Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains, the 400-acre Carmel Valley Ranch is a golfer’s paradise. The resort's Pete Dye-designed golf course has just completed a multi-million dollar restoration.

Ideally located in a scenic valley – on the sunny side of the Monterey Peninsula – the rolling fairways now feature enlarged greens and augmented tee grounds. Recently rated among the “Best US Golf Resorts,” by Travel and Leisure’s “World’s Best” readers’ survey.