Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Fairmont Grand Del Mar sits on 400 acres beside Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve in northern San Diego, close to Carmel Valley and Torrey Pines but visually removed from the city.

The resort uses a grand Mediterranean-inspired architectural language, with landscaped courtyards, stone, tile and large balconies creating a formal but relaxed Southern California setting.

There are 249 guestrooms, suites and villas, all with marble bathrooms and outdoor space overlooking gardens, golf or the canyon preserve.

The resort’s depth is exceptional: four pools, a private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a 21,000-square-foot Five-Star spa and Addison, San Diego’s only three-Michelin-starred restaurant.

Fairmont Grand Del Mar is best for travelers who want a true destination resort without leaving San Diego, particularly golfers, spa travelers and couples who value food as much as leisure facilities.