Escape to Bernardus Lodge to enjoy great food, wine and relaxing spa treatments. The resort, located in one of the best wine growing regions in Northern California, prides itself with an exceptional collection of award-winning wines. Bordered by vineyards and the Santa Lucia Mountains, the hotel offers 57 guest rooms situated in nine adobe-style buildings. Each guest room has a fireplace crafted from local limestone and a two-person bathtub, providing a perfect setting for a romantic couples' getaway. There is a heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a croquet lawn and a bocce court. The lodge guests enjoy golf privileges at Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club, Bernardus' sister property.

You can also go horseback riding, biking, and try kayaking and various watersports in Monterey Bay.The Spa is a 5,300 square foot facility with eight treatment rooms. Book the Couples Massage, performed in a private room for two ($230 for two for 50 minutes). After the treatment, quiet your mind in the serene meditation garden.

Marinus restaurant serves contemporary cuisine by chef Cal Stamenov. Dishes incorporates organic seasonal produce, regional seafood, artisan farmed meats as well as fresh vegetables and herbs grown in the chef's two-acre organic garden. The wine cellar houses more than 1,400 different wines, including bottles from the acclaimed Bernardus Winery & Vineyard. For casual meals, visit the Wickets Bistro which offers indoor and outdoor seating, overlooking the resort's croquet lawn.

Nearby attractions include Carmel Valley Village, beaches and art galleries of the Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the Point Lobos State Reserve, a wildlife sanctuary two miles south of Carmel. The dramatic coastline of Big Sur is also just 23 miles south of Carmel. The lodge is 20 minutes from Monterey Peninsula Airport and one and a half-hours from the San Jose Airport.

Address: 415 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, Phone: 831-658-3400

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