Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

Located in the high-end neighborhood of Rancho Santa Fe in North County, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is an all-suite property, consisting of 45 acres of gardens, trails, olive groves and 49 casitas with private terraces. Dining options include the Veladora, a fine-dining Mediterranean restaurant, and the Pony Room, with American fare and craft cocktails. Its shining gem is the spa, which contains a 1,000-square-foot open-air Serenity Yoga Pavilion, where guests can partake in yoga, pilates and various other exercise programs.