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Golden Door
A legendary retreat
A celebrated destination spa with Japanese-inspired gardens.
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About Golden Door
The Golden Door, in the hills above San Marcos in north San Diego County, is one of America’s most celebrated destination spas, a Japanese-inspired retreat with gardens and 30 miles of private hiking trails. Stays are booked directly with the Golden Door.
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- A historic destination spa
- 30 miles of private hiking trails
- Gardens in the hills
- Address
- San Marcos, San Diego County, California
- Website
- goldendoor.com
Treatments, day passes and opening hours change, so please check with Golden Door directly. In an emergency, call 911.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
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