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SEASONS AVIARA RESORT
Welcome to Four Seasons Resort
Aviara, North San Diego. Just 30 minutes north of San Diego, Southern California's
finest resort experience offers casual elegance in a natural setting accented
by wildlife and wildflowers. Discover an extensive spa, the area's finest
dining choices and Arnold Palmer-signature golf.
Fine Dining
VIVACE
This signature Italian restaurant
offers dining in a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere, by the fireplace
or under the stars. A trendy wine bar, Brioso, features 30 different wines
by the glass, modern Italian music and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows
with views of the Pacific Ocean.
CALIFORNIA BISTRO
A light and airy restaurant
serving bistro-inspired cuisine on alfresco terraces overlooking the pristine
fairways of our golf course. Seats 140 people indoors and 35 on the outdoor
terrace.
ARGYLE
Overlooking the eighteenth
green, Argyle serves breakfast, lunch or cocktails. Join us after the last
putt or after an afternoon of birdwatching around the Batiquitos Lagoon.
This restaurant seats 131 people inside and 48 people outdoors.
OCEAN POOL BAR & GRILL
An oasis amongst the palm
trees, this restaurant offers views of the Batiquitos Lagoon and the Pacific
Ocean beyond. Hotel guests can relax poolside and enjoy light lunch or
sunset cocktails. The outdoor restaurant is open to the public, but the
pool decks are available to Hotel guests only. The Ocean Pool Bar &
Grill seats 72; the Quiet Pool seats 18; the Family Pool seats 122; and
the Edge Pool seats 103 on comfortable lounge chaises.
LOBBY LOUNGE
The Lounge features nightly
entertainment. Soft jazz drifts through open French doors while the fireplace
warms the night air. Champagne cocktails and eclectic martinis complement
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Guest Rooms
Moderate Rooms are comfortably
appointed, with one king-sized or two double beds, a sitting area and a
marble bathroom. Located throughout the Resort, they feature views of the
foothills. Similarly sized Superior Rooms, on the first and second floors,
provide views of the Resort’s gardens, while Deluxe Rooms, on upper floors,
overlook the Palm Courtyard or swimming pool. Panoramic View Rooms feature
entrancing views of Batiquitos Lagoon or the golf course.
With two large balconies
or a terrace overlooking the Palm Courtyard or the pool, Four Seasons Executive
Suites offer a parlour for meetings or entertaining, and the privacy of
a separate bedroom. Deluxe Four Seasons Executive Suites provide similar
amenities, enhanced by panoramic views of the golf course or lagoon.
AWARDS
Condé
Nast Traveler
2005 GOLD
LIST
Golf
Magazine
1998 list
of Silver Medal Resorts
Golf
Digest
The Best
75 Golf Resorts (#18)
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Accommodations
Casitas
Located throughout the resort,
Casitas have patios and may have pool, garden and/or mountain views. Some
casitas have a fireplace or additional sitting area. These rooms are situated
either in a garden setting or poolside, and offer the option of a private
enclosed patio. All feature deluxe bathrooms with Talavera tile, an oversized
tub and separate shower. Available with one king or two queen beds.
Suites
Guests who choose to stay
in La Quinta Resort & Club’s luxurious suites will enjoy a limited-use
kitchen, fully loaded iPod and Bose Docking Station, and spacious accommodations.
Our suites are perfect for everything from hospitality and small executive
meetings, to a special family getaway and elegant escape for two.
Spa Villas
Located near Spa La Quinta,
these premium guestrooms feature cathedral ceilings and some also have
fireplaces. Large deluxe bathrooms with Talavera tile have dual vanity,
separate showers and a step-up bathtub. A gated patio with teak furniture
opens out to a poolside courtyard. Many have mountain views.
AWARDS
Condé
Nast Traveler
75 Top
Golf Resorts Readers' Poll - '99, '00, '02, '04
Golf
Digest
Top 75
Best Golf Resorts in North America - '04
Travel
& Leisure
500 Greatest
Hotels in the World, '03, '04
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LA
QUINTA RESORT AND CLUB
La Quinta Resort & Club
is a legendary hideaway and meeting destination, renowned since 1926 for
its charm and serenity.
