Resort Reviews
A new era for Napa Valley's venerable Silverado Resort
Silverado Resort, the venerable Napa Valley retreat, came under new ownership in 2010 with a group that includes Johnny Miller. A resort with nearly 50 years under its belt, the ownership group is gearing to keep the dust off Silverado's image, Ted Johnson writes.
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La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad adds finishing touches to $50 million renovation
La Costa Resort and Spa, an iconic resort in Carlsbad, has hosted dozens of pro tournaments over the years. Now, the golf courses are getting a makeover as part of an overall $50 million ongoing investment in La Costa by KSL Resorts. When all the changes are completed this fall, La Costa should be tastier than ever for guests, Jason Scott Deegan writes.
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The Resort at Pelican Hill: A seaside Tuscan village in Newport Coast
Upon opening in 2008 The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast leapfrogged more famous golf resorts to climb atop many "best of" lists. The gorgeous 504-acre property, with panoramic views of the coast and ocean, rated as the top golf resort in California by readers of Conde Nast Traveler in 2011. And don't miss the golf: Pelican Hill Golf Club's Ocean North and South courses get all the publicity, but a third Tom Fazio course affiliated with the resort, Oak Creek in Irvine, is another great play.
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La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad adds finishing touches to $50 million renovation
La Costa Resort and Spa, an iconic resort in Carlsbad, has hosted dozens of pro tournaments over the years. Now, the golf courses are getting a makeover as part of an overall $50 million ongoing investment in La Costa by KSL Resorts. When all the changes are completed this fall, La Costa should be tastier than ever for guests, Jason Scott Deegan writes.
... full article »The Resort at Pelican Hill: A seaside Tuscan village in Newport Coast
Upon opening in 2008 The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast leapfrogged more famous golf resorts to climb atop many "best of" lists. The gorgeous 504-acre property, with panoramic views of the coast and ocean, rated as the top golf resort in California by readers of Conde Nast Traveler in 2011. And don't miss the golf: Pelican Hill Golf Club's Ocean North and South courses get all the publicity, but a third Tom Fazio course affiliated with the resort, Oak Creek in Irvine, is another great play.
... full article »Desert ideals and activities abound at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa near Palm Springs
Known as one of the Coachella Valley's go-to getaway spots for both golf and relaxing, Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is revitalized and better than ever. Fresh off a $35 million renovation to both its resort and golf courses, the Rancho Mirage property is the ideal location for visitors to relax and escape, Katie Denbo writes.
... full article »La Quinta Resort and Club: Desert history with modern luxuries
Set against the beauty of the Santa Rosa Mountains and flush with a rich history as a celebrity enclave, La Quinta Resort and Club rates as a legendary golf and vacation getaway for visitors to southern California and locals alike. The desert provides a setting perfect for Pete-Dye designed golf, paired with the public masterpieces of PGA West. The only negative, writes Katie Denbo, you've got to leave some time.
... full article »Hilton hotels make ideal base camp for Palm Springs-area golf
The Hilton-affiliated Homewood Suites and Embassy Suites in La Quinta, Calif., are fairly new properties, so they're in great shape, and they offer amenities beyond your basic hotel. While they're not priced like the Motel 6, they are priced well below some of the pricier resorts in the area.
... full article »Downtown San Diego's other side: Manchester Grand Hyatt puts you on the water, away from business as usual
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego looms right over the San Diego Bay, its twin towers stretching to the sky with ships going by below. Get a corner king, and your windows look out on blue and more blue. What's more, guests can book tee times at The Grand Golf Club - the Tom Fazio gem that's otherwise only open to members and guests of the Grand Del Mar resort. Who knew the hidden downtown mega hotel on the Bay had great golf connections, too?
... full article »Exteriors can be deceiving: 7 Springs Inn & Suites is a hidden Palm Springs hotel that's often wrongly dismissed
7 Springs Inn & Suites is the rare hotel where a small entranceway and an unimpressive exterior does not reflect on the quality of the rooms. Indeed, by the end of your stay, you may be thankful that a trendy decorator would retch at the sight of the place, because that's surely what helps make 7 Springs one of Palm Springs' rare reasonable hotel finds.
... full article »The Island Hotel: Where you'll feel movie star cool in Newport Beach
Life is full of awkward moments. That's why The Island Hotel in Newport Beach is such a satisfying getaway. At this plush spot in the toniest of shopping neighborhoods (or complexes in this case), you feel cool, even if you're not one of the beautiful people in $500 jeans or form-fitting leather pants.
... full article »Barona Creek Golf Club combines great golf, gaming at high-end resort
Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino is one of Southern California's most distinct golf resorts. The resort's Barona Creek Golf Club will host the 2007 and 2010 Nationwide Tour Championship, and the casino is over 300,000 square feet.
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Head to California's southernmost wine and golf region, the Temecula Valley, home to two dozen wineries and the Temecula Creek Inn, with its 27 holes and the valley's best greens.
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