North County San Diego is set to welcome a new luxury destination with the debut of Hotel Solea, an Autograph Collection property, opening Spring 2026 in Carlsbad, California.
A USD 22-million transformation project has reimagined Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, bringing fresh California coastal style to the interior design. Specializing in Villa & Residence Rentals, this exclusive community, just a half-hour north of San Diego, offers a unique resort experience that's been beloved by travellers and local residents for nearly three decades. The just-revealed renovations have transformed all 246 Residence Club villas, as well as the clubhouse, fitness centre and pool area.
With over ten years of experience in top-tier kitchens across the globe, Almayrac brings a refined and innovative approach to the pastry arts, reinforcing the resort's reputation as one of Southern California's premier dining destinations. In her new role, Chef Almayrac will oversee all pastry operations for the award-winning resort, from in-room dining and catering, to leading creative menu development at Park Hyatt Aviara's signature restaurants, Ponto Lago and Ember & Rye.
Iconic Spa Returns to Glory with Uncovered Design Details; Guest Rooms and Meeting Spaces Receive Timeless Refresh Reminiscent of Southern California Elegance.
DKN Hotels today announced the opening of a new rooftop lounge at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad. Located at 3136 Carlsbad Boulevard, Tower39 Rooftop Lounge features signature cocktails crafted with the freshest locally sourced ingredients and beers from local breweries. The menu focuses on fresh salads, small plates featuring tacos, paninis and flatbreads, as well as numerous shareable sides.
Park Hyatt Aviara, the iconic Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Southern California resort, today announces the appointment of Carlos A. Batista, a 20+ year culinary and beverage industry veteran, as director of food & beverage.
Park Hyatt Aviara, the iconic Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Southern California resort, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bryan Hart as director of sales and marketing. A seasoned veteran in the hospitality industry with nearly two decades of experience, Hart oversees sales and marketing strategy to drive overall revenue growth for the resort as it completes the final phase of its $60+ million property-wide transformation with the introduction of Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara.
Completing a $10 million renovation, the upscale oceanfront Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach has put its finishing touches on the refurbishment of all 161 guest rooms and suites, Coast 6450 restaurant, the pool area, outdoor lawn and patio area, front desk, exterior landscaping and meeting spaces.
Enhanced Guest Rooms, Lobby, Beachfront Pool Area, and Amenities Debut at the Only Hotel in North San Diego County that is right on the beach.
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa, the iconic Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond resort situated in Carlsbad, Calif. overlooking the Pacific Ocean, today announces the appointment of Scott Mason as general manager. Now in his 25th year with Hyatt, Mason joins Park Hyatt Aviara from Andaz 5th Avenue in New York City, where he served as general manager for four years.
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, has announced the addition of their newest team member, Rodolfo Salazar, who has stepped into the role of General Manager. He brings with him 16 years of hospitality experience and seven years of working with the Hilton brand.
The SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad has officially opened its doors. Located at 3136 Carlsbad Boulevard, the hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by DKN Hotels of Irvine, California. The 104-suite hotel will feature a rooftop lounge with sweeping ocean views and fire pits. Other hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center, a complimentary breakfast, business services, complimentary Wi-Fi, and two meeting rooms with a combined 1,156 square-feet of functional space.
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a 90-room fully redesigned, full-service hotel just minutes from LEGOLAND California, the famous Carlsbad Flower Fields, the Crossings Golf Course and Carlsbad Premium Outlets, is the latest addition to the Tapestry Collection by Hilton portfolio, one of Hilton's 17 market-leading brands.
Niveesha Hill moved from Illinois to California to take on her role as General Manager for the RAR Hospitality independent property, Carlsbad by the Sea Resort in the Carlsbad Beach area of San Diego. Hill previously worked as a General Manager of the Hyatt Place in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois. She also has a wide variety of hotel and management company experience with Wyndham/Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard/TMI Hospitality and Hilton/Pinnacle. Hill obtained a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois at Springfield and a Master's Degree from Benedictine University Lisle.
20|Twenty, located in the recently unveiled Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, is proud to appoint Michael Levine as the Chef de Cuisine. Chef Michael brings more than 11 years of culinary experience to 20|Twenty specializing in globally inspired and seasonably-sourced fare.
Chef Adam Solowitz brings over a decade of experience to the team at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa and developed a love for food at a young age. Chef Adam's mother owned a deli for 10 years and his father owned a bakery for 25 years, allowing him a first-hand look into the culinary world that fueled his passion for cooking. Before coming to Omni La Costa, our Executive Chef gained experience at prestigious locations such as The Hyatt Regency Phoenix and Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa.
Steven Marchioni, Cape Rey's new restaurant manager for Chandler's, brings diverse restaurant management experience to the team, having supervised restaurants in Newport Beach, San Diego and Carlsbad, including hotel restaurants in Legoland and Westin properties.
Tom Wilson, who brings extensive experience in food and beverage operations, including 14 years at the top Marriott hotels in the county, has been named Cape Rey's new food and beverage director. Originally from England, Tom has spent the past 20 years in the U.S. working in luxury travel and food and beverage management across the country, including leading corporate food and beverage transition teams to open new hotel properties.
New marketing manager, Angela Faringhy, is also a native San Diegan whose new role at Cape Rey brings her back to her SoCal roots. Faringhy grew up in Carlsbad, not far from the resort, and currently lives in North County. Angela received her BS in Business Administration from Sonoma State University. She brings nearly a decade of experience to the Cape Rey team, putting her double degree concentration in marketing and wine business strategies to good use as she develops and supports resort-wide marketing initiatives.
Rita Hornack, a San Diego native who brings more than 20 years of experience in food and beverage management, was named food and beverage outlets director. Previous to Cape Rey, Hornack held management positions at several hotels along the California coast -- from Hyatt Santa Barbara, to InterContinental in Los Angeles and even Hotel del Coronado. Excited to return home to San Diego, Hornack's role at Cape Rey includes managing the day-to-day operations for Chandler's Restaurant, Bar, and In-Room Dining.