Lovely idea to take a take a well deserved break in a relaxing area.
I agree that southern California weather can be changeable but it’s usually decent enough. Understanding that your daughter might kill you, I’ll throw out San Diego and the Coronado Marriott as an alternative. It won’t be as ritzy as the Ritz, but it’s in an excellent location. You wouldn’t even need a car; you could walk to the ferry over to San Diego waterfront, or an easy ride share. Or PM any of us locals for help!
There is a $40 daily resort fee.
Coronado is a lovely town to stroll and enjoy the many restaurants and stunning views. It’s perfect for biking. You can head over to the Hotel del Coronado to see their great holiday decorations and beach front ice rink, and walk the long wide beach.
And greater San Diego has tons of options depending on how busy or how relaxed you want to be.