Rancho Valencia
Hotel and restaurant in town
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. ...Read more
United States, Rancho Santa Fe

Patina
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
Inside the huge Walt Disney Concert Hall – a steel complex of venues at the heart of Los Angeles - the renowned German chef Joachim Splichal has created one of the city's most prized tables. An elegant restaurant with a pure and modern decor, Californian cuisine is infused with European influences. The trademark of Patina is fresh seasonal products highlighted by sophisticated presentations. The flavours are distinct in each dish, sweet or salty, but are always magnified out by herbs, exotic spices or bursts of acidity such as in the grilled Scottish salmon with baby artichokes and blood orange, or the Mediterranean loup de mer with minestrone and pesto croutons. The caviar guéridon and the variety of cheeses are two other reasons to visit this prestigious address. ...Read more
United States, Los Angeles