La Costa Resort & Spa

La Costa Resort & Spa is nestled in the coastal foothills of Carlsbad, California, just 30 minutes north of San Diego and 90 minutes south of Los Angeles. Since 1965, the 400-acre Spanish colonial–style retreat has retained a loyal clientele among
Hollywood celebrities, sports figures, and other discriminating travelers by closely guarding guests’ privacy while pampering them with discreet, personalized service in a picturesque village setting.

La Costa’s 100,000 square feet of meeting and function space, designed to foster breakthrough thinking, also provides ideal settings for informal networking. Indoors, up-to-theminute technology ensures sophisticated presentations. Groups flow freely between the indoors and out, thanks to the always-agreeable San Diego weather, inspiring views, and
fresh coastal air.

Long renowned for its golf courses, tennis programs, and spa, the resort now welcomes groups of up to 1,000 in the Costa del Sol Ballroom—at 18,000 square feet, the largest in northern San Diego County. Altogether, more than 100,000 square feet for events includes the Vista Terrace, Garden Pools, and La Costa Conference Center’s supremely flexible Poinsettia Ballroom, breakout rooms, boardrooms, and state-of-the-art Executive Learning Center.

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Posted Aug 13, 2010 by denisec
Subscribe - RSS Feed CARLSBAD, Calif. (July 29, 2010) - Affirming its commitment to bringing a new level of environmental consciousness to San Diego County, La Costa Resort and Spa has earned a certification from Green Seal, which provides science-based environmental certification standards across vast industries. La Costa is the 17th certified hotel in California and the only certified hotel in San Diego.

"La Costa offers guests a taste of the Southern California coastal lifestyle, making it our responsibility to protect our natural resources and be good stewards of our environment," said Paul McCormick, general manager of La Costa. "We are thrilled that our vibrant sustainability program has met the criteria for this certification and it is our goal to continue on this path of environmental consciousness."

Sustainable highlights include:

In an effort to reduce, reuse and recycle, La Costa has one of the first kitchens in San Diego to install the eCorect Food Waste Decomposition System, which dehydrates food waste to produce soil that is suitable for landscape use on the golf course and in hotel plant and flowerbeds. These compost machines handle 182,000 pounds of food scraps per year.
As a leader in reusable resources, La Costa is one of the longest standing users of reclaimed water in San Diego. To decrease the impact on the environment and use less water, La Costa uses 2.2 gpm faucets and aerators, 1.6 gpf toilets and 2.5 gpm showerheads. Additionally, the plants and trees on property are tolerant of local weather conditions and adhere to local limitations on watering.
The resort features "smart" thermostats in most guestrooms, which saves energy in unoccupied rooms. Additionally, La Costa uses energy-efficient lighting and web-based computerized controls on pool and spa heaters to minimize gas use. Furthermore, all golf course equipment operates entirely on biodegradable oil.
La Costa offers a recycling program for guests and staff, recycling all materials that are accepted locally.
The resort uses environmentally preferable cleaning products.
La Costa caters to groups meeting on property by providing local and/or organic foods at functions and events, upon request, reducing the group's carbon footprint.

Through these initiatives, La Costa has reduced a significant amount of electricity, gas and water usage on property. In 2010, La Costa's electric impact (kilowatts) was down 2.1 percent from 2009 and 11.7 percent from 2008; gas was down 7.0 percent from 2009 and 13.4 percent from 2008; and water (resort gallons) was down 8.3 percent from 2009 and 34.6 percent from 2008. Through aggressive use of computerized energy management systems, green lighting and staff training, La Costa saved enough electricity in 2008 to power 200 homes.

About La Costa Resort and Spa
La Costa brings a taste of the coastal California lifestyle to each and every visitor. Touched by fresh ocean breezes and set within a lovely 400-acre village, La Costa is a place where people can escape the everyday to experience a life of play, leisure and business productivity. Reclining with a loved one in the spa courtyard, playing with children at Splash Landing, discovering tennis or yoga for the very first time, or reconnecting with family over S'more making - La Costa provides an idyllic setting for creating special memories. Escape to La Costa for a business meeting or retreat and take advantage of 100,000 square feet of function space as well as a variety of informal networking settings. For more information on La Costa Resort and Spa, call (800) 854-5000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (800) 854-5000      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or visit [url]www.lacosta.com[/url].
About KSL Resorts
Founded in 1992, KSL Resorts manages seven time-honored resorts with outstanding recreational amenities including spa, golf, tennis and ski. Each is refined yet unpretentious, rich in legacy and genuine in service. The KSL Resorts portfolio of properties includes:
Hotel del Coronado (San Diego, Calif.)
Beach Village at The Del (San Diego, Calif.)
La Costa Resort and Spa (Carlsbad, Calif.)
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa (Rancho Mirage, Calif.)
Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa (Vail, Colo.)
Barton Creek Resort & Spa (Austin, Texas)
The Homestead (Hot Springs, Va.)
For more information, call (866) KSL-7727 or visit [url]www.kslresorts.com[/url]. Posted Apr 6, 2010 by Elite News Team
Subscribe - RSS Feed CARLSBAD, Calif. (April 5, 2010) - Paul McCormick has been appointed vice president and general manager of La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., an inspiring meeting destination and tranquil retreat for families, golf enthusiasts and spa goers alike. McCormick brings more than 23 years of extensive resort, club and golf experience to the property and has been a valued leader of KSL Resorts for more than 12 years.

