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DEL MAR, Calif. — The L’Auberge Del Mar hotel, which overlooks the limitless beauty of the Pacific Ocean in this village north of San Diego, is the kind of peaceful place where people go to unwind.

There’s a bar near the front that gets quite lively at night, and a pool not far away that offers spectacular views and all the good vibes during the day. The spa services and wedding offerings are quite popular. Its website boasts about the seal of approval received from the famed Condé Nast Traveler magazine.

Disconnecting from the rigors of everyday life, in other words, is the name of the game.

Unless you’re David Adelman.

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