Food Traveler Magazine Winter 2013 | Page 18

mountain getaways Torrey Pines, Southern California The Spa at Torrey Pines is Southern California’s premier Winter escape. W inter in the temperate climate of Southern California creates a visitor experience uniquely its own. This is the season of cloudless azure-blue skies, warm sunny days, and crisp cool nights. When much of the nation lies beneath inches of snow, this sundrenched region embraces the visitor with its natural beauty, wealth of activities, and a renowned cuisine rooted in a true farm-to-table philosophy. It is here, perched high above the cliffs just north of San Diego’s seaside community of La Jolla, that you will 16 FOOD TRAVELER | WINTER 2013 find The Lodge at Torrey Pines, a luxury resort that offers unpretentious elegance in a breathtakingly beautiful natural setting. Overlooking the Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Pacific Ocean on the horizon, The Lodge pays homage to the Craftsman-era with its distinctive turn-of-the-century architectural style. Winter is a perfect time to leave the stress of your everyday world and surround yourself in the peace and luxury of this glorious setting. Relax in front of the majestic roaring fireplace in the grand lobby, or snuggle up in your beautifully appointed guest room. The resort’s spacious guest rooms and suites offer every amenity, and you will be pampered by a dedicated staff whose goal is to consistently provide exceptional, personal service that goes above and beyond the industry standard. It is no wonder that The Lodge has been the recipient of countless award distinctions nationally and internationally since it opened its doors in 2002. You can choose your own level of activity during your stay. Bask in the sun around the resort’s heated pool and deck, shop in the designer boutiques of La Jolla, or enjoy a relaxing massage or spa treatment. The Lodge is home to The Spa at Torrey Pines, a luxurious enclave boasting every spa amenity imaginable and recipient of numerous national “top spa” awards. Relax and rejuvenate with a complete menu of signature treatments themed around the spa’s proximity to the ocean, with emphasis on the use of