Definitely expensive, but also a quality experience. Great for a special romantic get away. Staff are friendly and helpful. The spa is fun and if you have a service you can use spa facilities, pools, garden, hot tub, hot pool, sauna and the best steam room. Chopra centre has their facility on site, and you can book an Ayrevedic spa treatment ahead of time! ( see Chopra website). The grounds are beautifully maintained with flowers and water features. There is a good golf course, tennis courts and the fitness room is fully equipped and a good size. There a yoga classes and mediations at the Chopra centre for a fee. There are gym classes to join just when you feel like it. Seems to be pet friendly and child friendly. Dress code seems to be anything from yoga pants to suits and stilettos!

La Costa has become our favorite hotel in the southern california area.
We spend every Thanksgiving there and we visit during the year. The resort has been upgraded and the renovations are fantastic. The pools, the restaurants, the gym and the rooms are all fabulous. The service is unbelievable (esp our favorite - Adam!). I actually got to know one of the front desk/VIP people at the hotel and call him prior to our visits. He takes care of all of our needs with the kind of 5-star service that makes this the incredibly luxurious resort that it is. What I love the most about this hotel is that it is perfect for a family with kids (we have 3 who love it here) and it is a great place for an adult escape without kids - not many hotels can do both things and do them so well. With the size of the property and the many activities it offers, we look forward to spending more time here during our next visit. I recommend this hotel to everyone as the perfect get away. Coming from LA, it's a quick escape. Coming from another state, it is worth the travel. We have stayed at many other resorts in the area, but this is the one that we will return to year after year.

Gorgeous property with exotic flora and lemon trees. Peaceful and very private. Service was super. Our 8 year old loved the pool area and the indoor bar made some awesome Mojitos! (Terribly expensive but that's a resort) The rooms on the other hand were mediocre for a spa. Granted we were in a lower end room ...but still. I do recall that the bathroom were much better than the room itself. The on-site restaurant is excellent and fills quickly on a weekend night, so make reservations. Apparently it brings in a lot of residents from the Carlsbad area.

We only stayed one night and next time will stay longer! Room was beautify remodeled with a comfy bed and spacious bath. Love the fact that you can park your car and just stay at the resort - there is so much to do! Great yoga class at the Chopra Center (just wish I could have charged it to the room directly).