Legoland California Water Park was such a fun place to relax and cool off at after we spent some…read moretime strolling through the other part of the park. It was a wonderful break from all the walking and exploring we did in the rest of the park. They have a variety of play and attraction types from small splash pads for younger kids to larger water rides, as well as areas where you could just sit back, relax and take in the atmosphere. The Lego theming throughout the park is one of its best features and added to making this water park stand out! There are many fun Lego details throughout the park too. I think that it can be quite crowded, which is why I recommend arriving early so you will have enough time to explore before the crowds arrive. This was a fantastic addon to our day at Legoland and an awesome way to escape from the heat in a summer afternoon!

Son son had big plans to go to both the theme park and water park in the same day. Once he set a…read moreplan months out, it was set. Despite by the time we're on the trip in April, it was going to be a cold - 60-70s and maybe rainy day. Tried to convince him otherwise but he made up his mind months ago, haha. Well it turned out that the son came out on our day but it was still cold, mid-60's. Unfortunately Chime park side was closed. Forgot when I sold this park initially to him that LEGOLAND is geared towards the younger age. As is the water park, the slides and rides are on the smaller kid age. So it should be perfect for son sons age of 5, but he has been to larger water parks and rode the big thrilling rides. So he had fun there, but he said it's bay ride slides haha. Then add on to that the wind chills and temperature. Our waterpark adventure ended pretty quickly. We did however make the rest of the day in the theme park end. By the way to go to the water park you need to also have tickets for the theme park as it's inside the theme park.

I've been to this park enough for the years and it is a great local escape for the day! It's small…read moreand safe. There's some new shaded areas to rent which is nice. There's deals too if you check for them. We went do Father's Day and it was buy one ticket and dad gets in free. Lots of fun at the Wave! Yay!

Hiya B.U.M.S.,…read more Another hot day in San Diego means time for the beach, the lake, or staying inside with the AC on full blast. Or, in our case, we chose to wrap up the summer fun with something simple, nice, and close to home--so we headed to The Wave Waterpark in Vista. This local staple has been around since before I can remember, and returning as an adult brings back a wave of nostalgia. We walked right in without any hassle, and the restrooms and showers near the entrance were fairly clean and convenient. We reserved a private cabana, which I highly recommend for a cool, hassle-free home base during a long day in the sun. There are four water slides and all of them are a blast, featuring clear intensity ratings on the signage so you know what you're getting into before heading up. My whole family loved every slide, though surprisingly, my son said his absolute favorite spot was simply splashing around in the main pool. While slide wait times were smooth and efficient, the line to snag a free single tube for the lazy river can get jammed. We rented a double tube and a single tube directly, which saved us a ton of extra waiting. Standard theme park fare like pizza and nachos are available, but the real winning treats to beat the heat were the Dippin' Dots and root beer floats. Overall, it's a fantastic, family-friendly spot to cool down and pack in some quick summer fun. Planning a trip to the wave? DM us @advntrbums or @advntrbums_mb to find out which cabana locations give you the best shade and prime view of the park.

Without a doubt my favorite public pool. The pool has a nice temperature and there is so much for…read morekids to do. If you can pass a swim test and are 48" tall, there is a great water slide that is a part of the couple of bucks you'll spend on admission and you have access to the diving board. I love that they open nearly the entire pool to open swim when it's open swim time, so you don't have to deal with lanes. The staff are always so nice and they do a good job of being consistent with their rules.

An update is long overdue...and it's 3 stars. I should've written an update when it was a solid 5…read morestars but this summer (2025), the City of San Marcos partnered with Premier Aquatics and unfortunately, sometimes with change, things go a bit downhill. Before Premier Aquatics, there were plenty of chairs and lounge chairs in the shade, the pool was open during the summer 7 days a week, 12-5, and every Friday night was 'Family Nights' from 6-8. The lifeguards brought out a huge obstacle course and all the kids loved it. Not anymore. The pool is open less hours for recreational swim. M-Th 12-3. F-Su 12-5. There are way less chairs, and no more 'Family Nights'. It's pretty obvious why the rec hours are limited...Premier Aquatics makes more money off swim lessons than they do with recreational swim. They offer more pool passes at different price points, but none of them are through the City of San Marcos. You're buying it straight through Premier Aquatics. My kids still enjoy it, but....meh. 3 stars.

We live nearby, but Omni La Costa has become our favorite place for a staycation whenever we're…read morecelebrating with family or a big group of friends. One of the biggest reasons we keep coming back is Scott, the front desk manager. Scott has helped our family over the years and always goes above and beyond. We celebrated a family member's birthday this past weekend and had a few special requests when booking our room. He was so kind and thoughtful in accommodating us, and he helped make the whole weekend feel special. Scott truly represents the hospitality we've come to love at Omni La Costa. We wanted to recognize him and say a big thank you for helping make this celebration so wonderful!

