The best part of going to Legoland Water Park with kids is to have your husband be in charge of the…read morekids.....the whole day....and you just chill there and sip your drink. We have been coming to this water park the whole summer and it has been an amazing experience. If you come early, there are plenty of umbrellas and chairs to choose from. The water is usually warm and we usually battle with our kids cause they never want to go home. Our favorite part is the wave pool where you get to enjoy and relax on a wavy pool while laughing at your kids getting slapped by the wave near the shore. They're the ones who like being tossed around by the wave. We also like the water pad where the water squirts or creates multiple water arcs, and kids just run around and get wet. This is the place where parents can just sit or lay under umbrellas while watching their kids. We rented a cabana once when we had family guests from Texas. There was a breastfeeding baby so we thought, a cabana would be great, and it was. the server took us to our cabana and explained everything. You really do not need to go anywhere to get food. You just text your server what you want and the server will get the food for you. We also got two free Legoland towels and a huge Legoland bag. We'll be going back as soon as it opens again for the next summer. Totally worth it.

This is an awesome park. We went during off season and enjoyed the ample seating and water space…read more There were lots of lifeguards around despite the low attendance of patrons. The food is pretty good inside at the Beach Front Grill. Their options are a California burrito, turkey wrap (my personal fav) and a veggie wrap along with some kids items (pizza, quesadilla, etc.) There's also personal cabanas you can rent for $200 where you get a fridge and personalized service. Make sure you rent ahead of time, however. There are lots of chairs and lounge chairs with huge umbrellas over to protect you from the sun, but I expect this place to be packed during the summer so you may want to bring your personal handheld sun umbrella. Lockers are available and free life vests. Again, likely to go quickly during the summer. Highly recommend coming during off season, but make sure to check Legolands website as it isn't open all the time.

The price is high for a small park but it is cute and has a great lazy river and water slides. No…read moretowels so bring your own. Needs some work on the bottom of the lazy river and the surfer area. Not enough rafts were made available most of the time we were there. Some people were going against the flow in the lazy river (which is stated in the rules that it is against the rules to do so) and lifeguards did not enforce this policy. Otherwise, it is a nice small park for the area.

I like The Wave…read more This place has been around since I was in High School, so damn near 30 years now. Back then, it was a fun way to spend an afternoon. Now, it's a pretty good place to bring the kids for a few hours of cool swimming on a hot day. The park is small, limited to a large pool for regular swimming, a splash pad for younger kids, a three story tower with multiple slides, a quick flowing lazy river, and the aforementioned wave machine. On crowded days, you can end up brushing elbows in the water with strangers, and it can be a 10 minute wait for a slide. But, even in the middle of summer, I never felt like it was too packed to cause any problems. Prices are reasonable. Around $70 will get you a season pass that will let you come all summer. And, if you're like me, there's a $11 Happy Hour option that let's you hang out for a couple of hours before the pool closes ... a perfect once or twice a week choice to bring young kids that want to swim, but you don't want them baking too long in the sun. The pool itself is as clean as you'd expect; the surrounding area has some wear and tear, but nothing too bad considering the age of the place. And all of the lifeguards are well trained, very attentive, and still friendly while doing the unenviable task of making sure people don't get overly rowdy. All-in-all, The Wave isn't as grand as a Raging Rivers or the water park at LegoLand, but it's still well priced and fine enough to keep your kids cool and happy. I'm sure I'll be back next summer.

An update is long overdue...and it's 3 stars. I should've written an update when it was a solid 5…read morestars but this summer (2025), the City of San Marcos partnered with Premier Aquatics and unfortunately, sometimes with change, things go a bit downhill. Before Premier Aquatics, there were plenty of chairs and lounge chairs in the shade, the pool was open during the summer 7 days a week, 12-5, and every Friday night was 'Family Nights' from 6-8. The lifeguards brought out a huge obstacle course and all the kids loved it. Not anymore. The pool is open less hours for recreational swim. M-Th 12-3. F-Su 12-5. There are way less chairs, and no more 'Family Nights'. It's pretty obvious why the rec hours are limited...Premier Aquatics makes more money off swim lessons than they do with recreational swim. They offer more pool passes at different price points, but none of them are through the City of San Marcos. You're buying it straight through Premier Aquatics. My kids still enjoy it, but....meh. 3 stars.

