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Rancho Bernardo Inn

17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA, 92128, United States

  • RecommendedForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 4.5/5Google rating2,923 reviews · 20 Aug 2026

Best for

  • golf
  • wellness
  • food & wine
  • couples

About Rancho Bernardo Inn

Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego is an EMPTYJET Approved property offering a blend of leisure and dining experiences. Guests can enjoy contemporary California cuisine at AVANT restaurant or unwind at the AVANT Bar, open Tuesday to Saturday. The spa features both indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, a saline pool, and is surrounded by eucalyptus trees and jasmine blooms. The hotel is also bounded by a championship golf course, providing additional recreational opportunities.

Rancho Bernardo Inn holds a Forbes Travel Guide Recommended rating for 2026, highlighting its recognised service and amenities. Its location in San Diego makes it suitable for both relaxation and active pursuits.

Why it stands out

Rancho Bernardo Inn is listed for its EMPTYJET Approved status, Forbes Travel Guide Recommended rating for 2026, and its well-rounded amenities, including a spa, AVANT restaurant, and on-site championship golf course in San Diego.

Key facts

Check-in / out
16:00 / 11:00
Pets
allowed
Type
Golf, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming poolevidence: Take a dip in our saline pool
  • On-site golf courseevidence: bounded by a championship golf course

Dining

  • BarBar: Tuesday – Saturday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wellness

  • SpaBook a service at an indoor or an outdoor treatment room, and then roam the sun-dappled grounds

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
AVANT — Contemporary California Cuisine
Bar
AVANT Bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Spa — indoor or an outdoor treatment room, saline pool, eucalyptus trees and jasmine blooms

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026

Location

33.0321, -117.0668
Sources+

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