Headed to DEL MAR, CA for the first time today-- a lovely refurbished hotel & spa await....

We love exploring and have been to La Jolla and San Diego several times so L'Auberge Del Mar caught our eye as we'd never heard of it and haven't checked out Del Mar, an adjacent town to San Diego.  Completely refurbished and redecorated (by our talented pal Barclay Butera!) in 2008, the hotel looks fabulous, has a well reviewed spa and restaurant... and is near the race track if we feel like making some money!  We will report back.