L'Auberge Del Mar - Destination Hotels & Resorts

Location. Near the shores of the Pacific Ocean, in the picturesque village of Del Mar, the timeless L'Auberge Del Mar has been reborn, redefining the California coastal resort experience. Ranked among the best luxury resorts in the country by Condé Nast, L'Auberge Del Mar brings together panoramic coastal views, casual elegance and personalized service to create an outstanding venue for a romantic weekend getaway, social occasion or corporate meeting. The hotel is a scenic 20-minute drive from San Diego International Airport, one block from one of Southern California's most inviting beaches, and the Del Mar Racetrack is one-half mile from the hotel.

Hotel Features. The resort grounds feature manicured lawns, tropical plants, foot bridges, creeks and waterfalls. A glass-covered entry leads to a skylit lobby with marble floors, leather armchairs, a fireplace and a bank of French doors and windows. A private path extends from L'Auberge Del Mar to miles of beach, sandy coves and trails winding toward Torrey Pines State Reserve. The fashionable J. Taylor's restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine and features cathedral ceilings and white-linen draped tables. Live music entertains on weekends. Six indoor function rooms, five of which open onto patios, accommodate events. The hotel offers an array of recreational activities including championship golf, boutique shopping and galleries, thrilling balloon rides, and a world-famous horse racetrack. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the hotel. A business center houses three computer stations and offers fax, photocopy and print services. The hotel includes two outdoor pools, a spa tub and two tennis courts. The European-style Spa at L'Auberge offers signature massage treatments such as the Chardonnay Vitalité Wine Therapy, the Red Clay Renewal Therapy and the Emerald Frappuccino Body Delight.

Guestrooms. This three-story resort offers 120 smoke-free guestrooms with seaside cottage-style décor. Floral fabrics, lemon-and-white-striped curtains and upholstered armchairs create airy ambience. Custom beds are draped beneath duvets and luxury linens. Select accommodations include fireplaces. Guestrooms extend onto private balconies or patios. Conveniences include refrigerators, minibars and coffeemakers. Rooms are equipped with cable television and complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room safes are laptop compatible.

Expert Tip. This seaside hotel boasts the services of an in-house tennis pro who arranges guest tournaments and Round Robins held at the resort's championship courts.

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.

• Newspaper (available at front desk)
• Incoming and outgoing faxes only within the United States
• Access to business center
• Use of pool
• Use of tennis courts
• Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access
• Toll-free and local calls only
• Access to health studio (fitness center)