicanhill.com/calendar. For menus, visit pelicanhill.com/dining.

22701 Pelican Hill Road South at Newport Coast. 855.467.6800.

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