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La Costa Resort & Spa

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4-star resort offering world-class accommodations, championship golf, full spa, waterslides and more
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Nestled on 400 lush garden acres in Carlsbad, minutes from award-winning beaches and LEGOLAND. This idyllic and newly renovated Southern California resort is a charming Spanish style village, where you can do it all or do nothing at all. From the moment you enter through the gates of La Costa, you are embraced by picturesque beauty and leisurely charm and surrounded by world-class recreation.

Vacation highlights include: The Spa at La Costa, awarded the #1 Spa in Southern California by Spa Magazine, two championship golf courses, 17 tennis courts, 6 swimming pools with waterslides, shopping, dining and more. Accommodations include newly renovated guestrooms and suites, and Villas with gourmet kitchens and fireplaces.

Hotel Reservation Policies

The hotel charges a $1.00 per night city assessment fee. This fee is not included in your reservation total, and will be charged upon check-out from the hotel.

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Amenities

  • ADA Accessible Guestrooms
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Audio/Visual Equipment
  • Babysitting
  • Banquet Facility(s)
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Beauty Salon
  • Bell Staff
  • Boutique Shopping
  • Business Center
  • Cable/Satellite Television with Premium Channels
  • Children's Activities
  • Children's Pool
  • Childrens Nursery
  • Coffee Shop / Cafe
  • Concierge
  • Connecting Rooms (Based on Availability)
  • Cribs (Based on Availability)
  • Driving Range
  • Dry Cleaning/Valet Laundry
  • Eco-Friendly Property
  • Elevator(s)
  • Express Check In/Out
  • Fax Service
  • Fitness Center
  • Front Desk Open 24 Hours
  • Game Room
  • Gift Shop
  • Golf Course On-Site
  • Ice Machine
  • In-Room Coffee Makers
  • In-Room Data Port
  • In-Room Flat Panel Televisions
  • In-Room Hairdryers
  • In-Room Heating & Air Conditioning
  • In-Room Irons & Ironing Boards
  • In-Room Mini Bars
  • In-Room Pay-Per-View Movies
  • In-Room Safes
  • Internet Access (Complimentary)
  • Jacuzzi/Hot Tub (Indoor)
  • Jacuzzi/Hot Tub (Outdoor)
  • Kitchenettes (Some Rooms)
  • Live Entertainment
  • Maid Service
  • Massage/Spa Services
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Multilingual Staff
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • On-Site Car Rentals
  • Pool (Outdoor Heated)
  • Pool Table(s)
  • Pools - Multiple on Property
  • Poolside Cabanas
  • Poolside Snackbar
  • Putting Green
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Rollaway Beds (Based on Availability)
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Boxes
  • Sauna
  • Security
  • Shopping
  • Spa
  • Suites Available
  • Tennis (Outdoor)
  • Turndown Service
  • U.S. Government Fire Safety Approved
  • Valet Parking
  • Video Checkout
  • Wake-Up Service
  • Waterslide / Waterpark
  • Wedding Services
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi (Complimentary)

Restaurants

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BlueFire Grill

Cascading fountains, crackling firepits and toasty grills herald La Costa's newest eatery, the BlueFire Grill. The menu features exciting California Coastal Cuisine and signature cocktails, with world music and live entertainment setting a festive tone.

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Legends Bistro

Pairing a very natural, chic interior with a beautiful natural exterior, it’s clear to see why Legends is a favorite among golfers, members and guests. Chef Robert Gaffney's take on comfort food is a menu of modernized classics. You'll find favorites with a taste from every corner of the world. Guests may choose to dine indoors or alfresco overlooking the lush fairways and rolling hills.

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Lobby Bar

The Lobby Bar is an ideal place to meet with friends or business associates and enjoy your favorite beverage.

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Spa Cafe

You can enjoy healthy fare and great taste too, thanks to the chefs at La Costa Resort and Spa. The alfresco Spa Cafe, nestled in the tranquil garden courtyard at the Spa, offers a convenient way to enjoy lunch, a snack, a smoothie, or a glass of wine during your spa day.

