insideKENT Magazine Issue 82 - January 2019 | Page 105

TRAVEL CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ CONT. THE LODGE AT TORREY PINES and a hearty grilled cheese sandwich on thick country bread, all finished off with a chocolate brownie and ice cream, whilst the grown-ups happily devoured the carefully crafted Meyer lemon meringue profiteroles, with lemon marmalade and white chocolate anglaise, and the Snicker s'mores-inspired chocolate pave, peanut butter ice cream, graham cracker, peanut brittle, toasted marshmallow and salted caramel dessert. From Torrey Pines, we were able to explore further along the coast, watch the playful seals and sea lions at La Jolla, spend days at the beach and hike the reserves. It would be hard to find a better all-encompassing family-friendly destination: beaches, culture, food, theme parks, museums, hiking, animals; all to the backdrop of laid-back Californian charm and sunshine. You can combine luxury hotels, non-stop activities, quality Californian cuisine and a beach lifestyle in one smooth swoop. Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa 3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109 [email protected] www.catamaranresort.com catamaranresort catamaranresort catamaranresortsandiego The Lodge at Torrey Pines 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037 [email protected] www.lodgetorreypines.com lodgetorreypine The kids loved it, we loved it and our motto now, in the words of Blink 182: “Take me back to San Diego…” LodgeTorreyPines lodgetorreypines 105