Set on 850 acres on the sunny side of Carmel Valley, the resort’s grounds include rolling hills, lakes and gardens. Golfers come for the fantastic 18-hole course designed by Robert Muir-Graves and a 7-acre driving range. The Carmel River gently snakes along the course, making it a particularly scenic round. Others take to the four-tennis courts and two outdoor pools or retreat indoors to the spa for its wonderful assortment of facials, massages and hydrotherapy with Vichy showers. The rooms deliver serious comfort: plasma TVs, luxurious Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities, complimentary fruit bowls and more. One of two restaurants, the Covey, stands out for its lakeside setting, gourmet cuisine and extensive wine list.

Quail Lodge Resort And Golf Course - CLOSED Amenities:

• 97 rooms. High-speed Internet access. Two restaurants, two bars. Fitness center. Whirlpool. Airport transportation available.