The Resort at Pelican Hill Named Best in the U.S.

Newport Beach's Pelican Hill Resort has gone straight to the top in just three short years, recently being named the best resort in the country.

The readers of Condé Nast Traveler—a luxury travel magazine—ranked the Irvine Co.'s resort as the best nationwide. The prestigious award was given during the magazine's Readers’ Choice Awards held Oct. 10 in Manhattan. NBC News journalist and author Tom Brokaw—a frequent Pelican Hill guest—presented the award.

“From The Spa, Golf Club and Resort restaurant professionals, to our hospitality, culinary and special events staff, the entire Pelican Hill team is humbled by this remarkable accolade,” said Giuseppe Lama, managing director of Pelican Hill.

Kate Starr, resort spokeswoman, said since it opened in November 2008, Pelican Hill Resort has earned numerous accolades, including the Resort’s most recent honors from Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report, Travel + Leisure, Wine Spectator, Golf Digest and more.