Weekend hours are 6ish to 2:30. I wish it stayed open later in the day. Great little pool.read more

This review is based on our Spa experience only!…read more I loved every minute being here! The staff were great, everything was so clean and organized in the women's locker room. We came just for the day and it was worth every penny! I love how they allow you to leave and come back that's always nice. There's plenty of parking and i believe you can ask to be taken to your car via golf cart lol I really enjoyed my time here to celebrate my birthday! My masseuse Maria was 10/10!!!! I highly highly recommend her! Omg i have never had a massage that good! She worked on the areas i told her i had tension and the oil they used was so delicious! It had juniper and it was just magical. We'll definitely return!

We came to stay over our son's spring break this year. The grounds are nice and extremely large!…read moreUnfortunately, for me, that's where it ends... our room was situated at the far end of the resort, on the golf course. Golf course maintenance crews are up and at it, around 6:30 in the morning(!!). Needless to say, we didn't get much sleep and, when asked to change rooms, they were booked and had nothing available for us. As for dining... "room service" is a joke where you order online, get charged $40 for them to bring it to your room and, it's cold by the time it gets there. We had Easter brunch at Vue which was just ok. I got the eggs Benedict which, when cut open, revealed clear runoff of barely cooked egg - instantly made my hunger disappear. My husband's breakfast, the chorizo scramble, and son's breakfast, pancakes, were totally fine and edible. For the amount of money it is to stay here, I think it's 1000% overrated and we'll skip it next time we're in SD, for sure. There's really no need to come here.

OMG, where do I even start?! We stayed in the 2‑bedroom, 2‑bathroom suite at Grand Pacific…read morePalisades Resort, and it was literally perfect for our family of six! The condo was HUGE, super clean, and had everything we could possibly need -- honestly, I think we could've hosted a small party in there! The location is insane -- walking distance to LEGOLAND, and there's even a secret pathway that leads straight to the parking entrance. Talk about convenience! No "are we there yet?!" from the kids because it was just a hop, skip, and a jump away. The resort itself is amazing -- our suite was right by the playground, so the kids were entertained while we got a tiny breather. And the best part? We could watch LEGOLAND fireworks right from our room at night. Ping pong, games, and laughter galore -- this place is basically a kid paradise... and a slight adult paradise too because the beds were comfy. And the staff? Absolutely the sweetest ever! They were so friendly and helpful, and one of the ladies even went out of her way and bought a cake for my daughter's birthday -- I mean, can you even?! That was the sweetest thing ever and really made our trip extra special. and not to mention smore packages and u can have smore night!! Price-wise, the 2‑bedroom, 2‑bathroom suite for a Friday/Saturday night is typically around $400-$500+, depending on the season -- but honestly, with everything you get, it's worth every penny for a stress-free, fun-packed family getaway. Bottom line: If you're heading to LEGOLAND, stop looking -- this is your spot. Amazing location, amazing suite, amazing staff, and unforgettable family memories!

Enjoyed a one night stay with the kids. The one bedroom suite was perfect for our family of 4. Our…read moreroom included a kitchen (w stove, oven, full fridge, microwave and cookware), dining table, pull out couch and patio. Located near the fun activities- family pool, playground, activity room, game room and fitness center. I would love to come back when the Carlsbad Flower Fields are in full bloom since the resort sits right above the fields. The views must be amazing!

