Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo in Rancho Santa Margarita

Amid the Saddleback mountains, this upscale hotel is 5 miles from Tijeras Creek Golf Club and 10 miles from shops and entertainment at the Irvine Spectrum Center.Stylish, earth-tone rooms feature sturdy wood furnishings and designer linens, plus free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Studios and suites add living rooms, minifridges and microwaves; some also have mountain views and/or whirlpool tubs.Free perks include full hot breakfast, parking and local shuttle service; there's also an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a garden courtyard. A casual restaurant/bar serves California cuisine, and a spa offers massages and beauty treatments (fee).