800/682-6500 or 831/667-2331
www.ventanainn.com

Contemporary retreat on 243 hillside acres overlooking the water and bordering the Ventana Wilderness Area. Good for fitness- and spa-oriented travelers.

ROOMS 62 with cedar walls, fireplaces, balconies or patios. Request one of the recently upgraded rooms.
SERVICE Staff-to-guest ratio of 1.2 to 1.
FOOD Cielo (panoramic views) serves dishes like foie gras and duck confit with sun-dried strawberry-rhubarb jus.
FACILITIES 2 pools (one clothing-optional), New Age spa (craniosacral massage, color readings), large glass-enclosed gym with yoga, tai chi, and meditation classes.
COST Doubles from $410