Rancho Bernardo Inn
Hotel · San Diego ·
Spa, golf course, gardens, restaurants, outdoor pool, terrace lounge-bar
Spa, golf course, gardens, restaurants, outdoor pool, terrace lounge-bar
"Throughout December, the North County resort will host a life-size gingerbread village featuring Christmas traditions from around the world, a holiday cocktail pop-up, and a Jingle and Mingle with Santa event. Avant will be open for four-course dinners on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, featuring Australian Wagyu prime rib, dry-aged duck, Alaskan halibut, and pecan cheesecake. A Christmas Day buffet with Christmas paella, snow crab claws, and a dessert display will take place in the ballroom." - Helen I. Hwang
"Set among 265 acres of lush gardens in San Diego, I stayed in guest rooms, suites, or accessible rooms with private patios or balconies and garden, spa, or golf-course views; the resort’s 18-hole course and inviting pool areas pair with lawn games like cornhole, croquet, and oversized chess for relaxed outdoor fun. I toured the Chef's Garden to see where the restaurants source ingredients, enjoyed spa treatments and sunset yoga (with private session options), and even booked a private falconry encounter; for families, there are dive-in movies at the family pool, a well-equipped game room, and easy access to San Diego attractions." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A traditional resort with on-site spa services, a golf course, a pool with private cabanas, and multiple dining options, positioned as a nearby luxury option for local getaways." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Throughout December, the North County resort will host a life-size gingerbread house experience, Santa champagne brunches, and 12 Days of Christmas Cocktails. Avant will be open for four-course dinners, featuring wagyu strip loin or Alaskan halibut, on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. A Christmas Day buffet with live entertainment will take place in the ballroom." - Helen I. Hwang
"At the 60-year-old resort, which sits on 265 acres of lush greenery in North County, Avant chef de cuisine Sergio Jimenz is featuring a four-course Easter brunch featuring dishes like grilled Maine lobster and pork belly porridge. In the hotel’s Aragon Ballroom, enjoy live music while feasting on a bottomless brunch buffet." - Helen I. Hwang