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Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
About Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
The Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, inspired by a Spanish colonial hacienda, indulges guests with 49 private casitas with private patios and fireplaces. The Forbes five-star resort and spa aims to rejuvenate with wellness, fitness and pampering. Two signature restaurants, Veladora and The Pony Room, serve distinctive Coastal Ranch cuisines. Tennis is onsite, while the resort has relationships for special discounts for playing golf at Torrey Pines, Aviara and two local private clubs, The Farms Golf Club and Del Mar Country Club.Facts
Price Range$$$$
Property Class★★★★★
Acres45
Year Opened1989
Number of UnitsLess than 100
Amenities
RestaurantsFine, Casual
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes
Services
Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes
Rules
Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?Yes
Golf courses at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
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![The South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego - No. 13]()
La Jolla, CaliforniaPublic/Municipal -
![The North at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego - hole 15]()
La Jolla, CaliforniaPublic/Municipal -
![Del Mar CC: #10]()
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![Farms GC]()
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Images from Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
There are plenty of bunkers lining the right side of the fairway on the par-5 13th hole.
Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
The par-3 11th hole at Torrey Pines South, renovated by Rees Jones prior to the 2008 U.S. Open.
Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
The famous par-3 3rd hole at Torrey Pines South has an infinity backdrop.
Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
View from a green at South at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course
Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course
Looking back from the 13th green at the South Course at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course.
Brandon Tucker/GolfPass
A view of Torrey Pines North's par-3 15th hole, which can play 202 yards from the black tees.
Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
The par-4 16th hole at Torrey Pines North follows the cliffs.
Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
The par-5 17th hole is a great birdie opportunity at Torrey Pines North.
Brandon Tucker/GolfPass
The green of the 14th hole at Torrey Pines North provides a marvelous backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.
Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
San Diego's famous Torrey Pines includes the North Course, which can be played for about half the cost ($80-100)as the U.S. Open-host South Course.
Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
A view of the 10th green at Del Mar Country Club.
Del Mar CC
A view of the 13th green at Del Mar Country Club.
Del Mar CC
A sunny day view of hole #8 at Del Mar Country Club.
Del Mar CC
A view of green protected by bunkers (courtesy of Del Mar Country Club)
Courtesy of Del Mar Country Club
A view of green with water in background (courtesy of Del Mar Country Club)
Courtesy of Del Mar Country Club
A view of of the clubhouse (courtesy of Del Mar Country Club)
Courtesy of Del Mar Country Club
A view of a green surrounded by bunkers (courtesy of Farms Golf Club).
Courtesy of Farms Golf Club
A view of the 16th hole at The Farms Golf Club.
The Farms GC
A view of the 1st green (courtesy of Farms Golf Club)
Courtesy of Farms Golf Club
A view of green #11 protected by bunkers (courtesy of Farms Golf Club)
Courtesy of Farms Golf Club
A view of hole #2 (courtesy of Farms Golf Club)
Courtesy of Farms Golf Club
Aviara's sixth, a 195-yard par-3
Aviara's third, a 139-yard par-3
A view from the 9th green at Aviara Golf Club.
Aviara GC
A view of the 10th green at Aviara Golf Club.
Aviara GC
A view from the 18th tee at Aviara Golf Club.
Aviara GC
A view of hole #8 at Aviara Golf Club.