Overall Lego land is super charming and I loved the vibe however it's just kinda crappy for 100 per…read moreperson. Like i know it's marketed towards children but the general lack of thought when it comes to the details of the park is kinda annoying. like the merch is abysmal at best. Non of their shirts are cute or reference funny parts from the movies, and similarly the music they play is so boring. it's just classical music. like are you trying to put my to sleep bro, every movie lego comes out with has a fire soundtrack and we're not using it??? and additionally one of legos biggest attractions is the miniature world/ diorama but it's literally filthy. I literally saw the diorama 10 years ago and it's just as nasty. there's literally cobwebs in between each structure and dust collecting on every surface. The structure with water features were covered in layers of debris that I know have been there for at least a couple weeks. I know it's probably costly and time consuming to clean lego structures but is this not lego land. i'm paying 100 dollars per person to see the MGM grand covered in leaf litter. it's just unfortunate. wipe it down, spray it i don't care just do SOMETHING. actually i do care.

We stayed at the Legoland Castle hotel for the first time recently and we had a fantastic time…read more When you go to book the hotel you'll notice that it is a little bit on the pricier end (Though it is still cheaper than staying in a Disneyland hotel and it provides more!) We went back-and-forth with if we wanted to stay there and pay that cost, or if we should stay at another local hotel for our visit. We are glad that we stayed at the hotel. Though the price is high, they provide a lot of great entertainment and things for the children to do right within the hotel. Also, the theming for the hotel is so cool for kids. We loved that there were two separated spaces for adults and kids. We ate at the hotel as well for breakfast and dinner. The food was good enough. It wasn't great, but it wasn't bad at all.

This park is super cute and it well suited for families with children from 3 - 10 years old (though…read moreeveryone can enjoy it.) The park is very well thought out, and there are numerous rides and attractions that children can enjoy. there are also areas where children can play with Lego. One of the things that I really liked was how most lines were relatively short, and some even had play areas within the line for children to hang out in a while. Their parents waited in line. This park is very open and spacious. It has a very relaxing environment that makes you feel at peace. There aren't very many thrilling rides. But that's not what this part is about. I would definitely recommend this for families with smaller children.

I love LEGOLAND! We used to live close by to the park, but our girls were girl by the time like a…read moreland came around. Now that our grandchildren are here, I have the privilege to be able to take them when they are available. I love that the park is so close to where my grandchildren live. I am able to take them sometimes after school for even just a couple of hours since we have an annual pass we can go anytime. I love that. The park is not too big that I can take them around the park easily. I haven't taken the kids to the waterpark located in LEGOLAND. I will leave that up to their mom to take them. Customer service varies. During today's visit I had a couple of employees that just aren't personable. There's a lot more pros than cons so I will give them that. Like anything else anywhere else the food and snack prices are very high. The good thing is they allow you to bring outdoor food and drink. I would return specially for some apple fries. If you haven't tried them yet. Make sure you do. I will continue to return to LEGOLAND as long as my grand kiddos, still wish to visit LEGOLAND. I noticed a few new rides and a little mini CVS kiosk.

Most everything. Super clean. Lifeguards should try to keep kids out of lap lanes is my only…read moresuggestion.

This is a great pool. They've got a massive parking lot. The staff are high school kids, so don't…read moreexpect much. The pool is perfect for younger kids, which I have. It's got a huge sloped entry for little ones to safely play if they aren't quite swimming just yet. There are swimming lanes and a big area for kids who are swimming to jump in, splash around, and play. The splash pad is awesome. It's got a lot of different features making it very entertaining. The pool and deck are really clean and seating is limited with not a ton of shade.

The service was amazing. The food was great. You get validated parking if you dine here and I would…read moredine here again. The chef gave us so many complimentary dishes which made me realize we should have ordered less dishes. And dare I say it, the kids menu dishes were kind of fire too.

Dated property unfortunately. No really upgrade as Globalist but the hotel was pretty booked with…read moreconferences. No really a view except a side road where golf carts driving by. Water pressure was pathetically low for a Park Hyatt hotel. The room is def not soundproof. You can easily hear people walking by in hallway. Slippers they provide are very thin as well compared to other PH slippers. Have low expectations coming in and you will be fine.