The Grand Del Mar: The New Resort of Choice in So Cal

September 20th, 2007, by Mary Winston Nicklin

The Grand Del Mar: The New Resort of Choice in So Cal

There’s a swanky new hotel on the scene in San Diego. Set to open on October 6, 2007, The Grand Del Mar is billed as a world class resort experience, surrounded by the picture-perfect coastal communities of La Jolla, Del Mar, and Rancho Santa Fe. This much anticipated resort spa is situated in the pristine Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve– a 4,100-acre, boulder-studded sanctuary with the area’s only natural waterfall– and has been designed to harmonize with the beautiful surrounding habitat. Inspired by the design style of 1920’s architect, Addison Mizner, The Grand Del Mar combines Old World Mediterranean elegance with Venetian and Moroccan elements in a tranquil So Cal setting. Think arched doorways, rotundas, colorful tile, wood-beamed ceilings, and lots of garden fountains. The menu of recreational activities and resort amenities is pretty extraordinary; you’ll find San Diego’s only Tom Fazio-designed golf course, 37 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, four sparkling swimming pools (including an adults-only pool), two outdoor tennis courts, spectacular spa, state-of-the-art fitness facility, and dining for all appetites.