The Lodge at Torrey Pines Awards and Accolades

Along with receiving the AAA Five Diamond rating since opening in 2002, The Lodge continues to earn prestigious industry awards. Our property is honored to be awarded with reputable accolades for our restaurants, spa and resort.

Resort Accolades


Coast News

(2025) Best of North County: Best Lodging & Resort (Silver), Best Romantic Getaway (Silver), Best Golf Course (Gold)

Modern Luxury San Diego

(2025) Best of Luxury Travel Awards: Best Couples Getaway 
(2025) Best of City Awards: Best Couples Getaway

Travel + Leisure

(2025) World's Best Awards: Top Resorts in California (#10)

Forbes 

(2024) 11 Best Golf Resorts in the United States
(2024) 12 Best Hotels in San Diego - Best Hotel for Golfers

Golfbreaks by PGA Tour

(2024) 16 Best Golf Resorts in the U.S. (#10)

Modern Luxury San Diego

(2024) Travel Awards: Best Hotel for Golfer Lovers

San Diego County Lodging Association

(2025) Gold Key Awards – Hotel Manager of the Year: Ryan Dzierzawski, Chef de Cuisine
(2024) Gold Key Awards - Guest Service Associate of the Year: Diana Sanchez, Concierge

AAA Five Diamond Award

(2003 – 2025) Since Opening

Condé Nast Traveler

(2016 – 2023) Readers’ Choice Awards
(2023) #10 Top Resort in Southern California

CEO World

(2020) Most Luxurious Hotels in the U.S. for CEOs and Business Leaders (Ranked #30)

Forbes Travel Guide

(2021 – 2025) 4-Star Rating

La Jolla Light

(2023) Best of La Jolla Readers Poll: Best Hotel (Ranked #2), Best Wedding Venue (Ranked #1)

Modern Luxury

(2023) Best of City Awards: Best Staycation for Golf Lovers

Priceline Agoda

(2021) Customer Review Award

Tripadvisor

(2021-2025) Traveler's Choice
(2023) Green Leaders Award - Platinum level

U.S. News & World Report

(2024) Best La Jolla Hotels (#1)
(2024) Best La Jolla Resorts (#1)
(2024) Best California Hotels (#13)
(2024) Best California Resorts (#3)
(2024) Best USA Hotels (Gold Badge: in the top 25%)
(2024) Best USA Resorts (Gold Badge: in the top 25%)
 

A.R. Valentien Accolades


Elite Traveler

(2025) Elite Restaurants

California Restaurant Association

(2023) Gold Medallion Award – Best Hotel Fine Dining

Michelin Plate

(2019) The Michelin Guide: California

Modern Luxury San Diego

(2025) Best of City Awards: Best Couples Getaway; 10 Best Patio Restaurants
(2023) Power Players – Chef Kelli Crosson 
(2021) Best Hotel Restaurant

OpenTable

(2021) Diners’ Choice Awards – Top 10 Best Ambiance (San Diego)

Ranch & Coast Magazine

(2025) Best Restaurants: Readers’ Choice San Diego Tradition, Readers’ Choice Wine List, Top Tastemakers Chef Kelli Crosson
(2023) Best of Ranch & Coast: Favorite Restaurant
(2023) Readers’ Choice Best Restaurants: Best American Cuisine, Hotel Restaurant, Special Occasion
(2022) Best of Ranch & Coast: Best Chef - Kelli Crosson

San Diego Magazine

(2025) Best Restaurants: Critic's Choice Outdoor Dining (Non-Waterside), Readers’ Choice Best Hotel Restaurant
(2024) Best Restaurants: Critic's Choice, Best Patio Dining

Surfrider Foundation

(2018 – 2025) Ocean Friendly Restaurants

Wine Spectator

(2016 – 2025) Restaurant Awards-Award of Excellence

The Grill at Torrey Pines Accolades


San Diego Restaurant Association

(2025) Gold Medallion Awards: Best Casual Hotel Restaurant

California Restaurant Association

(2021) Gold Medallion Award – Best Casual Hotel Restaurant

USA Today

(2025) 10Best Readers' Choice: Runner-up/Best Golf Course Restaurant

Ranch & Coast Magazine

(2025) Best Restaurants: Readers’ Choice Business Lunch
(2023) Best of Ranch & Coast: Best Casual/Family-Friendly Restaurant
(2023) Readers’ Choice Best Restaurants: Best Business Lunch

San Diego Magazine

(2022) Critic’s Choice for Best Patio Dining

Surfrider Foundation

(2018 – 2025) Ocean Friendly Restaurants

The Spa at Torrey Pines Accolades


Forbes Travel Guide

(2023-2025) 4-Star Rating

La Jolla Light

(2023) Best of La Jolla Readers Poll: Best Day Spa (#2)

Ranch & Coast Magazine

(2022-2023) Best of Ranch & Coast: Best Local Spa

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