Hotel Features. California coastal cuisine is offered at BlueFire Grill for lunches and dinners, while Legends features buffet style breakfasts and al fresco dining. Marketplace offers pastries, coffee and cool drinks. Spa Cafe serves healthy menu options, wine and smoothies to spa patrons. Conference space and business services are provided. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

The La Costa Resort and Spa is renowned for its two 18 hole golf courses, and hosts the World Golf Championships, Accenture Match Play Championship and Acura Classic Women's Tennis Tournament. Pro shops are available, as are 19 tennis courts that provide a choice of two playing surfaces. Steam rooms, saunas and an athletic club with personal trainers and fitness classes are featured at the Spa at La Costa, where treatments include the Spanish Herbal Body Rub and the Avocado Body Masque. The hotel offers supervised children's activities provided by Club La Costa, and a family pool with a beach and dramatic, flaming fountains.

Guestrooms. The 610 guestrooms and suites of La Costa Resort and Spa feature custom mahogany finished furniture and décor in rich earth tones. Bathrooms feature terry cloth bathrobes. Select accommodations include patios or balconies, separate showers and bathtubs, and fireplaces. Rooms are equipped with flat screen televisions and high speed Internet access. Minibars and refrigerators are available upon request.

Expert Tip. Kidtopia offers supervised activities for children ages 6 months to 12 years, including an activity path through a magical forest, an “underwater” wonderland for observing sea creatures and an interactive lighted game floor. Teens can chill out in Vibz, with its x box lounge, arcade games, pool and foosball.