I just returned from my first trip ever to this lovely, relaxing, inspiring enclave on the San Diego border. To call it a 'destination spa' does not begin to describe all the wonderful experiences that are possible at a week's stay at "The Ranch". It is honestly one of the best places I've ever been to and my friends and... More

My wife and I have been going to "The Ranch," as old-timers call it, for 17 consecutive years now, and if anything we enjoy it more each time we go. It is a beautiful property with gorgeous landscaping (courtesy of the founder's daughter, a landscape architect), many miles of hiking trails, and the finest facilities including numerous gyms, spa facilities,... More

I went to the Rancho on a recommendation from a friend. It was a week filled with wellness and positivity. I did not realize before the experience, how helpful such a week would be to me. Every morning we went on a hike in the most beautiful mountains. Every day we partook in activities aimed at improving fitness. I have... More

I wanted to go to the ranch for 4years, and finally went in march 2012 It's safe,clean & the hikes, fitness classes& food were all excellent.if you like spa services those were top notch..Cooking classes were a great add on to my week in their new state of the art cooking facility.met some interesting friends while in tecate too.this is... More

I just returned from my third visit to the Ranch. It's not just a spa, it's an overall wellness experience. In addition to the spa treatments; they have daily pre-breakfast hikes, an incredible array of fitness offerings (my favorites are weight circuit training, yoga, and pilates - the water classes are also great during hot weather); other classes for stretching,... More

Rancho La Puerta is a spa resort. It is a lovely spa resort. It is in Mexico. A short ride east from San Diego and just across the border at Tecate, Mexico. It seemed very safe and it was easy to cross the border. The staff from Rancho meet you at the border and help you to cross. I'm sure... More

I didn't think I'd ever have enough $ or anyone to visit a spa with, so when I got a 40% off promo email from one of those daily services, I jumped! This is a fantastic place to visit solo, so easy to meet people, I've never seen so many sincerely smiling, relaxed people in one place. The guests are... More

I came to the ranch 15 years ago, and it was great to see that it has upheld its excellent standards. Every day was a treat, great classes, wonderful food, lovely walks. They built a new kitchen center and the class I took with the visiting chef was so much fun. It's a real treat to come here and I... More

If your idea of a health escape is a few yards away from a major highway, with semis grinding and blowing their stacks every 4-5 minutes, and another super-highway paralleling it on a higher level — its noise saturating the entire property up into the hills — then by all means go to the Rancho. It's a pity. It was... More