Near the chic beaches of La Jolla and Del Mar, this Spanish colonial-style complex stands in sixteen hectares of grounds set on the hillside, amongst the eucalyptus and orange trees, cacti and hibiscus. Inside the tiled roof bungalows, there are treasures of craftsmanship including hand-painted Mexican pottery and Berber rugs on the floors. An ochre-coloured building is home to a spa with Latin influences. Here, you can take a bath in a private garden and choose the formula to suit your mood: “tonic” with orange, tangerine and black pepper; “anti-stress”, with sandalwood and lavender; or “relaxing”, with basil, pine and lemon. Couples will love the treatment rooms for two and the massages with bergamot and terracotta. As well as walking, tennis, golf and soaking up the sun, discover San Diego and its historic Gaslamp Quarter famous for the gas lanterns that continue to illuminate the night.