The Ranch Malibu

This intimate, iconic wellness retreat is reached via a beautiful, winding drive up into the Santa Monica Mountains. This isn't the Malibu of beach babes and surfer dudes; rather, it's a quieter, more exclusive side of Southern California where those with money to burn come for some serious R&R.

The rooms aren't the reason you come to The Ranch, but that doesn't mean they aren't lovely in their own right. Each of the 21 guest cottages has a cozy queen bed (it's one person per cottage, but couples can request to be put together) and a luxe neutral color palette—ideal for the resort's gently enforced early bedtimes and afternoon naps. It's worth noting that there are no TVs in the rooms, and cell and Wi-Fi service is extremely limited. The whole point is to be unplugged while you're here.

It's easy to mock the small portions and the "six almond" snack, but The Ranch's entire concept is to bring a new level of mindfulness to what you put into your body. To that end, the weekly cooking classes are a guest favorite, allowing you to take home the secrets of the property's world-famous plant-based cuisine.

Website: https://theranchmalibu.com