Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

Located in the charming enclave of Rancho Santa Fe on 45 lush acres of rolling hills in north San Diego County, this relaxing retreat is just minutes from the beaches of Del Mar, Torrey Pines and the charming boutiques and cafés of La Jolla. If you’re looking for something secluded, this is it. The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel is made up of 49 Spanish hacienda-style casitas, each featuring fireplaces with hand-painted tiles, beamed ceilings and private garden patios and large bathrooms with separate soaking tubs and steam showers. There’s also an award-winning racquet sports program, a spa and privileges at local golf courses.Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa combines the warmth of authentic hacienda-style accommodations, the comfort of modern amenities and the charm of tropical/Mediterranean landscaping for an ambiance that is relaxed yet elegant. The resort’s ruggedly romantic edifices rise from the gardens in arcaded silhouettes awash in the rich, alluring tones of Mexican country estates and Spanish Colonial manors from bygone eras.