I've stayed at Omni La Costa several times and have always had a wonderful experience, which is why…read morethis stay was so disappointing. I checked in on a Tuesday after Memorial Day. My first room was adorable. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and I love the unique layout of the rooms. I also enjoyed the pool, complimentary member drinks, and the overall property. That first evening I called for a wine opener and was told someone would bring one up, but nobody ever came. I eventually went downstairs to get one myself. Not a huge deal, but unfortunately it became the first of several instances where I was told someone would follow up and nobody did. The next day was great. I enjoyed the pool and a fitness class and had an amazing bartender. I was having such a good time that I decided to extend my stay another night. That's when everything went downhill. My new room was EXTREMELY hot. Maintenance came up and said it was 78 degrees and that there appeared to be an HVAC issue. After waiting around 40 minutes I ended up sitting in my car because the room was so uncomfortable. The front desk moved me to another room and told me a manager would call regarding compensation. Nobody called. Later that evening I returned to find the replacement room incredibly hot as well. It honestly felt cooler outside. I was told they would send somebody right up to get me moved again. Thirty minutes later, still no one. At this point it was around 10:30 PM, I had already switched rooms once, and I wasn't willing to pack everything up and move into a THIRD room with no guarantee the AC would work that late at night. I decided to check out and find another hotel. Unfortunately, the evening manager made the situation even worse. Instead of being understanding, he was rude and dismissive and pointed out that I had previously agreed to switch rooms. Yes, I agreed before waiting over 30 minutes with no one having shown up. I was told they would check me out and a manager would contact me regarding a refund. Nobody did. I called the next day and was again told someone would call me back. Nobody did. I finally called again the following day and reached someone who resolved the situation. Initially, I was only offered a waived resort fee, which I found unreasonable considering I paid nearly $500 for a room without functioning AC, moved rooms once, and ultimately had to leave late at night and pay for another hotel. After several calls the issue was finally resolved, which I appreciated, but it should not have taken that much effort. It's frustrating because there is so much I genuinely love about Omni La Costa. The property is beautiful, the beds are comfortable, the adults only pool is fantastic, and they offer tons of activities and fitness classes. I've stayed here multiple times because I enjoy the resort. Unfortunately, the customer service during this stay was seriously lacking. Between the HVAC issues, lack of follow through, repeated promises of callbacks that never happened, and the attitude of the evening manager, the experience left a really bad taste in my mouth. I still think it's a beautiful resort, and most of my previous stays have been wonderful, but this particular stay was extremely disappointing.

Great place, nice employees. Naz at the front desk was so nice. Check in was at 5 PM, but our…read moreroom was ready early, so she called us to let us know. The 5p check in and early checkout was the main negative of this place. The pool was heated (not warm, but not cold), the fire pit was awesome to sit at and the view was perfect. Free self park was a huge plus since there were 5 of us and all drove separate. The room was clean. The beds were comfortable.

OMG, where do I even start?! We stayed in the 2‑bedroom, 2‑bathroom suite at Grand Pacific…read morePalisades Resort, and it was literally perfect for our family of six! The condo was HUGE, super clean, and had everything we could possibly need -- honestly, I think we could've hosted a small party in there! The location is insane -- walking distance to LEGOLAND, and there's even a secret pathway that leads straight to the parking entrance. Talk about convenience! No "are we there yet?!" from the kids because it was just a hop, skip, and a jump away. The resort itself is amazing -- our suite was right by the playground, so the kids were entertained while we got a tiny breather. And the best part? We could watch LEGOLAND fireworks right from our room at night. Ping pong, games, and laughter galore -- this place is basically a kid paradise... and a slight adult paradise too because the beds were comfy. And the staff? Absolutely the sweetest ever! They were so friendly and helpful, and one of the ladies even went out of her way and bought a cake for my daughter's birthday -- I mean, can you even?! That was the sweetest thing ever and really made our trip extra special. and not to mention smore packages and u can have smore night!! Price-wise, the 2‑bedroom, 2‑bathroom suite for a Friday/Saturday night is typically around $400-$500+, depending on the season -- but honestly, with everything you get, it's worth every penny for a stress-free, fun-packed family getaway. Bottom line: If you're heading to LEGOLAND, stop looking -- this is your spot. Amazing location, amazing suite, amazing staff, and unforgettable family memories!

Love Legoland .... It's a chill park to visit. The food options are great inside the park the drink…read moreoptions are a rip off! I would say bring your own drinks, water , soda from outside the park.... $5.00 for a Dasani water and $7.49 for a medium fountain drink is ridiculous. Decided to come during the last weekend of summer , while brick or treat was taking place .... Long lines and just basic Twix and m&ms for waiting in a 30 minute line.... I was hoping for bags of Legos ....i wouldn't recommend it and will definitely not coming during the Halloween festivities... really crowded for Twix and M&Ms.... All in all still a better , cheaper option than Disneyland which is the rip off of rip offs now a days !!!! I would still come to Legoland over All the other parks.... I love the more colorful decors and the crowds . Stayed at the Castle hotel , room was clean loved the wizard theme room. Did not like the restaurant, during lunch all the tables smelled like eggs from the breakfast prior.... It was gross we had to ask for wipe down twice .... For which they were super kind , understanding and accommodating. Like the checking kiosk option but still prefer human interaction.... I'm vintage old school ...like to talk to people when I'm spending money at a resort.

