Area Attractions

Discover why VeraVia was voted “Top Ten Best Health & Wellness Destination” by USA Today’s Reader’s Choice survey and recognized by The Wall Street Journal as “One of the “Top Five Best places in the world for mind-body rejuvenation. Unlike most other wellness retreats, your holistic health and wellbeing plan is completely personalized based on your individual health goals resulting in lasting, positive life changes.

Our exclusive Relax & Recharge mini-retreats are designed to give you the full experience within an abbreviated time frame. Enjoy two days of motivation & educational workshops, fun fitness activities and, of course, a bit of pampering. This rejuvenating retreat also includes customized meals followed by a day of unique spa treatments and ample relaxation time in Aviara Spa. For details, please contact Park Hyatt Aviara’s Director of Leisure & Wellness Travel, Sherri Singleton, at sherri.singleton@hyatt.com.

Take time to invest in your employees with a custom wellness experience designed to improve productivity and promote engagement.

Enjoy fun under the sun at the Recreation Center, which features sand volleyball, a croquet field, horseshoes, a badminton court, and bocce ball. For details, please contact concierge.

Ranked among the 75 Tennis Resorts in the world by Tennis Resorts Online, Park Hyatt Aviara offers six state-of-the-art lighted tennis courts, two Har-Tru clay courts, and include one court with stadium seating for events and tournaments. Courts are available for reserve on an hourly basis. Complimentary rackets and practice balls. Player match-up can be arranged with advance notice. Tennis clinics also available for resort guests. Please contact for details and reservations.

Practice hanging ten at one of Carlsbad's stunning beaches. Learn how to ride the waves with your own personalized surf instructions. For reservations and details, please contact concierge.

Our younger resort guests can enjoy the many fun activities at Camp Hyatt Aviara Kids Academy. Enjoy a variety of offerings from crafts, animal encounters, and hiking along the Batiquitos Lagoon Trail. Please contact Concierge for details and seasonal schedule.

Let us do the driving. Enjoy round-trip shuttle transportation to Moonlight Beach. which includes complimentary rental of beach chairs, umbrellas, and sand toys. Offered seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Reservations required. Fee applies. For details and reservations, please contact concierge.

Enjoy a picnic for two with our special Aviara Basket ($145.00 plus tax) or Park Basket ($220 plus tax), both which offer a decadent selection for your enjoyment. Price includes lunch for two, service ware, picnic basket and blanket. For details and reservations, please contact our Concierge.

Start the day by prepping breakfast with Chef Pierre Albaladejo, and then take surf lessons at one of the local beaches. The day ends with a meal on the beach prepared by Chef Pierre himself. Guests will be presented with their own personalized longboard that will be shipped back home for them. Please contact Concierge for details and pricing.

One of the few remaining tidal wetlands on the Southern California coast and a protected ecological preserve, the lagoon is best experienced from the main nature trail that runs parallel to the Aviara Golf Course.

Explore largest oceanographic exhibits in the country. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium features 60 habitats of Pacific marine life, tanks filled with saltwater fish, and a 70,000-gallon tank that simulates the La Jolla kelp forest.

Spanning 100 acres in Balboa Park, the zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals from 800 different species. One of the largest in the world, the San Diego Zoo features an amazing collection of animals and plants in realistic exhibits.

Get wild at this wildlife preserve that protects 2,500 Asian and African animals, including many endangered species. Take an expedition on the Africa Tram Safari and get close to curious giraffes, massive rhinos, graceful gazelles, and antelopes.

The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad is an interactive adventure that tells the story of the innovations that shaped American popular music. Visitors can see, hear, and engage with a century's worth of instruments and musical history.

Located in downtown San Diego and in the coastal community of La Jolla, MCASD features a collection of contemporary works of art in a myriad of media, and a dynamic schedule of thought-provoking exhibits.

Early California-style architecture has been preserved at this park, lending an old-world ambience to the area. The birthplace of California, this district boasts several museums, restaurants, art galleries, and historic sites, and 150 shops.

The largest mission in California, the restored Mission San Luis Rey is a National Historic Site housed in buildings that are a blend of Spanish, Moorish, and Mexican architecture. The mission is still used as a seminary and houses a retreat center.

Enjoy upscale shopping with impressive savings at Carlsbad Premium Outlets, featuring 90 stores and dining spots in an attractive outdoor setting. Shop at Banana Republic, Barneys New York, Calvin Klein, and Cole Haan. Resort guests can enjoy a complimentary shuttle daily. Please contact concierge for details and shuttle reservations.

Enjoy the vibrant beach life in Carlsbad Village. Take in the weekly Farmer's Market every Wednesday, stroll the unique shops, and experience the culinary flavors of the specialty cafes and restaurants just steps from the ocean.

Located just minutes from the resort, stroll through shops such as Anthopologie, J.Crew and more.

Take in the arts while strolling near the Pacific in the coastal town of Solana Beach. This vibrant colorful beach community features eclectic eateries and boutique shops.

Don’t miss this play park with 60 rides, attractions, shows, and a water park made from millions of LEGO bricks. Dig for fossils on Dino Island, unleash adventure at Pirate Shores, explore the Land of Adventure, and rescue the queen at Castle Hill.

Experience the thrill of wheel-to-wheel racing in high-performance Italian karts. K1 Speed is the largest indoor kart-racing facility on the American West Coast.

The skate park includes a street course with quarter pipes, bank ramps, a 13-foot vertical ramp, and a keyhole pool for skateboarding and blading, as well as a "tot lot" for smaller children.

Get wet and wild on slides, tube rides, relaxing rivers, a wave pool, a competition pool, and a children's activity area. Zoom down the slide tower, tube down the riptide slide, and float down the Lazy River.

March 25-31, 2019 - Entering its tenth year, the 2019 Kia Classic will be held at the Park Hyatt Aviara. The Kia Classic features 144 of the best women golfers playing for the $1.8 million purse. The field features 2018 Kia Classic Champion Eun-Hee Ji and crowd favorites Lydia Ko, Paula Creamer, Michelle Wie and Lexi Thompson.

Carlsbad is in bloom at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. See the stunning colors of spring with walking tours, gardens and local artists. Opens March 1st.

San Diego sunshine and the Carlsbad coastline offer the perfect destination for runners. Click on the link below for upcoming events in Carlsbad.

June 21-22, 2019 - Guests are invited sip on fine wines and taste a variety of delicacies at the beautiful Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa's Palm Courtyard. This is an elegant VIP event for true fine wine lovers, located in one of San Diego County's most beautiful coastal cities – Carlsbad.