What it is

An all-villa retreat with an oceanic spa, three restaurants and coffee bar, two al fresco pools heated year-round, two gyms, and doting staff (yep, there’s a surf concierge).

What it isn't

Just for adults. Children are treated like the V.I.P.s they are with their own separate children’s pools, pint-sized robes and kiddo-approved toiletries, and even a game stocked kids club, Club 760. Need a night off? They’ve got amazing babysitters.

What we think

When you want the sumptuousness of a luxury hotel with the homey feel of an Airbnb, Four Seasons Residence Club San Diego, Aviara, has you covered. Each and every villa here looks like a home from a Nancy Meyers movie, thanks to their breezy, neutral California decor with a mix of streamlined and traditional furniture. Superior Guest Rooms are equipped with kitchenettes, 425 square foot floor plans and a private balcony (many of which peer out on the Batiquitos Lagoon). For an even homier feel, we recommend the 1,245 square foot One Bedroom Resort Residences, which have full kitchens, washer/dryers, and enough space to sleep four, plus a flickering fireplace and extra powder room.

You're here because

You love to truly unplug by the pool, and the poolside menus ensure you can do just that: noshing on Baja prawns and gin-soaked cocktail sauce and truffle fries in your sunswept lounge chair.

The Moment

After an outdoor yoga session, you want to truly #treatyoself…and the spa is the place to do it. Today’s indulgences? A salt stone massage and an Oxygeneo 3-in-1 Super Facial that seems to take five years off your face. Blissful.

Restaurants & Bars

Seasons Restaurant - Farm-to-table cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal

Palmera Pool - Selection of grill items and traditional favorites

Summits Grill - Traditional cuisine

Seasons Barista Bar - Offers specialty coffees and teas made to order

Location

Two blocks from Aviara Golf Club—an 18-hole course designed by Arnold Palmer—and a 10 minute drive from the beach. San Diego International Airport is just 33 miles south.