Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
Encinitas, California, United States
Set on the coastal bluffs of Southern California, this oceanfront, adults-only resort embodies the region's relaxed beach culture. With direct access to six miles of sandy beach and the lively community of Encinitas nearby, it offers a peaceful retreat where guests can unwind and connect with nature. Ideal for surf enthusiasts, couples on a romantic getaway and wellness seekers seeking rejuvenation, the resort provides luxurious amenities, curated experiences and a commitment to sustainability.
Rooms and suites
Featuring 130 rooms and suites inspired by the coastline, the accommodations showcase contemporary design and coastal charm. With natural materials and floor-to-ceiling windows framing ocean views, each room offers a relaxing retreat.
Options include Ocean View Rooms, Lagoon View Rooms, Coastline View Rooms, Fire Pit Rooms, Studio Rooms and the Ponto and Grandview Suites. Guests seeking extra space and luxury can choose the premier suites, which provide direct ocean views, separate living areas and expansive outdoor spaces — ideal for special occasions or extended stays. Some rooms feature private patios or balconies overlooking the ocean, Batiquitos Lagoon or gardens.
Amenities and experiences
VAGA Restaurant & Bar for modern Californian cuisine inspired by local waters and farms, The Pocket for craft cocktails and light bites with ocean views and The Coffee Box for locally roasted espresso drinks and beach picnic essentials.
Spa Alila featuring treatments with indigenous minerals and botanicals in five treatment rooms, men's and women's saunas and a relaxation space; services include facials and body rituals.
Oceanfront infinity pool open year-round, private stairway to Ponto State Beach, Beach Concierge offering chairs, umbrellas and local tips.
Complimentary use of surfboards selected with help from surfer Rob Machado, surfing lessons, kayaking the Seven Sea Caves and paddleboarding in the La Jolla Ecological Reserve.
Cycling along Highway 101 with electric-assist bikes, golfing at top courses with ocean views.
Open-air biplane flights over the coast.
Modern workout equipment and yoga mats, complimentary morning wellness experiences like beach yoga.
Permanent exhibit by artist-in-residence Aaron Chang showcasing scenes of sea and shore, surfboard wall panels by local board shaper Brian Szymanski.
How to get here
Located along Highway 101 between Encinitas and Carlsbad, the resort is approximately a 35-minute drive north of San Diego International Airport (SAN). Valet parking is available, and the nearby Coaster train station connects to downtown San Diego and other coastal towns. Downtown Encinitas, with its sidewalk cafés, boutiques and art galleries, is just minutes away. Guests reach Ponto State Beach via a private stairway.
