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Rancho Bernardo Inn
San Diego, California, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
Rancho Bernardo Inn opened in 1963 with thirty rooms and an eighteen-hole William Bell course, the golf house at the center of a new inland San Diego town. El Bizcocho followed as the dining room people still talk about. The inn now holds 287 rooms after a late-2022 refresh, and it has hosted PGA and LPGA weeks on those fairways.
- 287 rooms
- Opened 1963
- Neighborhood: Rancho Bernardo
- Architect: Schmidt & Curley
About Rancho Bernardo Inn
- The first night in 1963 cost eight dollars, and guests were invited in to watch color television.
- William Bell, who also drew Torrey Pines and La Jolla Country Club, laid out the original eighteen championship holes.
- Historic Hotels of America has recognized the inn since 2021, dating the house to that 1963 opening.
Restaurants and bars
- AVANT — Restaurant
- Veranda Restaurant & Bar — Bar
- Café Granada — Café
Experiences
- Resort Course — An 18-hole championship golf course that opened in 1962, remodeled in 1988 by Schmidt & Curley, with an on-site driving range.
- PGA and LPGA tournaments — The resort has hosted PGA and LPGA tournaments, including the PGA San Diego Open and the Honda Civic Classic.
- Spa and outdoor pools — Award-winning spa and three outdoor pools.
- Garden-to-table dining — Made-to-order menus from local ingredients, including seasonal produce grown on-site.
Amenities
- Event spaces with abundant natural light
- Dedicated conference & events team
- Guest room patios open to outdoor spaces
- Award-winning Spa
- 18-hole championship golf course
- On-site driving range
- Tailored Menus
- Customizable Layouts & Decor
- Expert Event Planning
- Expert Team for Audio Visual Experiences
- Custom group room quotes for 10 or more rooms and suites
- Off-site and on-site team-building and leisure activities
- Made-to-order menus using local ingredients
- Complimentary Premium Room for the wedding couple on the night of the wedding
- Rehearsal times and location confirmed 30 days prior, based on availability
- All food and beverage must be purchased through the hotel
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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