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Our golf and spa resort near San Diego offers plenty of ways for guests to relax, get active and explore local beauty. Discover on-site spa packages for ultimate rejuvenation, cool off with our waterslides or play a round of golf at the only San Diego-area course designed by Arnold Palmer. Swim leisurely laps in the resort pools, hike scenic lagoon trails or get some sun and sand at beaches near our resort hotel, including Carlsbad State Beach and San Elijo State Beach.

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Experience Carlsbad's luxury spa. Indulge in globally inspired services, and award-winning wellness experiences designed to help you rejuvenate your spirit and renew your soul.

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Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara

From world-class dining to award-winning experiences, explore all Park Hyatt Aviara has to offer for your next coastal getaway.

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Carlsbad State Beach, located near our hotel and known as Tamarack Beach, is ideal for the family and kids. Enjoy plenty of swimming and sunshine. Guests can also enjoy a jog or a stroll along the paved 4-mile path that parallels the Pacific.

Carlsbad State Beach

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.

San Diego Safari Park

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.

Cedros Avenue

Ranked among the Top 25 Tennis Resorts in the world by Tennis Resorts Online, Park Hyatt Aviara offers five state-of-the-art tennis courts and four pickleball courts, ideal for events and tournaments. Court reservations are available on an hourly basis, and player match-ups can be arranged with advance notice. The Aviara Racquet Club allows resort guests and members to enjoy tennis, pickleball, sand volleyball, badminton, croquet, bocce ball, and more at Park Hyatt Aviara.

Aviara Racquet Club

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.

Museum of Making Music

Soak up the salty-sea air and experience relaxing coastal views as you lounge in luxury in a private cabana at the Oceanview Pool Deck, reserved for guests ages 18 and over.

Day 1 - Oceanview Pool Deck Cabana

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.

Museum of Contemporary Art - San Diego

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.

Day 3 - Legoland

Our indoor Fitness Center is available on the third floor of the resort, offering a variety of state-of-the-art cardio machines, weights, Peloton bikes and more. Enjoy complimentary fitness classes for resort guests.

Fitness Center

At our Carlsbad spa, Miraval, mindset meets guests where they are by encouraging them to embrace the present moment and make wellness a way of life. Indulge in our San Diego resort spa packages as you begin your journey and enjoy a custom facial upon your arrival. Follow it up with a leisurely stroll exploring the 200 lush acres at our luxury resort, near San Diego.

Day 1 - Enjoy a Custom Facial

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.

The Wave Waterpark

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. Plan the ultimate LEGOLAND experience with our exclusive VIP Package.

Legoland

Explore the best of Carlsbad with our voice navigated running app! The perfect way to experience Aviara while having turn by turn directions at your fingertips.  Download the RunGo app on your smartphone and start exploring now! Visit our Concierge for details.

Running Trails

Located minutes from Park Hyatt Aviara, South Ponto Beach is situated between Coast Highway 101 and Batiquitos Lagoon. This  beach is a popular family destination and offers the perfect spot to enjoy San Diego sunshine.  Amenities include restrooms and showers.

South Ponto Beach

Please note that advanced reservations are required and those can be made with our Concierge or Resort Services Team. For information regarding travel routes, hours of operation and fees, or if you have any questions or concerns regarding transportation, please contact us at (760) 448-1234 or via text to (760) 642-2885. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.

Resort Shuttle Service

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

The Forum Carlsbad

Create a life in balance through mindfulness when you wake up and experience a yoga & meditation class followed by breakfast at your leisure in Park Hyatt Aviara's signature restaurant, Ponto Lago. Enhance into the afternoon poolside and lounge overlooking the Pacific coast, taking in the fresh, sea salt air.

Day 3 - Inspired by Movement

Spend your day in the San Diego sunshine at one of North San Diego's most popular beaches, Moonlight State Beach. Located in the neighboring beach community of Encinitas, this beach is perfect for families and offers a grass park, and plenty of lifeguards.

