San Diego North
800/332-3442 or 760/603-6800
www.fourseasons.com

Grand Spanish colonial-style resort on a natural lagoon, overlooking fairways and water, 30 minutes outside town.

ROOMS 329, all large, with a breezy look, separate sitting areas, and balconies or patios. It's worth paying more for a Panoramic View room.
SERVICE Staff-to-guest ratio of 1.5 to 1.
FOOD 5 restaurants, from California Bistro (alfresco) to the more formal Vivace (excellent northern Italian).
FACILITIES Golf course, 2 pools, 6 tennis courts, nice spa, gym, kids' program.
COST Doubles from $395