Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

"Located in Encinitas, California, Alila Marea features a 'surf butler' to assist with board selection and surf conditions. The hotel also partners with a surf school for lessons and showcases ocean-related art by Aaron Chang."

"World of Hyatt Globalist members, the highest tier of Hyatt’s loyalty program, are entitled to space-available upgrades even to suites before they arrive at the hotel to check in. That might mean bumping up from a standard king room to an ocean-view suite at the Pacific Ocean–facing Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, California." - Chris Dong

"Encinitas beaches are some of the best in the world, and this minimalist property makes the most of the world-class ocean views. It manages to feel inviting and elevated, but not ostentatious or sterile, and the Venn diagram of guests is that center slice where CEOs meet surfers. Guests may be wearing wetsuits by day, but at night it’s more Patek Philippe; with no kid’s pool or menus at any of the on-site eateries, Alila Marea caters to high-net-worth adults and couples more than Gen Z or Alpha. By utilizing a lot of natural materials like fiber rugs and reclaimed wood, no room is exactly the same—but the showstoppers are the ones with ocean views.This is the type of place to celebrate a milestone birthday or anniversary, leaving the kids at home and having that extra glass of wine while watching the sun set over the Pacific. It’s more laid-back than Laguna Beach, but just as luxurious." - Archana Ram, Beth Demmon

"This beachfront resort in the World of Hyatt portfolio has 130 guest rooms — and most of them feature Pacific Ocean views. The resort fee covers a range of properly appealing inclusions, such as transportation within a 3-mile radius, a daily yoga class, and rentals of e-bikes, surfboards, and wetsuits." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"At Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, California, minibar options benefit ocean-related charities, with proceeds supporting gender equity and social justice work." - Nora Zelevansky