Aviara GC
A view of hole #11 at Aviara Golf Club
Reviews
4.4
Reviewer Photos
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So much brown even on such a gorgeous hole. Photo submitted by tsafreno on 09/26/2022
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Photo submitted by rich4par on 10/12/2020
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Photo submitted by rich4par on 10/12/2020
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Photo submitted by drewbenduh on 06/28/2020
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Photo submitted by drewbenduh on 06/28/2020
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Photo submitted by drewbenduh on 06/28/2020
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Hole 2 south course Photo submitted by TheOneEVD on 05/07/2020
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 03/13/2020
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 03/13/2020
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 03/13/2020
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 03/13/2020
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Photo submitted by tiburonazo on 03/13/2020
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Local Rule Photo submitted by icewing316 on 12/16/2019
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Photo submitted by CENWqRuieQdT7R9qul3r on 11/26/2019
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Looking back on hole 16 Photo submitted by sddolfan on 11/21/2019
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View from hole 3 Photo submitted by sddolfan on 11/21/2019
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Hello friends Photo submitted by sddolfan on 11/21/2019
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Roberto on hole 13 Photo submitted by sddolfan on 11/21/2019
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Photo submitted by Eclark36 on 07/21/2019
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Photo submitted by Eclark36 on 07/21/2019
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Photo submitted by Eclark36 on 07/21/2019
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Photo submitted by theglasseyegolfer on 05/22/2019
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Photo submitted by theglasseyegolfer on 05/22/2019
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Photo submitted by theglasseyegolfer on 05/22/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 05/20/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 05/20/2019
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 05/20/2019
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Photo submitted by agwade89 on 12/28/2018
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Par 3 #15 Photo submitted by THEMAN1116 on 11/02/2018
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Par 4 #16 Photo submitted by THEMAN1116 on 11/02/2018
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Par 5 #17 Photo submitted by THEMAN1116 on 11/02/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 10/11/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 10/11/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 10/11/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 07/23/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 07/23/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 07/23/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 07/23/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 07/23/2018
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Photo submitted by LICC on 07/23/2018
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Photo submitted by gozergolf on 07/29/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 01/23/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 01/23/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 01/23/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 01/12/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 01/12/2017
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 01/12/2017
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Photo submitted by HollandA on 09/21/2015
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Photo submitted by HollandA on 09/21/2015
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Photo submitted by HollandA on 09/21/2015
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Photo submitted by mtpingr on 09/11/2015
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Photo submitted by mtpingr on 09/11/2015
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Scenic 18th hole looking out to the Baquitos Lagoon Photo submitted by ndesantiago on 07/30/2015
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Photo submitted by CheshireDog on 06/23/2015
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Photo submitted by CheshireDog on 06/23/2015
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Photo submitted by KRECPA on 05/05/2015
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The Par-3 third hole. Don't hit it left or right. Photo submitted by harmser on 03/23/2015
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
1st Timer
Happy to have played Aviara as I live across the street. For the hefty price I'm not sure I'll be a repeat client with so many comparable courses nearby that cost 1/3rd the price. But it definitely has the best pace of play I've seen. The bunkers - which are plentiful and a key aspect of the layout - appeared okay but in actuality had hard packed sand and were not worthy of the price tag.
Conditions
Good
Value
Fair
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Great staff, beautiful course
This was my first time playing here. The course is beautiful and the staff was great. I am a beginner so it was a challenge, but not overly challenging. I would recommend this course to my friends.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great golf course
Very friendly at pro shop and out on the course. Greens were very nice. Would definitely recommend if you are in the San Diego area
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Overpriced
When u pay $200+ for a round of golf u expect for the course conditions to be top shelf. These r not. Greens were average (rolling at an 8-9.5 at best) rough spots on tee boxes & fairways, with some still having punch marks. Should be a lot lower in pricing.
Conditions
Average
Value
Fair
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Aviara
Played Aviara several times over the past seven years and with the exception of 3/4 weeks every spring I always find the course in fairly poor condition for the price and the hype. I usually play in the twilight rate because it's lower price. Started on the first hole with several burnouts on the green. I must say that after that the conditions were better than average for summertime during past years. Bunkers were good, tees were good, fairways decent, greens for the most part were good but very bumpy. The roughs I did see an improvement from last summer but not $300 green fee good. I'll continue to play here because it's usually empty and it's convenient but I wish they would fix the conditions.
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Good
Overpriced
Fairways and T boxes were great. Greens were not what $280 should get u. Pro said they were rolling from a 10 to an 11.5. My butt. More like 8 or 9. Shame on them. I loved the layout & the beauty of the course but if you r going to charge that kind of money for a round of golf you better make it top notch.
Conditions
Good
Value
Fair
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Played On 06/13/2024
Reviews
17
Handicap
15-19
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
Played On 06/11/2024
Reviews
17
Handicap
15-19
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Played On 05/27/2024
Reviews
1
Handicap
25+
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
What a gorgeous course!
Loved this course. The condition of the course was excellent! The greens were in great shape! Can’t wait to play it again!
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
Played On 04/15/2024
Reviews
29
Handicap
5-9
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week
Rates are out of line
This is a nice course but the rates are way out of line. No local respect and no decent rates for locals.
Conditions
Average
Value
Poor
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Average
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Average
Layout
Average
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Fair
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Good