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Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

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Nestled amid lush gardens and olive groves, the spa at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa offers an invitation to self-discovery, well-being and relaxation. Celebrating the invigorating benefits of herbs, flowers, oils and minerals, the Southern California spa offers treatments that soothe the mind and rejuvenate the body. Freshly prepared organic fruit and vegetable juices, a yoga pavilion and a Pilates studio are just some of the many benefits you'll enjoy.

The Spa at Rancho Valencia

Rancho Valencia has adopted a comprehensive environmental approach in its green spaces, kitchen and spa alike.

Blending luxury with the authentic spirit of relaxed Southern Californian living, Rancho Valencia welcomes its guests with grace and gusto. Near the chic beaches of La Jolla and Del Mar, this is an exclusive and tranquil hideaway set among 18 hectares of rolling hills, orange groves and gardens full of hibiscus and cacti. Reminiscent of Spanish-colonial haciendas, the bungalow suites boast stunning craftsmanship, including hand-painted tiles and custom furnishings. With its world-renowned tennis program, innovative cuisine and rejuvenating spa, not to mention the year-round sunny climate, Rancho Valencia is the perfect place to discover this beautiful region.

Plan your stay at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

You can't really say you've seen San Diego until you have been to Balboa Park! Balboa Park is a 1,200 acre cultural park located right in the heart of Downtown San Diego. It is wonderful for families or the lone traveler looking for beauty and knowledge. With over 20 museums, there is something interesting for everyone. Our favorites are the Museum of Man, Museum of Photographic Arts, or The San Diego Air and Space Museum! 

Balboa Park, a lanscape of Art and Culture

Torrey Pines Natural Reserve is San Diego “must see”. With multiple trails, you can choose to enjoy a short walk or a strenuous workout. We recommend the “Beach Trail”. The trail begins at the top of the reserve and leads through bluffs overlooking the Pacific all the way down to the beach. 

Torrey Pines Natural Reserve

Jagged peaks, steep cliffs, legendary bridges and cities, straight avenues dominated by palm trees, beaches lapped by the spirited Pacific...this week-long road trip takes you as close to the magic of Hollywood as possible. Imagine the top rolled down, elbow resting on the door, hair blowing in the wind—California is beckoning you... <a href="https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/destinations/routes-du-bonheur/david-fink" target="_new">See the itinerary</a>

Itinerary - From Yosemite National Park to the Pacific, a trip to Southern California

Activities, excursions and other attractions during your stay at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa

This property welcomes groups or events. 5 Meeting room(s)  - Maximum capacity: 250

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There are some places in the world where people live demonstrably longer than anywhere else. Scientists have been investigating why this is the case, trying to determine the role of genetic, biomedical, nutritional and lifestyle factors to understand how we can maintain better health into old age.

The Magic Formula for a Life Well Lived

Relais & Châteaux’s collection of villas encompasses every possible kind of location – countryside or seaside, desert or mountain, even city centers – and offers a new style of stay that allows guests to effortlessly blend work, leisure and family life.

Villas by Relais & Châteaux: The New Art of Travel

Hotels and spas are increasingly incorporating ingredients sourced from their surrounding area – and even their own gardens – into relaxing spa treatments, allowing guests to enjoy a more immersive well-being experience. Here are 10 properties offering pampering products that are also hyper-local.

Spa treatments meet terroir

What better moment to enjoy a good hot soak than during a luxurious escape far from home? Enjoy every moment in these 10 Relais & Châteaux establishments chosen with care, where taking a bath is an art, and even, perhaps, the purpose of your stay.

Baths with a view: 10 best hotels for bath lovers

There’s nowhere better to reconnect with nature than the wide-open spaces of the USA and Canada, whose varied landscapes incorporate mountain highs, dramatic coastlines and desert scenery. There are so many ways to enjoy outdoor life, too, from simple walks to hot-air ballooning. Here’s our pick.

7 North American Escapes in the Great Outdoors

With the arrival of spring and the renewed hope of getting away, we invite you to listen to the whisperings of the wind, to open your eyes, to smell delicate perfumes. Stimulating our fragrance and flavor memory helps us discover the world in greater depth. All you need is to choose your setting...