Perched on a Pacific bluff 30 minutes north of downtown San Diego in Encinitas — Alila Marea opened in 2021 and immediately set a new standard for California coastal resort design. VAGA Restaurant & Bar from James Beard Award finalist chef Claudette Zepeda anchors the food program; the oceanfront pool and fire pits, private beach access, and Spa Alila make it one of the premier resort experiences in Southern California. Featured in CNT and T+L best-new lists.
Why We Chose It
Perched on a Pacific bluff 30 minutes north of downtown San Diego, Alila Marea opened in 2021 and set a new standard for California coastal resort design. VAGA Restaurant from James Beard Award finalist Claudette Zepeda anchors the food program. Oceanfront pool, fire pits, private beach access, and Spa Alila complete the Hyatt luxury experience.
What Stands Out
- Pacific blufftop setting
- VAGA by chef Claudette Zepeda
- Spa Alila and oceanfront pool
- Private beach access
- Hyatt luxury collection