With triple-digit temps here to stay, an escape to a cooler climate is welcomed! We share elevated experiences beyond the beach, European style without the jet lag, and ways to make sure we enjoy our memories for longer than the moment.
ELEVATED ESCAPE WITH EUROPEAN STYLE
Dreaming of a European escape without the jet lag? The Fairmont Grand Del Mar showcases Mediterranean-style architecture with influences from Tuscany and Spain, combined with the elegance of coastal France. The glamorous 400-acre resort seamlessly blends European charm with the beauty of Southern California.
The AAA Five Diamond resort nestled alongside Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve has something for the entire family providing the perfect getaway. Each luxury guest room and suite has been designed to let nature in and feel immersed in the magic of your surroundings. Step into the California sunshine streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows, or step onto your balcony or spacious terrace to take in sweeping views of the canyon, serene pools lined with towering palms, or lush fairways. We loved having a fire pit outside of our room to sip wine while the kids roasted s’mores.
Additionally, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar boasts San Diego’s only Michelin 3-star restaurant, Addison where Chef William Bradley offers his distinct culinary perspective through an experience that celebrates regional ingredients and influences. This ten-course tasting menu is unparalleled.
FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR EXPERIENCES
Yes the beach and ocean activities are a highlight, but there is so much more fun to be had with a family getaway to San Diego. Think horse-racing season at Del Mar Racetrack and actual trail horseback rides with your family.
Fairmont Grand Del Mar has an Equestrian Center on property including a stable and riding center. You can embark on a guided excursion along sagebrush-lined trails. Safe and reliable trail horses are available to accommodate all levels of riders. Or maybe you aren’t quite ready for a full ride, they also offer lead line pony rides for children and horseback riding lessons. Fairmont Grand Del Mar provides a beautiful setting to explore nature and animals, including hiking, biking, meditation and archery.
If you are looking for something a little more competitive, Fairmont Grand Del Mar is home to an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course as well as tennis and pickleball courts. Both offer lessons as well if you want to fine tune your game. Whether you enjoyed the pool or a match of tennis, it is always great to wind down with a wellness treatment at Fairmont Spa & Wellness, a Forbes Five-Star featuring tranquil new treatment rooms, advanced hydrothermal experiences, a dedicated sound therapy suite, and new science-backed and multi-sensory treatments.
Whatever you desire you can curate a specific itinerary to meet every need! And now though December 31, 2025 you can stay the third night for free. See details here.
DESTINATION-SPECIFIC MEMORY MAKING WITH MIXBOOK
Whether your summer vacations had you crossing state lines or country boarders, it’s a guarantee your family will be snapping photos wherever you go! Make sure your memories don’t just stay on your camera roll with destination-specific books to blank canvas collections of photobooks.
With a selection of themes unique only to Mixbook, bringing your pictures to life and central to your home to enjoy all your experiences over and over again is easier than ever. Mixbook Studio allows for easy templates, design and also you can choose from AI-generated captions that speak to your photos and the story they tell, so you can say more while writing less. Plus you can let your photos shine with 150+ new eye-catching two-page spreads and it’s super easy to instantly change every page of your photo book to a new theme right inside your project.
The best vacation albums come from Mixbook with more than 100+ books in their Travel Section alone. From hardback flat-lay format to soft flip books, varying sizes and the ability to start blank and fully customize or pick a template and plug a play, every photo creation becomes a keepsake!
