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Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States · Independent · Grand Luxury
Rancho Valencia opened in 1989 as a luxe tennis resort, a Spanish Colonial hacienda in Rancho Santa Fe with 49 casitas, each with a private patio and fireplace, plus three residences across 45 acres of gardens and olive and citrus groves. Tennis is still the sport of the house, with padel and pickleball beside it, the Pony Room cooks a coastal ranch menu, and it is Southern California's only Relais & Chateaux property.
- 49 rooms
- Opened 1989
- Neighborhood: Valencia Circle
- Rooms from 900 sq ft (84 m²)
About Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
- The 49 casitas run about 900 to 1,300 square feet, each with a private patio and a fireplace.
- Three private residences share the 45 acres of gardens and citrus groves with the casitas.
- Entry-level rooms start at 900 sq ft (84 m²).
History
Rancho Valencia is a Spanish Colonial hacienda in Rancho Santa Fe with 49 casitas and three residences on 45 acres of gardens and citrus groves. The Pony Room serves coastal ranch cooking.
The setting
6 miles from Del Mar Racetrack. 10 miles from Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve.
Restaurants and bars
- The Pony Room — Restaurant
- Veladora — Restaurant
Experiences
- The Pony Room restaurant — Iconic restaurant showcasing the resort's farm-to-table philosophy.
- Spa treatments and wellness fitness program — Rejuvenating spa treatments and a wellness-oriented fitness program at The Spa.
- Award-winning tennis program — An award-winning tennis program at the resort.
- Tennis courts — Veranda counts the courts among the 31 most beautiful tennis courts in the world.
- Padel — Time Out calls the resort an easy place to find out what the padel fuss is about.
- Croquet — Named in Town & Country's 2016 Best Luxury to Play Croquet listing.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Five Diamond (2026)
- Andrew Harper Members Choice (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
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