The Volare, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member — Photo by Choice

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Volaré inSan Clemente,Orange County, Calif. has joined the Ascend Hotel Collection global portfolio of best-in-class independent upscale hotels and resorts from Choice Hotels.

The Volaré is a 73-room property positioned in the heart of San Clemente, a charming beach community. Located at 111 S. Avenida De La Estrella, The Volaré hotel is within walking distance to several shops, restaurants, and popular destinations, such as Trestles Beach, the San Clemente Pier, and Dana Point Harbor. MarineCorps Base Camp Pendleton is just minutes south of The Volaré. The hotel features a speakeasy-style lounge called "Through the Looking Glass," where guests can take a step back in time and relax to live music while enjoying limited edition whiskeys, a large wine selection and seasonal IPAs.

The hotel offers a range of lodging options, including suites with kitchenettes and in-room hot tubs, as well as standard rooms with wrap-around balconies and sweeping views of the ocean. Guests can enjoy complimentary hot breakfast buffet, an outdoor pool, fitness center, trolley rides to the beach, and laundry facilities.

Dedicated to protecting the environment, The Volaré property utilizes sustainable materials and renewable resources without compromising modern conveniences and upscale sophistication for guests. The hotel also strives to reduce waste by donating excess shampoo, conditioner and soaps to non-profit organizations that redistribute these items to developing countries. The property is also currently working toward LEED certification, the most widely used green building rating system in the world.

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