The late day sun was shining brightly as I hit the homestretch of leisurely jog along the Los Penasquitos Canyon at The Grand Del Mar resort, located about a half hour north of downtown San Diego. I’d already conquered the steep uphill sections of the four-mile trail and was now headed downhill, surrounded by a few errant lizards. The view from this stretch of the trail was truly grand. Rolling wildlife made for an exhilarating way to end my run as I approached the main entrance to the resort. Now I could end the story right here and be happy, but a leisurely jog was not what I was here for. I was here to embark on a golf journey this
Resident June 2012
spring; a break from the winter’s chill in NY, albeit a mild winter’s chill this year. I’d been complacent about my game over the winter, and needed to jumpstart things for the upcoming season. It’s tough to be a three-season golfer in NY. In the spring, it’s the reverberating pain I feel when my 5 iron hits a still-frozen fairway. In the summer, it’s the three H’s, making for an uncomfortable and sweaty 18 holes before the t-storms roll in. And in the fall? Fugghetaboutit, it’s just more fun watching football. So it’s no wonder that many New Yorkers like me regularly pack their bags and head to more comfortable locales to hone their golf game. There are
from, so to narrow down the list, it always helps to have a personalized checklist of must-haves. Most include great weather, easy access to top courses, and a family friendly, luxury resort. Submitted for your consideration is The Grand Del Mar resort. The resort is nestled between the Southern California coastal gem towns of Del Mar and La Jolla, and the upscale town of Rancho Santa Fe, best known for its multi-million dollar horse farms and ranches. The area here is also well known to savvy , high-end travelers. Being in a part of the country that receives 267 days of sun and average temps throughout the year in the 70’s, the region is undeniably well suited for travelers looking for a Sept –May warm weather break that doesn’t require heading to Florida, the Caribbean or Mexico.