The Best Places to Drink and Stay in Encinitas
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The best places to drink and stay in Encinitas, according to the experts: Forbes Travel Guide and Michelin Guide have both weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas comes out on top.
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A modernist resort on a coastal bluff between San Diego and Orange County, Alila Marea sits just high enough above the Pacific that even the pool feels like a vantage point. Rooms run toward calm minimalism with floor-to-ceiling windows, and not every one faces the water directly, though the tradeoff is rarely painful. The spa, a poolside bar, and VAGA Restaurant round out the property for guests who'd rather not leave.
The awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide: Forbes Recommended
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels
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Four rooms, each named for a classical element, in a rebuilt 1958 modernist house a short drive up the coast from San Diego. Twelve Senses is a tiny, philosophy-forward retreat whose design draws on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner, which is either exactly your thing or something you'll spend the weekend quietly Googling. The Michelin Guide has it among its selected hotels, which fits the energy of a place that clearly has a point of view.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels