Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

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How it Ranks: Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa ranks #2 out of 669 San Diego Hotels based on an evaluation of expert ratings and awards, as well as user reviews. The hotel scored high enough to make the exclusive U.S. News list of the Best Hotels in the USA.

• ^#2 in Best San Diego Hotels
• ^#3 in Best California Hotels
• ^#3 in Relais & Châteaux Hotels

Our Take: About a 30-minute drive north of San Diego, Rancho Valencia is a little off the beaten path. But that's why people love it. Perhaps best seen in the palatial gardens overlooking the tennis courts, the grounds are brimming with carefully manicured greenery. And visitors say that staff members treat their guests with the utmost respect. For pampering, Rancho Valencia's spa offers indulgences like a Rosemary Drench or a Maximum Firming Collagen Facial. The delicious cuisine served at the on-site Veladora restaurant complements the serene environment. Want even more personalized pampering? Because Rancho Valencia is a Relais & Châteaux propety, Club 5C members can expect a personalized welcome upon check-in, along with free room upgrades.

Nearby Things to Do

Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is 18.1 miles from the #1 ranked San Diego attraction, Balboa Park. Of the nine top rated attractions, the five closest ones are listed below.

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^#7

Torrey Pines State Reserve

• ^#7Torrey Pines State Reserve (6.4 miles)
• ^#6Museum of Contemporary Art - La Jolla (11.4 miles)
• ^#3Mission Beach (16.0 miles)
• ^#2San Diego Zoo and Safari Park (17.6 miles)
• ^#1Balboa Park (18.1 miles)