Wellness Resort & Spa
Embodying wellbeing since 1940
A Personalized Experience
Discover wellbeing at Rancho La Puerta, nestled in natural surroundings at the foot of Mount Kuchumaa with 40 miles of hiking trails, world-class fitness classes, and farm-to-table dining. Only an hour from San Diego, experience genuine Mexican hospitality that feels like home.
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Voted #1 Destination Spa in the World
by Travel + Leisure Readers' Poll 2024
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Casitas
Dwell in beauty and privacy in one of our 86 casitas tucked away in luxuriant grounds. Each has a distinct personality and architectural flair.
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Experience the evolution of Rancho La Puerta, an oasis of well-being over 80 years in the making.
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Events Calendar
Week of October 5th
Valle de Guadalupe Wine Tour
Rancho La PuertaCandlelight Gentle Yoga, Meditation & Cello
Nancy Wang Gaeden and Joanna MorrisonDance with Galit Friedlander
Galit FriedlanderThe Power of Meaning and Purpose
Dr. Lee RiceYoga with Larry Payne
Larry PayneHealth and Beauty
Tara GrodjeskHands-On Cooking Classes and Chef’s Table Dinner with Joe Yonan
Joe YonanNavigating the Menopausal Transition
Amanda WilliamsChoose Love! The Inner Fitness Program with Emily Boorstein
Emily BoorsteinDesign Enlightenment Method with Bea Pila
Bea PilaAutobiography and the Memoir
Larry Grobel View all Events
Founder’s Story
The Szekely Family and the History of the Ranch
Origins of the Ranch – Family-owned and operated since 1940
Since the beginning our motto has been Siempre Mejor! — the Professor’s favorite greeting, delivered in his booming voice. “Always Better!” still guides us every day: Rancho La Puerta has been recognized around the world since the 1950s as the progenitor of the modern fitness resort and spa movement, and has been lauded by every major travel awards program.
History of the Ranch
Blog
Where Music, Nature, and Flow Converge: The Unforgettable Chamber Music Week
From February 1-8, 2025, escape with us at Rancho La Puerta for the 8th Annual Chamber Music Festival, a week filled with extraordinary performances by some of the world’s finest musicians. Set in the beauty of The Ranch, this festival offers daily concerts, intimate talks with the artists, behind-the-scenes access to rehearsals, and unexpected “random […]
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Rancho La Puerta’s 4,000 acres include 40 miles of hiking trails, 32 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, an organic farm, and La Cocina Que Canta cooking school.
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