Great time of year to visit and and it is a family friendly resort. Your enjoyment of the pool will depend on resiliency once you get out of the water into the cool air. I would definitely recommend a car - espicially if you plan on staying 11 nights. Being from Canada, 11 days anywhere in California is not too long ! That being said 11 days in Carlsbad may be a bit much - it all depends on how much day tripping your willing/wanting to do and how restless the kids get. You could consider splitting the trip and staying a little further north and enjoy a drive on the pacific hwy. Some attractions to consider; San Diego Zoo LEGO Land Sea World La Jolla Cove Gas Lamp Quarters Mission Bay

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The family suite had a sitting area in the king bedroom part - along with small refrigerator. No microwave. The family suite is really 2 attached rooms - one room with bath & 2 doubles, and then the other room has the living room & bedroom with king. Each area has their own bathroom with tub and shower. I think there are more expensive rooms that actually have kitchens - they are more like condos.

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I am not sure, so requesting is probably smart. I do know the Plaza rooms do not have bathtubs (at least mine did not) though it had a super-nice shower with multiple showerheads.

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I had a massage scheduled and was a bit shocked to discover they DID have a day pass. It’s hidden away with a little cafe, pool, and a small room with water coming down from the ceiling I was told I had to try. The water comes down forceful but divine on a sore back. I would love to spend a day with a group of friends in this oasis.

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Not sure about the shuttle. Yes the beach is close to the resort. It's a public beach so I'm pretty sure you need to bring all your own chairs and towels. The resort has an amazing pool area with water slides. Go down the street to broken yolk cafe for breakfast before you hit the beach!

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