Attainable Paradise

Tucked away on a palmed and breezy island in San Diego’s Mission Bay, Paradise Point Resort & Spa conjures an immediate sense of exotic, tropical locales. Echoes of Java, Bali, and Thailand resonate throughout the property. Beyond the verdant lanai garden lies Spa Terre, where menu choices include a Thai Table Massage, Vanilla Cream Java Wrap, and Island Fresh Pineapple Scrub. Themed treatments include a Volcanic Earth Clay Ritual and Thai Kelapa Ritual. During your therapy, you’ll be lulled into a state of deep meditation by the sound of bird songs and falling water. For dinner, don’t miss Baleen, the resort’s much-celebrated fine dining restaurant. Stone floors, dark woods, fireplaces, an exhibition kitchen, and a curious décor featuring monkeys combine to create a cozy and romantic atmosphere. When you’re ready to take a beak from all the luxury, nearby attractions include the Quail Botanical Gardens and the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. Day trains run between San Diego and Tijuana, an hour south across the border. Olé. www.paradisepoint.com