About this vendor
Located in Encinitas, CA, Alila Marea Beach Resort is a beachfront destination situated on the coast of California. Couples hosting a wedding here will benefit from luxury accommodations and personalized experiences. Bursting with authentic West Coast charm, this venue is a delight for both short-term and long-term stays. Alila as a brand is focused on wellness, family, food, adventure, the arts, romance, culture, and shopping. With them, fun experiences are oftentimes built into overnight stays, rounding out a getaway package and a truly gratifying stay.
The ocean’s salty breezes can pay a visit at any event held at Alila Marea Beach Resort. Couples can hold their special celebration at the ocean-front bluff, an open-air terrace, a sophisticated ballroom space, or a dedicated function area. The ballroom, which holds a capacity of 200 people, is adorned with artful chandeliers and modern aesthetics. Sliding partitions open into a sun-soaked lounge area, making the room feel open and airy. For those requiring it, receptions and seated dinners can be catered to by the in-house kitchen staff. Altogether, there are numerous facilities on the resort grounds that wedding hosts may find useful.
In preparation for the wedding, couples can opt to spend time at Spa Alila. This tranquil space offers a range of treatments, all optimized for calm-inducing experiences. The on-site restaurant is a testament to fine dining with quality ingredients. Helming the kitchen is the in-house Executive Chef. They are a master at imbuing the region’s atmosphere into the served dishes, providing an experience like no other. The versatility of this venue extends into accommodations as well. Guests staying at Alila Marea Beach Resort will have their choice of 130 coastal and garden view rooms. Both offer a unique and relaxing setting for turning down in the evening. Natural accents like wood and stone elevate the suites, allowing them to blend with the environment outside. With everything combined, couples are sure to find the balance they are looking for with Alila Marea Beach Resort.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Food & Catering
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5
out of 5.01 reviews
We honestly had the best wedding weekend at Alila Marea! I grew up in Leucadia and as soon as I saw this venue being built, I knew I wanted to check it out. Because we got engaged ...
during the pandemic in 2020, our wedding meetings started out on zoom. We got to work closely with Bob and Brian and they were both amazing during the process. We got to visit the venue under total construction with hard hats and vests, and we could still see the vision perfectly. Finally, after two years, we had our dream wedding! It was so amazing that we could have everyone stay together at the hotel. The days before, on, and the day after the wedding we had so much fun at the pool with lunch and cocktails. We had a blast at the beach with the beach boys who set up chairs, towels, water, and sunscreen. The staff treated everyone like royalty. It is also amazing having Vaga available onsite for sit-down family meals.
Bob and Brian were amazing in understanding what we wanted for our day. They made the contract and legal stuff easy, plus always sent us the payment reminders. They were also helpful in getting the room block set up for our guests as well.
Then we were introduced to Amber for the wedding details. We had an amazing time with her at our tasting for the wedding day menu. She was super accommodating to our crazy work schedules. She and all her event staff really spoiled us with delicious foods and wines. She is a busy busy lady, but would always eventually get to the millions of questions we would email her months before our day.
The actual wedding day was perfectly sunny. The hotel staff set up everything as asked. Every guest had water and champagne as they arrived for the cliffside ceremony. The pool staff even tray passed complementary drinks to pool guests during our ceremony asking them to be respectful of the wedding.
All the signage helped direct everyone to the correct places. The cocktail hour was so stunning overlooking the water. We had 125 guests and that was the perfect amount for the venue. I wouldn't suggest more than that. All of the appetizers were delicious and the bar staff was so kind to everyone. Dinner was also delicious. Oh, the baking chef was amazing with our cake as well! Everyone was so happy which made us even happier! We loved that we could keep the party going until midnight at this venue. A huge plus for us! We could not be more pleased with our choice for our wedding day. Lastly, we then jetted off to Bali where we got to stay at the original Alila hotel that this hotel was modeled after. It was the perfect way to spend our honeymoon. Thank you Alila Marea and your amazing event staff!
Contact
2100 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA
Alila Marea Beach Resort