La Quinta Resort & Club
features 90 holes of some of the country's best golf, including the famous
TPC Stadium Golf Course at PGA WEST and the picturesque Mountain Course
at La Quinta Resort.
Fine Dining
AZUR
AZUR is the signature fine
dining restaurant at La Quinta Resort & Club offering guests innovative
California cuisine prepared with French cooking methods. The dinner and
lounge menus are fish forward, but feature broad selection and pricing.
The cuisine is uniquely prepared with fresh and simple regional ingredients.
ADOBE GRILL
Mariachi music and colorful
surroundings set the mood for an experience in refined, authentic regional
Mexican cuisine. Signature dishes include the Caldo de Mariscos, a southwestern
bouillabaisse, Ceviche de Mariscos Marinera, and guacamole made tableside.
Children's menu available as well.
WILDFIRE
The all-new modern American
Bistro-style restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner year-round
and will feature a new bar/lounge area, a redesigned dining area, a semi-private
dining area and a new outdoor patio featuring a fire pit and shaded overhang.
The breakfast menu will offer
hearty and healthy breakfast options, including a daily morning buffet.
Lunch will include hand-carved sandwiches and a selection of fresh entrée
salads. Dinner is noted by the resort’s famous Cowboy steak – along with
innovative new items and signature desserts. The new restaurant will also
feature a weekly champagne Sunday brunch and Wednesday lobster night. |
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| OJAI
VALLEY INN AND GOLF CLUB
For over 80 years, The Ojai
Valley Inn and Spa has been considered one of the best secrets among leisure
travelers in California and around the world. Rated in the Top 25 of all
U.S. resorts by Conde Nast Traveler's Magazine, this magnificent hideaway
is located in the magical secluded valley just 73 miles from Los Angeles
on the Gold Coast near Santa Barbara.
Escape to this historic resort
of casual elegance offering 220 tree shaded acres featuring luxury accommodations,
Spa Ojai and a champioship golf course which has been the host sight of
seven Senior PGA Tour events.
Fine Dining
MARAVILLA
Maravilla is the resort’s
signature restaurant featuring
both elegant ambiance as
well as an award winning California Central Coast Cuisine. We have created
a unique menu that highlights fresh foods grown in the California region.
The menu utilizes the freshest local fruits, seasonal vegetables, nuts
and olives, as well as seafood from the nearby Pacific coast.
OAK GRILL
Oak Grill is our featured
restaurant for great casual
dining all day long. Enjoy
our warm and friendly atmosphere indoors by the fireplace or on the outdoor
terrace surrounded by ancient oak trees. Our chef has prepared classic
American Grill cuisine and OakGrill features an extensive Central California
wine list.
Open daily 6:30 am-9:30
pm.
SWIM CLUB
Located at our main pool,
The Swim Club offers casual poolside dining, including fresh soups and
salads, tasty sandwiches, hearty burgers, snack items and a wide selection
of Inn-made ice creams and sorbets.
JIMMY'S
Jimmy's is a great gathering
spot to meet friends
after a full day of outdoor
activities at the Inn. Its casual atmosphere is a perfect spot for lunch
and cocktails. The menu features selections from our wood burning brick
pizza oven and a full selection of draft beers and central coast wines.
Jimmy's is open daily 11:00am to 1:00am
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Guest Rooms
The Ojai Valley Inn &
Spa has 305 deluxe guest rooms, including suites, many with fireplaces
and most with private balconies or patios overlooking the golf course and
nearby mountains. All rooms have king or double queen beds.
TheSpa penthouse suites offer
you the ultimate in luxury accommodations.
