27300 Rancho San Carlos Road, Carmel

624-2737, 
www.cvaconline.com

When the gray, gloomy days of summer hit the Peninsula, head inland to a warm, sunny slice of paradise—with a pool, tennis courts, hot tubs and a bocce ball court with fire pit. Get moving in the Pilates loft or cardio center, or enlist a personal trainer to help you tighten and tone before hitting one of CVAC’s wine-tasting events. Or not. Lounging poolside, glass of Chardonnay in hand and grilled chicken and baby greens salad on order from the café sounds, well, like paradise.