Tucked away at the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in a valley of rolling, tree–covered hills, deep–set canyons and sprawling meadowlands, amid California's wine country, CordeValle lies just 30 minutes south of San Jose and 45 minutes north of the Monterey Peninsula. This romantic resort in California's oldest wine country provides a welcome sense of privacy and serenity on nearly 1,700 acres of picturesque countryside, making it the ideal retreat for a romantic getaway in California.

Transportation:

Nearby Airports: Mineta San Jose International Airport (35 mins.), San Francisco International Airport (60 mins.), South County Airport in San Martin (6 mins., FBO only)

Transfers: Sedan and limousine airport transfers can be arranged through the concierge.

Driving Directions:
CordeValle is located off Highway 101 in San Martin, which is between Morgan Hill and Gilroy. To obtain directions from online map services, enter "1000 Highland Avenue", which turns into CordeValle Club Drive.

From San Jose and San Francisco:
Take Highway 101 South approximately 30 miles (70 miles from San Francisco) to San Martin Avenue Exit. Take San Martin Avenue Exit, go West (right) to the first stop light (Monterey Road). Turn left at light onto Monterey Road. Turn right at the next light onto Highland Avenue. Follow Highland across Santa Teresa (stop sign) through our guard gate into CordeValle.

From the Monterey Peninsula:
Take Highway 101 North approximately 45 miles to the San Martin Avenue Exit. Turn left onto San Martin Avenue (West) to your first stop light (Monterey Road). Turn left at light onto Monterey Road. Turn right at the next light onto Highland Avenue. Follow Highland across Santa Teresa (stop sign) through our guard gate into CordeValle.

Nearby Towns: San Jose (30 miles), Monterey/Carmel by the Sea (45 miles), San Francisco (70 miles)

Official Currency: U.S. Dollar

Local Attractions:

• Wine-tasting and tours at local Northern California wineries, including the 85-acre Clos LaChance winery located within the resort of CordeValle
• Local shopping
• Gilroy Gardens family-based theme park
• Monterey Peninsula/Carmel-by-the-Sea: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row & historic 17-Mile Drive
• San Francisco
• Pebble Beach

Local Wildlife
CordeValle’s 1,700 acres are home to a variety of wildlife. The trees are dotted with nests of birds of prey including Red Tailed Hawks, Great Horned Owls, White Tailed Kites and Red Shouldered Hawks. In addition, Snowy Egrets, colorful Magpie, Red Winged Blackbirds and wild Turkey can be spotted from every Bungalow. Other residents of this California resort include Black Tail Deer, North American Bobcat and Coyote.