Evans Hotels CORPORATE PRESS RELEASES AND ACCOLADES
Discover the latest news from Evans Hotels. Browse press releases about corporate initiatives, recent happenings, as well as sustainability efforts at our hotels. Evans Hotels’ properties are proud recipients of prestigious industry awards and reputable travel accolades alike.
Green and Hotel Accolades
Evans Hotels
California Green Lodging Program
(2009 - Present) Environmentalist (highest) Level
LEAD San Diego’s Visionary Awards
(2017) The Neil Morgan Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement: Anne Evans
San Diego Business Journal
(2016) San Diego 500 Most Influential Business Leaders: Anne Evans, Bill Evans, Robert Gleason
Bahia Resort Hotel
Trip Advisor
(2020) Traveler's Choice
(2014, 2015, 2018) Certificate of Excellence
(2018) Green Leader Award - Gold Level
(2017) Best Value Hotel in America
The Knot
(2017, 2018, 2020) Best of Weddings
City of San Diego
(2017) Recycler of the Year
(2015) California Green Lodging Program
(2014) Commercial Food Scrap Composting Program Certification
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
The Beach & Bay Press
(2021) Silver Medal/Best Hotel – Reader's Choice Awards
The Beach & Bay Press
(2021) Gold Medal/Best Bay View – Reader's Choice Awards: Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Surfrider Foundation
(2018-2021) Ocean Friendly Restaurants: Oceana Coastal Kitchen
The Knot
(2020) Hall of Fame
(2012, 2015-2019) Best of Weddings
Wedding Wire
(2015, 2017-2020) Couples' Choice Awards
Trip Advisor
(2020) Traveler's Choice
(2017) Green Leaders - Gold Level
Ranch and Coast
(2019) Best Happy Hour Eats: Oceana Coastal Kitchen
City of San Diego
(2017) Waste Reduction and Recycling Certificate of Recognition
(2014) Recycler of the Year
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Condé Nast Traveler
(2021) Readers' Choice Awards – Top 15 Resorts in Southern California (Ranked #6)
Modern Luxury San Diego
(2021) Best Hotel Restaurant: A.R. Valentien
California Restaurant Association
(2021)Gold Medallion Award – Best Casual Hotel Restaurant: The Grill at Torrey Pines
Wine Spectator
(2009, 2016 – 2021) Award of Excellence: A.R. Valentien
AAA Five Diamond Award
(2003 – 2021) Every Year Since Opening
Forbes Travel Guide
(2021) 4-star Ratings for The Lodge and The Spa at Torrey Pines
Ranch and Coast
(2021) Best Special Occasion: A.R. Valentien
Surfrider Foundation
(2018-2021) Ocean Friendly Restaurants: A.R. Valentien, The Grill at Torrey Pines
Trip Advisor
(2020) Traveler's Choice Awards, Best of the Best, U.S. Luxury (Ranked #18)
(2017) Green Leaders - Platinum Level
U.S. News & World Report
(2021) Best Resort in the U.S. (Ranked #19)
(2021) Best Hotel in the U.S. (Ranked #40)
(2021) Best Resort in California (Ranked #4)
(2021) Best Hotel in California (Ranked #8)
(2020) Best Hotel in La Jolla (Ranked #1)
San Diego Magazine
(2019) Best Hotel For Pampering
Sunset Magazine
(2017) 25 Best Hotels in the West (Ranked #1)
Condé Nast Traveler
(2016 – 2019) Readers’ Choice Awards
Golf Digest
(2016 – 2019) Editors’ Choice Award for Best Golf Resort in California
Travel+ Leisure
(2014 – 2015) World’s Best Hotels
(2014) World’s Best Business Hotels
(2011 – 2013) World’s Best Hotels
Orbitz
(2015) Best Stay Award for the San Diego Area
Cvent
(2014) 100 Most Popular Meeting Resorts
Successful Meetings
(2013 – 2014) Pinnacle Award
City of San Diego
(2017) Waste Reduction and Recycling Certificate of Recognition
(2013, 2016) Recycler of the Year