When the Arizona heat settles in, and the pavement seems to shimmer with each step, there’s no better feeling than knowing you’ve booked a coastal escape designed with relaxation, refinement, and rejuvenation in mind. Just a short trip from the desert, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa in Carlsbad offers a breezy and luxurious alternative to summer swelter—where lush gardens, ocean air, and elevated experiences create the perfect setting for renewal. To make it even more convenient for Phoenicians to get there, American Airlines is now flying direct from Phoenix to Carlsbad as well as JSX from Scottsdale to Carlsbad. The Carlsbad-based McClellan-Palomar Airport is just five mins from Park Hyatt Aviara.
It all begins with where you stay. Spacious and serene, the suites at Park Hyatt Aviara meld coastal sophistication with comfort, offering sweeping views of the resort’s manicured grounds, golf course, or the Pacific beyond. With the Suite Escape package, guests enjoy not only the beauty of these accommodations but also a $250 resort credit—ideal for indulging in everything from poolside cabanas and world-class spa treatments to fine dining or a round of golf. Robes customized for your stay add an extra touch of personalization. For those who crave more time away, the Extend and Save offer provides 25 percent off each night of a four-night stay, giving you ample time to truly unplug.
Outdoors, the resort’s reimagined pool decks are made for making memories. On one side, families can enjoy a vibrant splash zone complete with waterslides and an expansive pool designed for all-day fun. On the other, the adults-only Ocean View Pool invites serene lounging with shaded private cabanas, sparkling wine, fruit platters, and amenities like TVs, personal refrigerators, and chilled water. The pools are open daily from early morning until evening, with waterslides operating throughout the afternoon, adding a playful energy to your escape.
Just steps away, the Aviara Racquet Club serves up one of the country’s top-rated tennis and pickleball experiences. With five tennis courts, four pickleball courts, and a full instruction schedule, the club is an active guest’s paradise. Beginners and experienced players can sign up for private lessons or join weekly clinics tailored to adults and juniors. In addition to racquet sports, guests can enjoy access to croquet, bocce ball, badminton, sand volleyball, and more—all available with complimentary equipment daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For golfers, Aviara Golf Club delivers one of California’s most celebrated resort golf experiences. As the only Arnold Palmer-designed course in San Diego, its layout winds through coastal foothills and vibrant native landscaping, offering strategic bunkers, water features, and panoramic views across its 7,007-yard course. Public tee times are available for golfers of all skill levels, and a robust instruction program includes weekly clinics and private sessions. The on-site Aviara Golf Academy, the longest-running golf school on the West Coast, rounds out the offerings with half-day to multi-day training programs led by top instructors.
After a day in the sun, Park Hyatt Aviara’s culinary program invites you to slow down and savor the region’s bounty. Ponto Lago, the resort’s signature restaurant, offers a refined take on Baja-inspired cuisine with a modern Southern California twist. Executive Chef Benjamin Lara, known for his tenure at Michelin-recognized Campfire and mentorship under Chef Michael Mina, brings a wood-fired approach to dishes that balance bold flavors with elegant execution. Guests can enjoy a front-row seat to the culinary process thanks to the restaurant’s open-kitchen concept.
Highlights include the smoked crudo tostada with sal de gusano-cured hamachi and poppy seed crema, or the free-range Iberico pork trio served with charred pineapple salsa and peanuts. The drink menu is equally thoughtful, with an extensive list of tequilas and mezcals, curated flights, and craft cocktails that honor regional spirits. The restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, and also features a signature Taste of Agave experience.
For a change of pace, Ember & Rye—a collaboration with celebrity chef Richard Blais—offers a playful yet polished dining experience overlooking the 18th green. With a menu centered on prime steaks, fresh seafood, and inventive sides rooted in local ingredients, the atmosphere here feels like a nod to a vintage clubhouse with a modern twist. It’s relaxed, celebratory, and perfect for toasting to a perfect day on or off the course.
To complete the experience, a visit to the Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara is essential. The spa draws on ancient techniques and global traditions to offer a transformative wellness journey. One of its most beloved treatments, Ocean Song, begins with a rosemary-sea salt exfoliation, followed by a magnesium soak to soothe sore muscles, and a full-body massage infused with sea elements to restore balance. The ritual concludes with the melodic resonance of a singing bowl—designed to leave your body and mind in perfect harmony. Guests can also partake in daily wellness classes, including tennis, aerial yoga, pilates, water fitness, guided meditation, nutrition talks, and energy healing. Facilities include a yoga studio, Pilates reformer space, a technology-equipped fitness center, locker rooms with saunas and steam rooms, and a tranquil indoor-outdoor solarium lounge.
For more information, visit parkhyattaviara.com.
7100 Aviara Resort Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92011