Deviating far from the style of a typical hotel in California is the Lakehouse Hotel and Resort in San Marcos, CA. Although it’s within close proximity to many of San Diego’s family friendly attractions and world famous beaches, this tranquil escape is nestled in the mountains right outside of the city. Situated around a manmade lake, it was designed to portray exactly what its name entails, according to Brett Miller, president and CEO of Eat.Drink.Sleep. in San Diego, CA, the all-inclusive hospitality management design firm that developed the property. “Our goal was to create a space reminiscent of a summer lake house, so we wanted the design to have a residential feel,” he said.
The 142-room resort, which was named one of the Top 25 Hotels in the U.S. by TripAdvisor in 2014, features breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, an 18-hole golf course, an upscale grill and plenty of additional amenities, such as the Beer Club — where guests can make reservations for groups of up to 13 people to take a shuttle tour of San Diego’s renowned craft beer district, the Hop Highway, which is only 15 minutes away, and visit several breweries.