"Set on 45 acres of rolling hills dotted with olive and citrus trees in Rancho Santa Fe, this all-suite Spanish-colonial retreat features bungalows finished with hand-painted tiles, private patios and adobe fireplaces where guests can relax while hot-air balloons drift overhead; I enjoyed swimming beneath swaying palms at the pool and watching the Pony Room draw crowds to its candlelit terraces for tequila and mezcal cocktails at sunset." - Kristin Braswell
"I learned that Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa, Southern California’s first-ranked tennis resort, now features three padel courts, expanding its racquets programming to include the fast-growing sport." - Jessica Chapel
"The Rancho Santa Fe enclave is going all out with horse-drawn carriage rides, cookie decorating, and live music. The restaurant is laying out a luxurious buffet on Christmas Day with an expansive seafood station and traditional carving tables, as well as a kid-friendly buffet. Cost is $235 per adult, $95 for kids (ages 4 to 11), and free for tots (ages 3 and under). If you must host at home, their Christmas-to-go option is customizable." - Helen I. Hwang
"Provides a specialized Doggie Tapas menu with items like Shepherd’s Pie and Rin Tin Tin Tartare, offering gourmet options for canine companions as part of a luxury pet experience." - Bailey Berg
"A luxurious resort in Rancho Santa Fe, California, featuring 16 tennis courts, including three red European clay courts. Offers the Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy and various fitness classes."