La Costa Resort was the first destination spa in America when it originally opened in 1965. A recent multi-million dollar renovation brought the resort back to the top of its game. Restaurants include BlueFire Grill, which serves original, coastal cuisine inside or out next to the blue flame of its name. Legends, overlooking the golf course, has sunset happy hour and lobster and prime rib specials.

The resort caters equally well to spa seekers, golf and tennis aficionados, and children. Take a photo tour of La Costa Resort and Spa

La Costa Resort and Spa: Guest Rooms and Suites

474 guest rooms and suites with up to two bedrooms. Guest rooms are traditionally furnished and feature large marble bathrooms. Rooms 400-581 are near the spa. Rooms in the 800s and 900s are closer to the two main swimming pools, including the sandy Family Pool. Rooms in the 100s are within the busy shopping, lobby and restaurant area. Rooms 400-581 have two advantages over other groups of rooms; they are a short walk to the spa, and are next to a self-parking lot.

La Costa Resort and Spa: Spa

It would be easy to spend the day (maybe a few) at this spa, which is truly a destination. A private swimming pool winds through colorful gardens. Guests can enjoy a light meal al fresco. Inside, 42 treatment rooms are the setting for signature treatments such as the AGUA de la VIDA. La Costa Resort and Spa is also home to The Chopra Center, where guests enjoy complimentary yoga or signature treatments such as the indulgent Pizichilli (warm herbal oils massaged into your skin by four hands).

Evenings in the courtyard, the spa hosts a star-gazing cocktail hour with $99 spa treatment specials, perfect for a unique and relaxing treat. Private feng shui beauty consultations with Billy Yamaguchi are coveted, so reserve in advance.

La Costa Resort and Spa: Recreation

La Costa's two championship Dick Wilson golf courses have hosted PGA tour events for three decades. The World Golf Championships - Accenture Match Play Championship are held here. In tennis, the La Costa Racquet Club hosts the Acura Classic.

Besides being home to the West Coast Tennis Academy, children's program Camp La Costa keeps kids 3-12 years old entertained year-round with supervised activities. A supervised pizza party is available on Friday and Saturday evenings. Babysitters for younger children can be arranged as well. A wealth of family attractions nearby include Legoland, SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo. La Costa was named the #2 most Family Friendly resort by the Travel Channel.

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La Costa Resort and Spa is located thirty miles north of San Diego and 90 miles south of Los Angeles, on 400 acres of colorful gardens and rolling golf courses.
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, California 92009 USA
Phone: (760) 438-9111; Reservations: (800) 854-5000
Web site: La Costa Resort and Spa