Family Fun: Sheraton Carlsbad Resort

With small children in the family, life tends to revolve around adolescent entertainment, most times forcing the parental unit to sacrifice previously held lifestyle standards. But in San Diego, we think hip parents deserve to discover the best of both worlds.

While the Zoo and SeaWorld may be the most famous San Diego attractions for destination family vacations, LegoLand is certainly a top choice, especially with the water park now rushing into its second successful year. When your kids have their hearts set on LegoLand, your first order of action needs to be reserving a family size suite at Sheraton Carlsbad Resort.

Not only is the Sheraton property located mere steps away from the LegoLand park, but this Carlsbad resort offers a host of upscale lifestyle perks to keep mom and pop happy. The Sheraton offers 250 spacious guest rooms and suites with golf course access and coastline views, as well as a fitness center, heated pool and whirlpool spa, complete with a poolside bar, full service Ocean Pearl Spa, and the resort’s signature restaurant Twenty/20 Grill and Wine Bar. Whether little Sammy wants to leave the park early, dad needs a late night glass of fine wine, or mom fakes a headache to experience the Spa, the Sheraton Carlsbad offers a great mix of convenience and class.  

The Ocean Pearl Spa offers a wide range of holistic and organic skin care, massage, and body treatments for both men and women. Surprise your daughter to a day of mommy and me relaxation, or separate from the clan and treat yourself to a much needed mani / pedi escape in peace. Featured treatments range from the gloAge Defense Facial and gloClear Facial to the Organic Beauty Cellulite Wrap and Basalt Stone Massage.

Spa Happy Hour is back at Ocean Pearl this spring and summer. On the third Thursday of every month through October 20th, guests are invited to sip signature cocktails and nosh on scrumptious appetizers while enjoying a variety of 10-minute spa experiences, such as the Peppermint Foot Treatment, Warm Herbal Organic Hand Treatment, Aromatherapy Scalp Massage or the Quick Fix Massage.  Happy Hour prices start at $35 per person, which includes one treatment, two cocktails and light bites.

Twenty/20 Grill and Wine Bar overlooks LegoLand and peers right into the Pacific Ocean on a clear day. Sophisticated in both taste and style, Twenty/20 boasts a diverse wine list, inventive menu and great nightly specials that also make it a hotspot for Carlsbad residents. A few of our favorite starter items include Spicy Hamachi Poke “Nachos,” Chipotle Spiced Baby Back Rip Tips, and Limestone Salad with Chioggia beets, French feta, candied apples and pecans. 10” Hearth Baked Pizzas are also tasty and great for children, such as the simple Three Cheese Pizza or savory Pollo Loco with grilled chicken breast, baby tomatoes, jalapeno, red onion and avocado. For your main entrée, your teens will love the Eighty/20 Cheeseburger or Charred Skirt Steak, while you are advised to order the Roasted Five Spice Barramundi with basil potato puree, button mushrooms, bloomsdale spinach and sauvignon mustard seed sauce.

San Diego Vacation Destination: With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your annual family vacation. And when your kids have their hearts set on LegoLand, your first order of action needs to be reserving a family size suite at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort in San Diego. To make reservations, please call 866.716.8134.

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