River Ranch Cafe at the Carmel Valley Ranch

is a 500-acre property offering modern luxury in a rustic, bucolic setting, with tall oak trees, organic gardens, and rolling vineyards. Rooms are decorated in soft tones and feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and Keurig coffeemakers. Enormous, immaculate bathrooms with soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers provide space to relax, along with small private decks and travertine fireplaces. The ranch’s many features include two outdoor pools — the River Ranch Pool, featuring a splash zone for kids, and the Lodge Pool — as well as an 18-hole golf course designed by Pete Dye. There are seven fire pits perfect for nightly fireside s’mores, and endless activities — tai chi or beekeeping, anyone? — that can keep both couples and families entertained. And everywhere, amazing views abound. See more incredible photos after the jump or read our full review now»

Spa Aiyana at the Carmel Valley Ranch

Organic Garden at the Carmel Valley Ranch

Lobby at the Carmel Valley Ranch

The Lodge Pool at the Carmel Valley Ranch

The Suite at the Carmel Valley Ranch

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