ENCINITAS — Alila Marea Beach Resort has transitioned to an adults-only policy, limiting overnight stays to guests 18 and older, the resort announced Tuesday.
The change, which took effect Friday, makes Alila Marea the only adults-only oceanfront resort in Southern California. According to the resort, the shift aims to enhance its focus on relaxation and wellness with new amenities such as a cold plunge and sauna at the pool, an infrared light therapy room, and expanded dining options.
“We’re excited to introduce new programming tailored specifically for our adult guests’ desire for relaxation, connection, and adventure,” said the resort’s general manager Richard Sorensen.
While accommodations and amenities are now exclusive to adults, visitors under 18 may still attend events and weddings and dine at select restaurants at the resort, which opened its doors in March 2021.
Alila Marea’s transition aligns with similar policies at its other Big Sur and Napa Valley properties.
The luxury resort’s developer, Fenway Capital Advisors, is currently working on a sister project, Marea Village, a mixed-use project with 94 apartment units (including 19 affordable units), a 32-room hotel and six commercial buildings located to the north of Alila Marea.
