Rancho Valencia sits on 45 acres of gardens and olive groves in Rancho Santa Fe, near Del Mar. It opened in 1989 and is Southern California's only Relais & Châteaux property. Its 49 hacienda-style casitas each have a private patio. Racquet sports organize the stay: twelve Plexipave courts, three European red clay courts, three padel courts and four pickleball courts, with a resident team of pros and a Forbes five-star spa alongside.
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Rancho Valencia opened in 1989 on 45 acres of gardens, citrus and olive groves in Rancho Santa Fe. The buildings are Mediterranean in style, built around courtyards and fountains, and the property underwent a full renovation in 2013. It holds the Relais & Châteaux designation, a Forbes five-star rating and AAA Five Diamond status. The…
Twelve Plexipave hard courts and three European red clay courts make up the tennis pavilion. Three padel courts and four pickleball courts sit beside them. Eduardo Sanchez is head tennis and padel pro, leading a team of USPTA and USPTR certified coaches. The resort hosts the Rafael Nadal junior and…
The Forbes five-star spa offers more than 90 classes a week, including reformer Pilates, TRX, yoga and spin. The outdoor hydrotherapy circuit has a eucalyptus steam room, a dry cedar sauna, whirlpools and a cold plunge. An adults-only Spa Pool and a family Resort Pool complete the grounds.
The 49 suites are hacienda-style casitas with private garden patios overlooking the olive groves and canyons. The Pony Room serves Coastal Ranch cuisine from farms the kitchen works with directly, plus a bar holding 100 variations of tequila. Rein runs the adults-only poolside service with private…
The Pony Room (Coastal Ranch cuisine) · Rein (adults-only poolside at the Spa Pool) · In-room dining
Rancho Valencia Tennis Pavilion (15 tennis courts: 12 Plexipave, 3 European red clay) · 3 padel courts · 4 pickleball courts · Rafael Nadal junior and adult tennis camp · Junior tennis program (ages 5 to 14) · The Spa (Forbes five-star, hydrotherapy circuit) · Spa Pool (adults only) and Resort Pool · Fitness center and daily classes · Private cabanas · Racquet and Spa memberships for the local community
Year-round
The program runs through every season, with junior camps through the summer and the Rafael Nadal camp held July 13 to 17 in 2026.
Resort guests play the tennis and pickleball courts at no charge. Call the Tennis Pro Shop at 858 759 6224 before you arrive to book court time, clinics or a lesson, since clinic pricing is not published.
Resort with community Racquet and Spa & Fitness memberships; hotel guests also welcome
Start the full applicationConcierge is reachable at 858 756 1123. Reservations: 858 759 6240. Tennis Pro Shop: 858 759 6224.
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