 The resort was constructed with an 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course and a spa, which was rated a top resort spa by Zagat in 2001 and "Condé Nast Traveler" in 2002.The Aviara Golf Club, designed by Arnold Palmer, was honored with Golf Magazine's 2004 Gold Medal Resorts Award and ranked on Golf Digest's Top 75 Golf Resorts.It is considered one of Palmer's best golf courses.