Guesthouse, Hotel at La Valle  

Tucked in the suburbs of Rancho Santa Fe, this family-friendly resort sits minutes from Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar Horse Park and the shops and sand at Del Mar Plaza and Del Mar Beach.

Choose from 69 air-conditioned rooms with espresso makers, flat-screen TVs and private balconies or patios. Private baths feature shower/tub combos, designer toiletries and hair dryers; wireless internet is available for a surcharge.

Pamper yourself at the full-service spa with massages, facials and body treatments. Practice your swing at the golf facilities, hit the outdoor tennis courts, work out in the 24-hour health club, or unwind at the poolside bar and two lounges—babysitting and a hair salon are also onsite.

A 24-hour business center and five meeting rooms make group stays easy. Limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry and free self parking are available.

Two on-site restaurants and a coffee shop/café keep things simple and satisfying. There’s limited room service and breakfast is offered for a fee—plus a poolside bar for late-afternoon cocktails.