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
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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