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Grandma and Grandpa take 14-year-old cousins to this classic southern California family resort and say that being together has never been more fun.

Anticipating the excitement of sharing special moments together, we set out with our granddaughters, Tatum and Casey, to the Rancho Bernardo Inn, the legendary oasis in San Diego North County. During our drive from Los Angeles, we shared stories, told secrets, chatted and giggled, and in no time at all we were pulling up to the beautiful sprawling Inn, thrilled to embark on our very own family adventure.

The Inn turned out to be the perfect homebase for exactly what we had planned. The 265-acre property features 287 newly upgraded luxury guestrooms and 15 suites (each with a private balcony or patio), a 42-inch flat-screen television, and wireless internet access.

We had adjoining rooms; ours with a king bed and the girls with double queens. Both were extremely spacious with plenty of drawers and closets, and a great bathroom with a tub and shower. Comfy robes were available for our use.

We took part in the Inn’s “Kids Rule-Parents Drool!” package, that’s available every summer. The package gives kids and parents and grandparents the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun activities suitable for all energies. For kids 12 and under there’s free breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Veranda, pastry at Café Granada, a manicure or pedicure at the spa, rounds of golf and family golf games, dive-in movies, Wii lounge, and much more.

Morning Activities at Rancho Bernardo

We made it a point to try something that we normally don't do. One morning, to start our day feeling energized, we chose to do Family-Morning Yoga at the Spa. Yoga is said to calm the nerves and balance the body, mind and spirit. It also helps kids develop better body awareness, self-control, flexibility and coordination.

After the session we all enjoyed a fruit smoothie.

Another morning we joined guests on the putting green for a fun family mini-putting golf game, and then the four of us were off to the driving range where we got to tee off with some professional help from Matt, a wonderful, kind and patient golf associate.

Range tokens were available from the pro shop for some more afternoon practice.