a couple of people sitting on a bench by a pool with a dinosaur statue

historic san diego hotel

SIX DECADES OF MEMORIES

From our grand opening in 1963, our beautifully designed Southern California resort was quickly embraced as both a hub for marquee community events — like hosting PGA and LPGA tournaments — and a prized retreat for private getaways. It’s been an amazing 60 years. Take a look at some of our proudest moments and keep an eye out for all the exciting developments to come!

1962

1964

1979

1978

1980

1986

1998

1988

2019

2022

Rancho Bernardo Inn Opens

Rancho Bernardo Inn opens with 30 guestrooms.
The Resort Course opens with 18 champions holes

PGA San Diego Open

Art Wall wins the PGA San Diego Open, and $30,000, with a score of 274.

a group of people sitting around a pool — 1964

Honda Civic Classic

Joanne Carner wins the Honda Civic Classic, and $22,500, with a score of 281, defeating PatBradley and Sandra Post

LPGA Kathryn Crosby/Honda

Sally Little wins LPGA Kathryn Crosby/Honda Civic Classic with a score of 282, defeating NancyLopez with a par on the first extra hole. The winner received $22,500.

Honda Civic Classic 1980

Joanne Carner defends her championship with a score of 279 and takes home $22,500.

a group of people standing next to food carts — 1980

100 and 600 buildings constructed

The Inn is expanded with two more guestroom buildings.

New water features

Ted Robinson enhances the Resort Course, adding spectacular new water features on the 9th and18th holes.

a man and woman sitting on a bench by a pool — 1986

The Resort is remodeled

The Resort Course is remodeled by Schmidt & Curley. The architects added a fourth set of tees,reshaped each of the 61 bunkers, and filled them with brilliant Augusta white sand.

700 completed, 300 built

The Inn is expanded to its current size, gaining three more guestroom buildings, a new ballroom and a fitness center.

a person standing next to a table full of teacups and teacups — 1988

Meeting room refresh

Ballrooms, meeting rooms, and indoor event spaces were all renovated, including new carpet, lighting, baseboards, paint, wall coverings, audio and visual upgrades and a redesigned and renovated pre-function space in the ballroom.

Rooms & suites refresh

Keeping true to the Spanish Revival aesthetic of the resort, the newly refreshed rooms and suites provide guests with the perfect place for rest and relaxation complimented by the sprawling grounds and resort amenities.