AWARDS
Condé
Nast Traveler
2005 GOLD
LIST and Top 50 North American Golf Resorts
Golf
Magazine
Silver
Medal Resort
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Accommodations
STANDARD VIEW
Standard View rooms have
an outdoor patio or balcony with views of the interior courtyard of the
hotel and beautifully landscaped grounds, oversized bathtub, an in-room
safe, dual vanities, make-up vanity and shower.
FOREST VIEW
Forest View rooms have an
outdoor patio or balcony with views of the beautiful Del Monte Forest.
SCENIC VIEW
Scenic View rooms are located
on our upper level floors, affording a partial ocean view, as well as a
view of The Links at Spanish Bay or the beautiful Del Monte Forest. Most
have king beds and do not have balconies.
OCEAN VIEW
Ocean View rooms have an
outdoor patio or balcony with spectacular views, featuring one of the most
photographed areas of the Pacific Ocean. Some of the rooms are located
on the 1st fairway of the Links at Spanish Bay.
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THE
INN AT SPANISH BAY
Tucked between Del Monte
Forest and the Pacific shore among groves of tall Monterey pines, The Inn
at Spanish Bay offers a luxurious enclave of 269 guest rooms and suites
for golf enthusiasts and relaxation seekers alike.
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The Inn & Links at Spanish
Bay placed # 8 in the Top 50 Resorts in North America category of the Condé
Nast Traveler Readers' Poll, 2004.
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The Inn at Spanish Bay is placed
on Travel & Leisure's World's Best Hotels list, 2004.
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Mobil Travel Guide "4-Star"
Award for 2004
Fine Dining
Stillwater Bar & Grill
A contemporary, lively grill-style
setting accents fresh regional and international seafood specialties —
complete with an abundant seafood bar and a magnificent view of Carmel
Bay and the 18th green of Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Club XIX
Club XIX offers a sophisticated
and elegant contemporary fine dining experience. Menu selections include
Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Port Braised Short Ribs and Butter Braised
Maine Lobster in Lobster Cream, Buttered Spinach,and Tarragon. An extensive
beverage list features rare and vintage wines, cognacs and ports from a
traditional long bar.
The Tap Room
After golf or anytime you
prefer casual dining at The Lodge, visit our renowned American tavern for
our specially roasted prime rib and Tap Room burgers along with other hearty
fare.
The Beach Club
Magnificent vistas of Stillwater
Cove, Carmel Bay and the 17th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links greet
you from beyond the dramatic glass wall of The Beach & Tennis Club
dining room. Guests at Pebble Beach Resorts may reserve a table for lunch
at this private club, a short stroll from The Lodge.
The Terrace Lounge
When you're ready for cocktails
and conversation, the lovely Terrace Lounge overlooks Carmel Bay and the
storied 18th green of Pebble Beach Golf Links and offers live entertainment
nightly.
The Gallery Cafe
A favorite with golfers
and other early risers, you'll find home-style food such as the breakfast
burrito, piled-high pastrami sandwich and rotisserie chicken salad.
Roy's at Pebble Beach
A trendy, casual and high-energy
setting invites you to experience Hawaiian-fusion cuisine inspired by internationally
known Chef Roy Yamaguchi. With The Links at Spanish Bay serving as a panoramic
backdrop, Roy's also offers an eclectic selection of wines from around
the world.
Peppoli at Pebble Beach
Rich Italian tradition and
the casual ambiance of a Tuscan villa combine at Pèppoli to bring
you a memorable dining experience. Named for a wine estate of award-winning
vintner Piero Antinori, Pèppoli pairs a warm welcome with flavorful,
rustic Italian dishes and Antinori and other world-class wines.
Sticks at Pebble Beach
For "19th hole" and other
gatherings with friends and family at The Inn, STICKS—Fore Sports, Food
& Fun—offers you a congenial atmosphere in which to enjoy favorite
American comfort foods and worldwide televised sporting events.
Traps at Pebble Beach
A cozy fireside lounge and
bar with televised sporting events, Traps at The Inn offers you hearty
appetizers and a fine selection of hand-crafted beers, wine and bar beverages.
Panoramic views showcase awe-inspiring sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. |
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