Most recently, McCormick was vice president and managing director of Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas, a position he held for three years.

Prior to joining Barton Creek, McCormick served as vice president and general manager of La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West, where he oversaw 1,000 combined hotel rooms and condos, nine golf courses, two extensive club operations, real estate and brokerage offices, a full-service spa and numerous food, beverage and retail outlets. Preceding his role at La Quinta, McCormick was special projects director at La Costa Resort and Spa and vice president and general manager of Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, a golf resort in Northern Michigan. He has also worked in management positions at Grove Park Inn Resort in Asheville, NC; Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas; Grand Hyatt Waliea Resort & Spa in Maui; Hyatt Regency Waikoloa Resort & Spa on the Big Island, Hawaii; and Hyatt Regency Waikiki on Oahu.

McCormick is originally from North Tonawanda, N.Y., a suburb of Niagara Falls. He received a bachelor's degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Casino Management from the University of Las Vegas. After graduation, McCormick moved to Hawaii with Hyatt Resorts before joining KSL Resorts in 1998. Posted Dec 5, 2008 by Elite News Team
Subscribe - RSS Feed New villas and meeting venues make resort a viable option for groups up to 600

CARLSBAD, Calif. " December 2, 2008 " When it comes to meetings, La Costa Resort and Spa is ready to take on the big ones. With the recent completion of 136 Villas and Villas Suites, coupled with new outdoor meeting space and the largest ballroom in North San Diego, La Costa is now a major contender for companies seeking large-scale meetings at a world-class Southern California spa and golf resort.

La Costa joins a list of very few golf and spa resorts in California that can accommodate groups up to 600, says George Allen, director of group sales. While we were always strong with smaller regional groups, we are now able to attract national conferences on a much larger scale.

The completion of the Villa and Villa Suites at La Costa brings the resorts total guest room count to 610 from the previous 474. The spacious villas feature kitchens with Viking appliances and cozy living areas perfect as an office away from the office or a place to entertain. Saltillo pavers, fireplaces and patios complement the Villas charming Spanish colonial architecture and dcor. The villas offer groups an intimate option for board meetings or small gatherings as well as an excellent choice for incentive groups, VIPs or senior management attendees.

Expansive indoor and outdoor meeting venues balance the increased room count and provide numerous options for group activities. In 2008, the resort introduced the Vista Terrace, a stunning outdoor venue overlooking the golf course, and the Garden Pools, a tranquil setting for afternoon or early evening cocktail receptions. With an average daily temperature of 70 degrees, there are few greater places to host outdoor events.

Especially attractive to larger groups, is the 18,000 square-foot Costa Del Sol Ballroom, which is the largest in North San Diego County and is divisible into smaller meeting rooms of varying sizes. Rounding out the meeting space is the La Costa Conference Center with 15 rooms of varying sizes on two levels, the 8,140 square-foot Poinsettia Ballroom and the Executive Learning Center, a high-tech meeting arena perfect for speaking engagements and sales training.

With over 100,000 square feet of meeting space, La Costa boasts the largest ratio of meetings to guest rooms in California, says Allen. Whats more, since the resort is situated on 400 acres, the property continues to have the spacious, open feel of a coastal retreat even when larger groups are in-house.

Another advantage of having a large amount of space is that La Costa is able to offer groups an unparalleled variety of programs, amenities and resources right on its campus.
Some examples include:
- Group yoga led by staff from the Chopra Center at La Costa, experts in the field of mind/body healing
- Fitness breaks with certified trainers from La Costas state-of-the-art Athletic Club
- Feng Shui beauty tips and makeovers by stylists from world renowned Yamaguchi Salon
- Golf flexibility and swing workshops with Roger Fredericks of the La Costa Golf Academy, a renowned instructor who has worked with many tour pros
- Innovative spa programs that indulge, inspire and invigorate at Americas first full-service resort spa
- Tennis clinics and competitions on courts that have hosted the worlds top players including Maria Sharapova and Venus and Serena Williams
- Cooking classes with La Costas stellar culinary team

The availability of such a wealth of resources on-property is a benefit for many groups, says Allen. Not only is it convenient, but many times results in a substantial cost savings.

About La Costa Resort and Spa
La Costa brings a taste of the coastal California lifestyle to each and every visitor. Touched by fresh ocean breezes and set within a lovely 400-acre village, La Costa provides an idyllic setting for creating special memories. Amenities include the 43,000 square foot Spa at La Costa, 610 spacious guest rooms, a Clubhouse with fitness center, two restaurants and various cafes, and two championship golf courses. Only at La Costa will guests find such a large coastal playground, such variety of recreation, such relaxed comfort and such fun. For more information on La Costa Resort and Spa, call (800) 854-5000 or visit www.lacosta.com.