Resort at a Glance: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

The 4.5-star Omni La Costa Resort & Spa welcomes guests to experience a relaxing retreat from everyday life. From shopping, dining, and championship golf to a wellness spa, the resort strikes a balance between excitement and relaxation. You’ll find a gourmet restaurant and a sports bar where you can cheer on your favorite team. Drive just 30 miles south to visit the San Diego Zoo and the historic Gaslamp Quarter, or travel a short 6 miles to Legoland.

• Space for families: The guest rooms included with this Getaway have 600 square feet of space, including sitting areas.
• Kids and teens can keep busy with arts and crafts, tennis clinics, and a game lounge.
• Take a dip in one of the eight swimming pools; there’s a splash pad and water slides for kids, plus an adults-only area.
• Local craft beers are on the menu at Bistro 65. The 24-hour Marketplace has burgers, ice cream, and other casual bites.
• Tee off on two 18-hole golf courses—some options include daily golf credits.
• Have a spa day: Soak in the hydrotherapy tub to let the scents of wildflowers and herbs soothe your senses. Some options include daily spa credits.
• Stay fit: 17 tennis courts and an athletic club with classes in Zumba, yoga, and more

Carlsbad, California: Coastal Town North of San Diego

Carlsbad’s swath of golden coastline, nestled between San Diego and Orange County, is often called the Riviera of the West. It connects several of SoCal’s most well-known beach towns, including La Jolla and Coronado. This midsize city of 105,000 people was founded when an artesian well was discovered there in the 1880s, and the locals christened it after Karlsbad, a health-spa village in Bohemian Europe. The discovery of the mineral spring—coupled with the arrival of the Arizona Eastern Railway—helped promote Carlsbad as a tourist destination. It retains a small-town feel, though; its downtown is lined with boutique shops, antique stores, and restaurants.

Unspoiled natural beauty is part of what draws people to Carlsbad. Carlsbad State Beach stretches for 4 miles along the Pacific Ocean; here, you can swim, surf, or stroll beside the nearby rocky bluffs. The city is also renowned as a premier growing region for poinsettias and ranunculus. Each year, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch herald the arrival of spring; you can watch as 50 acres of ranunculus fields blossom into a spectacular burst of color.

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