Omni La Costa Resort and Spa facts for kids
| Location | Carlsbad, California, USA |
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| Owner | Omni Hotels & Resorts |
| Capacity | 2,100 (tennis) |
| Opened | July 10, 1965 |
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| San Diego Aviators (WTT) (2015–present) World TeamTennis Finals (2017) |
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The Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is a famous hotel and resort in Carlsbad, California. It opened in 1965 and is owned by Omni Hotels & Resorts. This resort is known for its beautiful golf courses and tennis courts. It has hosted many professional golf and tennis tournaments over the years.
Some of the big events held here include PGA Tour golf tournaments and tennis events like the Southern California Open. Today, it hosts events like World TeamTennis matches and the California State Amateur Championship. The Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is also part of Historic Hotels of America. This means it's recognized for its important history. It has also hosted the La Costa Film Festival.
History of the Resort
The Omni La Costa Resort & Spa began in the early 1960s. A real estate developer named Irwin Molasky found an old horse ranch. It was located in the hills near the coast of Southern California.
The idea was to create a resort where families could stay and enjoy many activities. It would offer lessons for all ages. The resort officially opened its doors on July 10, 1965. Back then, a room cost $22 per night. This price included access to golf, tennis, horse stables, and the swimming pool.
Golf Tournaments at La Costa
La Costa has been a popular spot for major golf tournaments. It hosted two important PGA Tour events for many years.
From 1969 to 1998, the resort was home to the Mercedes Championships. This event was originally called the Tournament of Champions. After 1998, this tournament moved to Hawaii.
Then, La Costa was chosen to host a new big event. This was the first WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in 1999. It hosted this event for seven out of eight years. In 2001, the tournament was played in Australia. The event later moved to Arizona in 2007.
In 2010 and 2012, the resort also hosted the Kia Classic. This is an LPGA tour event for women golfers. In 2010, about 43,000 people came to watch the tournament.
Who Has Owned La Costa?
The ownership of the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa has changed several times over the years. Here is a timeline of its owners:
- 1965-1987: Mervyn Adelson and Irwin Molasky
- 1987-2001: Sports Shinko
- 2001-2007: KSL Resorts
- 2007-2010: Whitehall Street Real Estate Funds
- 2010-2013: KSL Capital Partners
- 2013–Present: Omni Hotels & Resorts
