We know, this summer just flew by. But you’re ready for one last hurrah before everyone’s back in school and back to the grind. Sometimes, the answer is right in front of you. A trip to San Diego is just what the doctor ordered. San Diego has perfect weather. Amusement parks galore. There’s even a zoo. Here’s your next family vacation.
The Stay
Just minutes from Lego Land, Park Hyatt Aviara is a luxury resort in San Diego made for a family trip. The hotel features 327 rooms and 43 suites. Some of these suits include private balconies and patios like the Pool Suite and Presidential suite. The property is situated so you be on the Pacific Coast’s beaches or the Aviara gold club. The two main restaurants are Ponto Lago and Ember Rye. Each serves breakfast lunch and dinner with a costal influence. Ponto Lago treats it’s guests to live music from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesdays and Sundays. For a quicker bite or drink, the Pacific Point Lobby bar and Water’s Edge have you covered. Pacific Point Lobby also has live music on Friday’s and Saturday’s 6pm to 9pm.
Family Activities
The grounds include two pools the Ocean View pool deck and the Splash pool deck. The Splash pool has a number of slides to entertain the kids which are open from 11am to 6pm. The Ocean View pool is more for the adults with a recommended age restriction for eighteen and up. If the kids tire of the slides Park Hyatt also has a number of other events like sand castle building contests, dive-in movies, and tennis. Ten minutes from Lego Land also means a quick day trip and then back in time for dinner.
Golf
The Aviara golf club is the only Arnold Palmer designed golf club in California. The course is also home to the LPGA JTBC Classic part of the LPGA Tour. Since the course is designed for the best, Park Hyatt Aviara offers private lessons, group lessons, and on course playing lessons. For an even more intense class the resort offers Kip Puterbaugh’s Aviara Golf Academy. Here you can learn from seven of the top fifty golf instructors in California.
Day of Fun
With 29 rides and activities, Lego Land can entertain the whole family for hours. Some of the attractions include the traditional dragon themed rollercoaster and the Lego Land Driving school. About 40 minutes from Park Hyatt Aviara and 35 from Lego Land, the San Diego Zoo the next stop on your next family vacation. San Diego Zoo collection of wildlife spans from grizzly bear to giraffe. Guided bus tours, Air trams, and mini trains across the park will also help in getting the family from place to place.
FAQ
Q: How far is Park Hyatt Aviara from Lego Land?
A: 3 miles
Q: When does the San Diego Zoo open?
A: The San Diego Zoo opens at 9am.
Q: When does Lego Land Open?
A: Lego Land opens at 10am.