Wheat & Water

Upscale rooms in a posh Spanish-style resort offering a golf course, a spa & restaurants. Off Interstate 15, this sophisticated Spanish-style resort is 1 mile from Bernardo Winery and 10 miles from San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The plush, warm rooms come with original artworks plus free Wi-Fi, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms feature soaking tubs and/or natural stone showers. Suites add golf course or garden views, and come with fireplaces, separate dining rooms and private balconies. There's a championship golf course and gardens, plus a spa and an outdoor pool with open-air cabanas. Other amenities include 2 restaurants, a terrace lounge-bar and event spaces.

Contemporary Italian cooking with vegan options offered in warm digs with reclaimed wood & a patio.

Casual restaurant serving creative Mexican meals, plus brunch staples & happy-hour specials.

Casual restaurant known for tacos, tequila, margaritas, and other Mexican fare, plus sports on TV.

Nestled in a charming spot, this local artisan bakery delights with an array of flaky croissants and seasonal pastries, attracting a loyal crowd.

Mole dishes, fish tacos, margaritas, happy-hour deals & more in a low-key space with a wood bar.

Animae, an upscale spot in downtown San Diego, dazzles with sumptuous steak and Filipino-Asian fusion dishes in a chic vibe that's perfect for any occasion.

Casual cafe dishing up breakfast, bagels, pizza, and flatbread, plus ample coffee and tea options.

Nautical-themed joint serving up buckets of seafood & other Cajun-Creole classics with craft beer.

Bright counter-serve outpost specializing in handmade Argentine empanadas, plus take-out.