The Montage Resort and Spa, through a combination of extraordinary factors, appears to have mastered the restorative experience. It is not just a 250-room bluffside location with sweeping panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Laguna, Calif. seaside that will sway you; it might be some of the interesting motorcyclists you will meet at the lobby bar who have come to enjoy the day or weekend.
  
The property’s 67 certified sommeliers host a wine cellar consisting of 2,400 labels and 67,000 bottles. Presiding over the renowned Studio restaurant is Chef James Boyce, who caters to various dining requirements with impeccable ease.



Downstairs in the Loft, 120 different types of cheese from around the world are served with exotic accoutrements by Chef John Cuevos. Poolside, at the Mosaic Bar and Grill, Chef Omar Gonzalez has the challenging role of holding daytime gastronomic court. The Spa has a private pool and menu, as well as the sights and sounds of crashing waves.

However, it is the overwhelming courtesy and professionalism exhibited by the staff that impresses you, as well as their commitment to personalizing each experience. Equally inviting are designated parking spots for motorcycles. For riders who prefer valet service, currently two doormen and three valets ride bikes themselves.
 
As motorcyclists, we are part of the scenery as we ride, and at one with the landscape; the Montage is the beginning of the journey, the oasis in the middle of one, and the reward at the end of a long trail.

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