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Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is an award-winning resort and spa located in the picturesque Rancho Santa Fe, within easy reach of Del Mar, La Jolla and San Diego's coastline.
Highlights
Just a 20-minute drive to beaches for surfing, paddle boarding and snorkelling
Close to premier attractions including Lego Land, Sea World, Aquatica Water Park, Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo
Guests can enjoy access to over 80 golf courses including The Farms and Torrey Pines
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Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa spans 45 acres of landscaped gardens and olive groves, offering the ideal retreat for guests seeking intimate and luxurious accommodations within easy reach of San Diego's attractions. Since its opening in 1989, Rancho Valencia has been a Southern Californian staple for stars from entertainers to politicians looking to enjoy San Diego's year round summer weather. Having recently undergone massive refurbishment, the resort has remained true to its historical routes whilst offering the guests an elevated luxury experience.
With only 49 hacienda style private casita's, Rancho Valencia feels intimate enough to offer a very personal experience and attentive service. The hotel boasts a world-class spa, fine dining restaurant, an award-winning tennis program that was voted #1 in the US by tennis magazine, yoga programme and golf nearby at The Farms by Tom Lehman.
Rancho Valencia has a collection of well-appointed casita-style guest rooms. The spacious yet intimate rooms are some of the largest to be found in California. The room styles range from junior suites to one or two bedroom casita's. Privacy is at the heart of the design as each room has its own garden patio or outdoor spa patio with a Jacuzzi. Guests can also choose to stay in the three bedroom hacienda, with its own private swimming pool. Rooms and suites embrace all the latest technology by Bang and Olufsen and luxurious bedding to provide a stay in ultimate comfort.
Rancho Valencia offers a chance for rest and relaxation but also for activities. If you’re looking for some adventure, why not take one of the complimentary bikes out for an exploration of the local area. For those after a more peaceful time, they can enjoy the luxurious spa amenities. If you’re keen to keep active, exercise classes, yoga and Pilates are offered daily among other classes in the fitness suite. Having a world-renowned tennis facility on your doorstep means that it’s the perfect opportunity to try your hand at a new sport or improve at it. Beyond the resort’s extraordinary canyon setting, guests can discover championship golf courses, local beaches, hot air ballooning, surfing, sailing, and attractions such as Legoland, Sea World, water parks and the San Diego Zoo.
When to visit
Rancho Valencia runs award-winning yoga retreats, road-cycling tours and championship tennis clinics throughout the year. Ask us about their programmes, or we can arrange for private professional coaching, classes or road-bike hire during your stay.
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Rancho Valencia is 90 miles south of Los Angeles, 30-minutes north of downtown San Diego and a short drive from Del Mar and La Jolla.
A 11-hour 10-minute flight from London to San Diego International Airport and a 30-minute transfer to the resort. Alternatively, fly in Los Angeles and it's a 2-hour drive south to San Diego. British Airways depart daily from San Diego to London.
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