"What used to be a celebrity retreat in the ‘60s has morphed into an expansive Mission-style resort spread out across 400 hilly acres in Carlsbad. This place is all about the activities, and you can go as sweaty or as serene as you choose. The landscaping is immaculate, with palm trees, bougainvillea, and fountains. With two dramatically redesigned championship golf courses, a newly renovated spa, 17 clay and hard tennis courts, three restaurants, and its own shopping complex, Omni La Costa feels more like a little city than a resort." - Archana Ram, Beth Demmon