Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Located in the charming community of La Jolla minutes from Torrey Pines Golf Course, the rancho estate-style Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is a peaceful retreat with everything your family needs to relax and recharge. A collection of freestanding Spanish buildings, exquisitely manicured gardens with fragrant rosemary and sage bushes and gently trickling fountains create a peaceful setting for your stay. Cheerfully colored rooms are luxuriously appointed with imported Italian linens, in-room movies, and equestrian-style doors that open to garden views and sounds of the Pacific Ocean. Rent a cabana and spend all day poolside. Pamper yourself with a facial or massage at the spa, or play a round of golf on the championship course.

The San Diego area has no shortage of family-friendly attractions. Animal lovers will appreciate the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Wild Animal Park where lions, giraffes, elephants and more roam free. Get drenched by Shamu the killer whale at Sea World or go on the rides all day at Legoland. On hot summer days, Knotts Soak City will cool you off with its 32 acres of wet water rides. You can also leisurely pass your day at one of the area's many beaches—La Jolla Shores is popular among families for its shallow waters and gentle waves, perfect for boogie-boarding. At the end of the day, return to the hotel where Mustangs & Burros offers a kids menu with quesadillas, chicken kabobs, and mac & cheese.