It pains me to write this review as we Love this hotel, but stay away from the 3rd floor especially…read morerooms facing the park as they have air conditioners right outside the windows . Also since they removed the carpeting sounds from whatever maintenance machines inside tend to be loud all the time. The front desk is pretty much useless in solving this for you so please don't make the mistake we did. What is usually a great trip has been rough due to this setup. Advice - call and book the rooms furthest away from elevator and air conditioners. *we chose these rooms since they were remodeled and had a new theme. So not worth it. The rest of the hotel experience remains fun and exciting.

We are brand new, premium season pass holders for Legoland, since it's been in our backyard for 2…read moreyears now, I have had my eye on it! I just bit the bullet and got a season pass bc I feel like it was really expensive for one day we could never make a whole day for and now we can just pop in here and there for a few hours. We have already gone twice and can't wait to explore more of the park for the rest of the duration of our pass: Pros- so far it's been great for my 3 year old, lots of attractions outside the rides, and a few rides she's interested in. A couple of great playgrounds inside and splash pads. -Parking is huge, and most spots are within a 5 min walk to the front entrance. -The entrance is really quick, have not waited at all Cons- the top tier season pass still doesn't get you in the quick line for brick or treat street -I find myself getting very lost in the park and not entirely sure where I am, possibly a newbie thing, but. more "you are here" signs would be awesome! - During busy times it was quite overstimulating for me, folks running around in every direction, trying to figure out where I am going and keep track of my 3 years old. Lot's of strollers and wagons everywhere (we're not a stroller family, personal choice for my 3 year old haha) -So far the employees I have asked questions to have not been able to answer them (not a big deal) but it's been confusing. Also I find the app a little clunky, esp when brand new trying to get a guest pass, ect Can't wait to see more of the attractions, rides, try the food, and experience Brick or treat more, hopefully some of those cons will be redirected!

We came during a weekday and a lot of attractions and rides were simply closed. This place reminded…read moreme of a larger small town fair rather than an amusement park. Games that cost 30 bucks, extra options every themed area, minimum vegetarian and vegan options, and just an overall "meh" style park. I think if you've got kids 8 and under, thisbplace would rock for them. Otherwise, I'd save thr extra and go to Disney.

What a great place to bring my granddaughter. The water was refreshing. Plenty of room for her to…read moreswim. There are plenty of chairs.

Most everything. Super clean. Lifeguards should try to keep kids out of lap lanes is my only…read moresuggestion.

We stayed at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort last week to try Ponto Lago for restaurant week. The resort…read moreis stunning and staff is very hospitable and welcoming. The front desk welcomes you and goes over the layout of the resort very well as it's very big! They also offered a golf cart tour. The amenities are great and the restaurant Ponto Lago was amazing. They have a 4 course dining options for $60 during restaurant week. I highly recommend recommend visiting the Resort and restaurant as its worth the visit!

On May 15, 2026, what should have been a relaxing dinner at Ember & Rye at Park Hyatt Aviara became…read morean incredibly upsetting experience. My husband had just finished working six consecutive shifts at the fire department, and we were simply looking forward to a nice evening together. As we entered the parking lot, two men in a golf cart crossed in front of our vehicle. My husband honked, and there was later a brief verbal exchange about what had happened. There were no threats or physical confrontation from us, and we believed the matter was over. Later, while we were still seated at our dinner table, a woman we had never met approached us and began questioning us about the parking-lot interaction. She told us that she and her husband were club members, repeatedly referenced their membership, said she had never seen us there before, and told us she "didn't want any problems in the future." I cannot speak to what she intended, but the encounter made both of us feel intimidated, unwelcome, and extremely uncomfortable. We later learned that an Aviara Country Club member event was being held at the restaurant that evening. After dinner, we discovered that our vehicle had been extensively damaged while parked on the property. Carlsbad Police investigated, and surveillance footage from the property documented what occurred. An individual associated with the earlier parking-lot encounter became the alleged suspect during the investigation. Our vehicle ultimately sustained nearly $15,000 in repair costs. I am intentionally not identifying anyone or making any statement about guilt. I am simply describing what my husband and I experienced that evening. What has disappointed us most is Park Hyatt Aviara's response afterward. I personally contacted hotel management and was told that Hyatt was cooperating with police, which we appreciated. We were also told that someone from Aviara Golf Club management would contact us to discuss what happened. That call never came. I understand that a hotel cannot control the actions of every person on its property, and I am not assigning legal responsibility to Hyatt. My concern is how we were treated as guests after such a serious and disturbing experience. We experienced an uncomfortable confrontation during dinner, left to discover nearly $15,000 in damage to our vehicle, and had to involve law enforcement. Yet we never felt the level of concern, communication, or follow-through we expected from a five-star property. That is what has been most disappointing. We chose Park Hyatt Aviara because we expected exceptional hospitality and guest care consistent with the Park Hyatt name. Instead, we left feeling uncomfortable, unsupported, and profoundly disappointed. I sincerely hope Park Hyatt Aviara considers how guests are cared for when something goes seriously wrong during their visit.