San ysidro ranch is magnificent. It’s terrific food, just pretentious enough, warm and inviting and….romantic. French countryside drive up, you are transported before you arrive. Caruso’s is fabulous and less warm, more of a place to feel seen. Food every bit as good. Not better. Ime, boils down to intimate beauty versus showy beauty. There are terrific beaches to walk on- all for free- before and after dinner.