Carmel Valley Ranch — Unlike any other resort in the country, Carmel Valley Ranch was designed as a 500-acre resort playground for visitors of all ages in Carmel Valley. Guests will never grow bored with the resort’s robust activity list, from hatchet throwing to learning about the lives of bees. The resort introduced a new Market and Creamery in 2019 that highlights its resident artisans, including a fishmonger, gardener and cheesemaker, with samples and workshops. The sprawling property also has its own golf course, spa and wellness offerings for those seeking a serene retreat.
Casa Palmero — Golf lovers will revel in an escape to the legendary Pebble Beach Resorts in Pebble Beach, which celebrated its centennial year in 2019. One of the hotel collection’s more intimate retreats is the Mediterranean-style Casa Palmero, featuring 24 private rooms complete with wood-burning fireplaces and oversized soaking tubs. Guests can enjoy spending time in the resort’s living room, library and billiard room, all overlooking the first and second fairways of Pebble Beach Golf Links. The enchanting resort is just steps from the award-winning Spa at Pebble Beach, which offers a variety of signature services and treatments.
L’Auberge — Carmel Located in the heart of the charming seaside village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the European-inspired L’Auberge Carmel is an elegant boutique hotel that was built in 1929. Guests staying at the hotel will find newly renovated guest rooms that include bathrooms with heated floors and antique furnishings from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Most notably, the hotel features a Forbes Five Star restaurant, Aubergine, which earned the central coast of California’s first Michelin Star. Diners can savor seasonal, local ingredients and a staggering 2,500-bottle wine cellar. One of only a few full-service inns in Carmelby-the-Sea, L’Auberge also offers valet parking, room service and first-class guest services.
Ventana Big Sur — Set among 160 acres of rolling meadows and towering redwoods in Big Sur, Ventana Big Sur is an iconic resort destination. Guests can stay in one of 59 rustic guest rooms and enjoy the resort’s social house, complete with a pool table, classic board games, morning coffee and fresh pressed juices and evening wine tastings with cheese pairings. The resort features a fine dining restaurant and resort spa that both offer epic coastal and forest views. Visitors also can choose to stay at Ventana’s glampsites featuring 15 safari-style canvas tents with a nearby bath house that features teak-enclosed showers, heated floors and all the amenities and services expected from a world-class resort.
For more information on Monterey County’s luxury resorts and to book a stay, visit www.SeeMonterey.com/Luxury.
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