Carlsbad ยท Carlsbad
Omni La Costa Resort
Merv Adelson's 1965 golf and spa resort, where Sinatra and Johnny Carson were regulars; KSL heavily renovated it in the 2000s.
- Built
- 1965La Costa Resort opened in 1965 with 40 units; heavily renovated by KSL ($140 million, 2001-2007) and later Omni.
- Style
- California Mission Revival
- Type
- Resort
- Area
- Carlsbad
- Credentials
- Historic Hotels of America member
The story
Television producer Merv Adelson opened the La Costa Resort in 1965 as a residential resort with a Dick Wilson golf course and a $3 million spa, then believed the largest in the world. Celebrities including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bob Hope and Johnny Carson became regulars, and the resort hosted the Tournament of Champions. Owners since have included Golf Shinko, KSL Resorts and Omni.
Good to know
- Address: 2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009
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Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.