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Splash Poolside Bar & Cafe

Enjoy a day at the pool, with refreshments provided by Splash Cafe. Splash is conveniently located at the Resort Pool, adjacent to the Family Pool, and features panoramic golf course views. The Splash menu includes a variety of sandwiches, salads, cocktails and sweet treats.

Recreation & More

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Spa at La Costa

The Spa at La Costa is a heavenly place that has been setting the standard for resort facilities since 1965. From the beginning, La Costa has been at the forefront of body treatments and relaxation. The outdoor courtyard creates a gathering place for visitors to lounge in a setting that is serene and graceful. Going above and beyond the usual treatment, the Spa at La Costa offers Aqua de la Vida to open pores and loosen muscles. Afterward, indulge in the private poolscape where you can continue to unwind, relax, and reinvigorate yourself.

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Golf

When you walk the fairways at La Costa Resort and Spa you are walking the same fairways that the legends of the game have walked for over 30 years. The two PGA Championship 18-hole golf courses are both beautiful and traditional in design. Both courses challenge golfers' shotmaking ability, both off the tee and around the greens. Four sets of tees provide a golf course length for all players to enjoy.

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Tennis

La Costa Resort and Spa is synonymous with legendary tennis as a host site of professional tournaments and celebrity outings. With 17 hard and clay courts, as well as a seasoned staff of professionals, there is every opportunity to play tennis and up your game with personal instruction or clinics.

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Swimming Pools & Waterslides

Take a refreshing dip in one of our seven pools and enjoy the Splash Landing Pools and Slides! Play together at our family pool for young children, complete with a sandy beach. Luxuriate in the privacy of a poolside cabana and enjoy a seasonal fruit bowl and refreshing face towels. Or enjoy the exhilaration of La Costa’s new Waterslide Pool, three new waterslides and new Waterplay area. Take the plunge and discover what makes this inviting hotel near the beach in San Diego a memorable experience.

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Fitness Center

Our 8,000 square foot club provides you with the latest in athletic equipment while enjoying a magnificent 270 degree view of our two Championship Golf Courses.

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Kidtopia Kids Club

In the world of family resort vacations, there’s predictable fun and then there is Kidtopia. La Costa’s exciting new club for kids, Kidtopia takes children’s resort programs to a whole new level. Here, youngsters can follow an activity path through a magical forest. Observe sea creatures in an “underwater” wonderland. Make crafts. Dance on an interactive lighted game floor. And much, much more.

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Vibz Teen Lounge

An ultra-cool “mine” design may give it that underground vibe, but the actions all above board at our exclusive new teen lounge. It is designed to give members and guests ages 10 and up a place of their own to kick back, make friends, and enjoy all the high-tech games and activities they crave.

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Meeting/Banquet Space

La Costa elegantly blends exquisite comfort with state-of-the art facilities to create an environment where guests can relax, focus and thrive. The expansive Conference Center and Costa del Sol ballroom provide 50,000 square feet of indoor space, while the coastal Southern California climate makes the most of La Costa's 50,000 square feet of functional outdoor space. From enhancing productivity to pampering guests, La Costa Resort and Spa is the ultimate venue for a rewarding retreat.

Policies

  • Check-in Time: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out Time: 12:00 PM
  • Parking: $12.00 per day
  • Valet Parking: $25.00 per day
  • Rollaway: $35.00
  • Pet Policy: No pets allowed
  • Resort Fee: $22.00 

San Diego Events
San Diego Restaurant Week
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PGA Farmers Insurance Open
January 21-27, 2013
Romantic San Diego
February
Spring Break
March - April
Padres Baseball
April - October
Cinco de Mayo
May 5
San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
June 3, 2012
San Diego County Fair
June 8 - July 4, 2012
Comic-Con
July 12-15, 2012
Over-the-Line Tournament
July 14-15 and 21-22, 2012
Del Mar Racetrack
July 18 - September 5, 2012
San Diego Pride Festival
July 21-22, 2012
Chargers Football
August - January
San Diego BayFair on Mission Bay
September 14-16, 2012
Miramar Air Show
October 12-14, 2012
Haunted San Diego
October
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
November 14-18, 2012
December Nights
December
Whale Watching
December - April
Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl
December 2012

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