California’s Omni La Costa Resort And Spa

Discover the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California — a timeless destination with a rich history of hosting celebrities like Jackie Kennedy and Frank Sinatra since 1965. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this summer, La Costa promises a blend of historic charm and modern luxury.

This classic Spanish Mission-style resort has been a hub for golf, tennis, and luxurious relaxation. Renovated in 2024, it now features over 600 stylish guestrooms, suites, and villas, along with a top-tier athletic club and eight pools, including an adults-only pool and dizzying waterslides for thrill-seekers of all ages.

Take advantage of our special booking package valid through December 31, 2025. Enjoy 25% off all accommodations (with a minimum of two nights) and receive a $100 resort credit — perfect for making the most of your stay.

For golf enthusiasts, La Costa boasts a new state-of-the-art golf practice facility, providing one of Southern California’s most comprehensive game improvement programs. There are also tennis and pickleball courts to awaken your inner athlete, or unwind at the luxurious Spa at La Costa.

Spanning 43,000 square feet, the spa is renowned as the first-ever spa resort in the U.S., pioneering America’s wellness movement. Guests can indulge in massages, facials, and advanced therapies like hydrotherapy and customized skin treatments. This summer, experience night spa-inspired sessions for ultimate relaxation.

Ready to experience all that La Costa has to offer? Book now to secure your preferred seats and spacious rooms. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity — create unforgettable memories at one of California’s most iconic resorts.

Reserve your spot today and enjoy a luxurious escape full of relaxation, recreation, and timeless glamour!

Guests enjoying the grounds at the Spa at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, CA.

La Costa also offers one of the largest resort meeting spaces in the Southwest, with Costa de la Luna ballroom and Luna Lawn added in 2021. The resort has 170,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Restaurants like Bob’s Steak & Chop House, VUE, and Bar Traza provide hearty food and drink.

This summer, the partying kicks off with A Star Spangled Spectacular. The Omni La Costa is celebrating Independence Day (July 4, 2025) with an evening under the stars, lighting up the sky with a drone show set to a live band. Ticketed guests will dine and enjoy an array of activities.

As for the 60th anniversary, La Costa will host a weekend-long celebration from July 11–13, 2025, featuring vintage-themed experiences for both locals and guests. Highlights will include:

Retro Movie Night under the stars with classic concessions to snack on.
A curated vintage car show.
Throwback Jazzercise and Aerobics classes; no word on whether Jane Fonda will make an appearance.
A Hollywood Golden Era -inspired golf tournament and casino night.
A gala inspired by Hollywood glamour.

Golf legend Lee Trevino looks on as Jack Nicklaus holds the winner’s check from the Tournament of Champions at La Costa Country Club in this vintage photo.

A splash back Retro Daytime Pool Party
An intimate Chef’s Table dinner featuring a four-course menu curated by Executive Chef Emily Brubaker

The La Costa celebration of its past and future will continue all summer long, as the Beach Boys sang. In addition to the 4th of July and the anniversary celebration, the La Costa calendar is full of live music, Secret Garden Spa Parties, Night Camp and Kids Movie and Dinner Night with child care.

There are Scoop Socials with an ice cream cart, and a Tiki Social. A specialty menu of tiki-inspired creations will celebrate the ultimate drink of the 1950’s and 1960’s.

Families with children and teens are not forgotten at Omni La Costa, with its onsite Kids Club and special programs for teens. The resort’s kids club, Kidtopia, is now Little Sprouts. The counselor-supervised program for children ages six months to 12 years is available year-round but is especially valuable when children are off from school for the summer.

Kids get daily hands-on activities & experiences like gardening and outdoor excursions, arts and crafts, golf, and pool games. There are even night camps on designated evenings, offering a drop-off experience for children while parents enjoy a night out on the property.

With many families concerned about teen wellness and mental health, the Spa Summer Camp offers a seasonal retreat where moms, dads, and teens can unwind together at The Spa.

Through September, the resort is also offering Neon Nights for families, with a rotating series of glow-in-the-dark events including Neon Golf Nights, Neon Paint Nights, and Neon Pool Nights.

The La Costa story started in The1963, when Las Vegas real estate developer Merv Adelson discovered the area during a horseback ride through the coastal foothills north of San Diego. Adelson looked down upon the empty valley and a vision of a resort and spa appeared to him.

Adelson worked with partners to open La Costa in 1965 as the nation’s first destination spa. The resort featured golf and tennis, catnip to its celebrity clientele like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Bob Hope.

A tennis camp for children at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, CA.

The original 72-par, 7,200-yard golf course covered 215 acres. It hosted the CBS Golf Classic, with players including Sam Snead, Ray Floyd, Arnold Palmer, Bobby Nichols, and Jack Nicklaus. The Tournament of Champions had a 30-year run featuring the greatest golfers of the era, from Nicklaus to Tiger Woods. In 2024 a revamped North Course was completed, that hosts the NCAA Championships through 2028.

Tennis was a draw for stars like Charlton Heston, Johnny Carson and Desi Arnaz, while The Spa provided relaxation for powerful people from Richard Nixon to Jackie Kennedy.

But as Shakespeare put it in The Tempest, “what’s past is prologue.” Perhaps this summer you can make a little family history at La Costa.