CARLSBAD BEACH VACATIONS AT LA COSTA RESORT AND SPA

When you think of the ideal Southern California vacation, inevitably the cresting waves of the Pacific tides crashing onto golden sandy shores comes to mind. And while La Costa Resort and Spa offers a plethora of exciting diversions to enjoy, including six sparkling pools amid 400 acres of lush garden space, the allure of the ocean is irresistible. In fact, some of the nation’s top-ranked beaches can be found just minutes from the resort, so you can take time to swim, surf and sunbathe to your heart’s content, then return to La Costa for a welcome pause to the day’s adventures.