Derived from the Spanish phrase, "El Corazón del Valle" or "Heart of the Valley," CordeValle rests on nearly 1,700 acres of p ... icturesque countryside in an extraordinary setting just south of San Jose and north of the Monterey Peninsula. As one of the best resorts in California, it offers everything from world-class golf and wine tasting to spa indulgence, giving guests an unforgettable escape. read more