Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, A Hyatt Resort in Encinitas, California

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas sits directly on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with a private staircase down to South Ponto Beach. The hotel's infinity pool offers panoramic ocean views and is accompanied by a pool bar serving drinks and snacks. Guests also have access to a hot tub, cold plunge, and barrel sauna adjacent to the pool area.

The resort's main restaurant, VAGA, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner under the direction of a San Diego native Executive Chef. A second casual dining spot, The Pocket, offers a bar menu and cocktails with ocean views. The coffee shop provides pastries and coffee for a quick bite, and in-room breakfast delivery is available.

The full-service spa offers body treatments, facials, massages, and spa packages, with a relaxation lounge and locker rooms. Complimentary yoga classes are held daily overlooking the ocean, and guests can borrow e-bikes, surfboards, and bicycles at no extra charge. The fitness center is equipped with Peloton bikes and free weights.

All rooms face the ocean side of the building and include a private balcony or patio, with many featuring a personal fire pit. Rooms are air-conditioned with soundproofing, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and spacious showers. The hotel also offers accessible rooms with roll-in showers and grab bars.

The resort is a 5-minute walk from South Ponto Beach and within 22 km of Torrey Pines State Reserve. Guests can walk to the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve or bike to nearby Leucadia State Beach. The hotel provides complimentary valet parking and has a 24-hour front desk and concierge.

Beachfront: Direct access to South Ponto Beach via private staircase

Dining: VAGA restaurant with San Diego native Executive Chef

Wellness: Complimentary yoga, e-bikes, surfboards, and full-service spa

Rooms: Ocean-view rooms with private fire pits

Activities: Heated infinity pool, cold plunge, barrel sauna