Calamigos Ranch Resort & Spa: Rustic Luxury in the Malibu Mountains

Calamigos Ranch Resort & Spa is a Malibu institution, a rustic-luxe resort spread across the oak-studded Santa Monica Mountains in Latigo Canyon, minutes from the coast yet a world apart. Long famous as a Californian gathering place for celebrations, it now welcomes overnight guests to its cabins, lake and spa amid the sycamores.

The dining is warm and Californian. The guests-only Ranch Club Restaurant serves wood-grilled meats, seasonal vegetables and artisan pastas in a scenic open-air setting under chef Rosie Gyulasaryan; the Gentry Market handles casual market fare and coffee; and the House Bar mixes crafted cocktails and shared plates.

For a rustic-luxe Malibu mountain stay, Calamigos Ranch is a standout.

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