800/241-3333 or 650/712-7000
www.ritzcarlton.com

Manor-style golf resort in a windswept setting overlooking the coastline, 45 minutes south of San Francisco.

ROOMS 261, all large, with a fresh English-country look, feather beds, duvets; many have window seats and balconies. We prefer the Executive Suites with ocean views and fireplaces.
SERVICE Staff-to-guest ratio of 1 to 1.
FOOD Navio for inventive regional dishes using local ingredients (it's one of the best restaurants for sampling Dungeness crab).
FACILITIES 2 golf courses, 6 tennis courts, gym, spa (Roman baths, oceanfront yoga).
COST Doubles from $245