| upgraded rooms may have private patios or balconies, and/or wood-burning fireplaces, wet bars and claw-foot tubs. set on 21 landscaped acres, this chic, modern property is a 4-minute walk from the historic town. the restaurant serves locally sourced californian cuisine, and guests have golf privileges at the rancho santa fe golf club. the 1 and 2-bedroom suites add kitchenettes, dining tables and separate living areas. housed in a collection of cottages, the elegant, country-style rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and ipod docks. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's a sophisticated spa offering treatments for a fee, a relaxation courtyard, and a fitness center
San Diego International Airport 34 min
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center (12 min)
Nature reserve with 7 miles of trails plus a visitor center with exhibits overlooking the lagoon. Moonlight State Beach (18 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. San Diego Botanic Garden (16 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. Torrey Pines State Reserve (18 min)
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats. San Elijo State Beach (24 min)
2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics. Lake Hodges (14 min)
Huge reservoir with barbecue areas & picnic tables, popular for kayaking, sailing & fishing. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (23 min)
Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building. Torrey Pines State Beach (18 min)
Sandy lifeguarded beach with restrooms & showers, backed by cliffs & pine-wooded nature reserve. La Jolla Cove (29 min)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers. South Carlsbad State Beach (24 min)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. Black's Beach (23 min)
Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines. LEGOLAND California (23 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. The Flower Fields (22 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. Cardiff State Beach (17 min)
Protected beach in state park system popular with surfers with a state-run campground nearby. Torrey Pines Golf Course (22 min)
Iconic venue with two 18-hole courses on the ocean cliffs, plus a pro shop, a restaurant & a hotel. | 