Moonlight Beach

Experience one of San Diego's best hiking trails located within the resort's lush 200 acres.  Voted Best Hiking Trail in the 2019 San Diego Union Tribune Readers Poll, Batiquitos Lagoon trail is one of the few remaining tidal wetlands along the Southern California coast.

Hiking Batiquitos Lagoon Trail

Experience this one-of-a-kind culinary offering crafted with an exquisite array of seasonal flavors and delicacies. Indulge in a specialty menu curated by the Chef as he details each course to you upon presentation at the table. Delight your senses and discover unforgettable flavors during your own exclusive private dining experience at Chef's Corner.

Day 3 - Chef's Corner at Ponto Lago

Grab a smoothie to go and escape to Moonlight beach. Engage with the waves and reflect on your time spent at Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara.  Unwind at a local eatery in the quant, Carlsbad Village and explore all that this wonderful destination has to offer.

Day 4 - Explore Carlsbad

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.

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

If you are visiting San Diego and want to enjoy a stress-free beach day then this is the adventure for you! Explore this stunning beach with the convenience of restrooms, showers, a concession stand, and even a playground for the kids to enjoy.

Day 2 - Beach Day at Moonlight

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.

Birch Aquarium at Scripps

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.

San Diego Zoo

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.

Carlsbad Village

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. The lagoon is also recognized as one of the best hiking trails by San Diego Union Tribune Readers Poll.

Batiquitos Lagoon

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.

Picnic at The Park

From wakeboarding to surfing to shaping your very own surf board, Park Hyatt Aviara offers endless experiences guests of all ages can enjoy. Experience the best of San Diego. Book your adventure today!

Plan Your Aviara Adventure

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.

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

San Elijo State Beach, located near our hotel on the San Diego coast, is a narrow, bluff-backed stretch of sand that offers a popular nearby reef for snorkelers and divers. The beach offers swimming, surfing, showers, picnicking and camping.

San Elijo State Beach

Enjoy the historic and funky surf towns along the coast of North County San Diego by electric bike. The Adventure begins here at the resort where your guide will arrive with your eBikes. Experience stunning views of the Carlsbad coast through Encinitas and down to Del Mar, making stops at various historic landmarks. Our guides will be happy to answer any questions you have about the area, and provide any suggestions or local knowledge.

Day 2 - Coastal eBike Tour

Retreat beyond a typical spa resort experience and begin your day with a healthful meal and wellness activity. Discover the rich nutrients and flavors of locally-sourced, San Diego ingredients and explore techniques our culinary team uses with an inside look at nutrition, preparation and service.

Day 2 - Learn a New Dish

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.

Mission San Luis Rey

Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad is the San Diego area’s only golf course designed by Arnold Palmer. It has been named the #1 golf resort in Southern California by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler, and has also been recognized as one of the country’s best resort golf courses by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine.

Aviara Golf Club

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.

K1 Speed Indoor Racing

Embrace the warmth and sunshine of the Carlsbad coast at our San Diego resort pools, featuring thrilling waterslides and relaxing cabanas. The Ocean View Pool Deck and Splash Pool Deck are open daily from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm. The Waterslide and Slide Pool hours are 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday - Thursday and 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday & Saturday. The Waterslide rider requirements are as follows: Height must be over 4 ft (48 in) or at least 3.5 ft (42 in) with a flotation device and weight must be under 300 lbs (136 kg).

Resort Pools and Cabanas

Embrace the warmth and sunshine of the Carlsbad coast at The Splash Pool Deck. It offers a two-story waterslide for swimmers four (4) feet tall and above with a zero-grade entry to the pool.

Day 1 - Splash Pool Deck Cabana

Elevate your golf game with our immersive premium golf experience of Topgolf. Located in our resort lobby, this attraction offers food, beverage and music to create a unique element of playful competition. Each Topgolf Swing Suite features a large digital screen with a variety of multi-sport games, as well as HDTVs.

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