Whether it is sun-soaked sandy shores or mountaintop adventures that you desire, here are 13 not-too-far travel destinations to escape to this summer.

 The Grand Del Mar: San Diego
Whether art and architecture, wine and mixology or outdoor adventures are your passion, there is something for just about everyone on the summer agenda at The Grand Del Mar. From July through Labor Day, the five-star resort rings in its Grand Masterpiece Series comprising perfume-making classes, photography walks, culinary, wine and mixology
workshops and much more. Sand castle-building expeditions and nightly s’mores roasting suit even the youngest guests. www.thegranddelmar.com.

Music to our Ears: Sundays, through Labor Day, Summer Concerts at The Grand bring world-class music acts to the resort for a one-night-only performance.