San Diego L'Auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa

Not like there's not enough resorts or things to do in San Diego, but re-opening on June 8th 2008 is one more luxury resort - The L'Auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa (www.laubergedelmar.com) - just 20 minutes from San Diego, and this one is a humdinger of a resort, with everything in place now to make it the premier holiday watering hole in Southern California.

For starters, they couldn't have asked for a better location. The historic Hotel Del Mar graced the same location at Camino Del Mar from 1909 to 1969, with Del Mar Plaza across the street offering world class shopping, art galleries, restaurants and entertainment outlets.

Also, the Del Mar race track is just a short drive away, and the L'Auberge Del Mar is the only major resort in the vicinity. And when the San Diego County Fair gets underway, there'll be well over a million people invading this area, and a lot of them will in search of rooms. And a whole lot of these people will be found packed to the rafters in the L'Auberge. And the County Fair is not the only event held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. And if you're a fan of the race, well...Nothing more needs to be said. There's something or the other going on at any given time of the year. Let's just say that if you're looking for a holiday getaway at the L'Auberge, you better make your reservations well in advance.

But that's not all the resort offers. A meandering path leads down from the resort to the Pacific, where you can go for languid strolls and enjoy the joys of the virginal beach. The resort offers a full service restaurant with California cuisine and lobby and pool bars for cocktails. Their spa is equipped and staffed to offer full body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures. They also arrange priority tee times and special access for golfers at the Del Mar Country Club. The resort grounds feature two lighted tennis courts with trainers, two outdoor swimming pools (one for the kids) and a whirlpool spa.

The 120 guest rooms, including 8 luxury suites, are all exquisitely furnished with art deco mirrors and floor lamps with antique white washed armoires, mahogany desks and wicker chaise lounges, marble bathrooms with signature spa products, hairdryers and bathrobes. In amenities include coffee, high speed internet, a fully stocked refreshment center/honor bar, iron & ironing board. Room rates start at $395.

Info: 1540 Camino Del Mar CA 92104; (800) 245-9757; Photos courtesy and copyrights L'Auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa.