Golden Door was founded by Deborah Szekely in a peaceful northern pocket of San Diego County, in 1958. Now Golden Door is not only a proud member of the Destination Spa Group but also one of the Top 10 Fitness Spa Resorts worldwide according to Shape Magazine?s latest update. Situated on 377 acres on the western slopes of southern California\'s Peninsular Ranges, Golden Door features outstanding fitness facilities, spa retreat, comfortable accommodations, Asian-inspired architecture, and 20 miles of private hiking trails.