Marea Sessions
A Seaside Concert & Dinner Series
Back for its second year, Alila Marea Beach Resort and legendary concert venue Belly Up present Marea Sessions, a series of intimate seaside music experiences with proceeds going to the Rob Machado Foundation. Enjoy performances by internationally celebrated musicians in a relaxed living room setting at Alila Marea, accompanied by bespoke dining offerings, ocean breezes, and soulful sunsets over the Pacific. Previous shows include sold-out performances by Donavon Frankenreiter, Goth Babe, and Brett Dennen.
2023 Marea Sessions Lineup & Schedule:
Wednesday, June 21, 2023: Silversun Pickups | Purchase Tickets
Thursday, July 20, 2023: Matisyahu | Purchase Tickets
Thursday, August 31, 2023: Allen Stone | Purchase Tickets
6:30pm Doors open
6:30–7:45pm Food & Beverage
7:45–8:00pm Welcome from Rob Machado
8:00–8:30pm Opening artist
8:30–9:15pm Showcase artist
Thank you to our Marea Sessions 2023 sponsors: A New Earth Project, The Momentum, Hoehn Family of Dealerships, Infinium Spirits, C3 Bank
ALILA JOURNEYS
Thrilling Adventure
Admire the Southern California coast
Admire the San Diego coast from above it all with an open-air biplane adventure by San Diego Sky Tours.
THRILLING ADVENTURES
Coastal Fairways
Tee off at San Diego’s top greens, including championship and private club courses, while taking in stellar ocean and canyon views.
Thrilling Adventure
Cycle the Coast
Take one of our electric-assist Electra Go! bikes for a spin along the coast.
THRILLING ADVENTURES
Day at the Beach
Make your beach day even more idyllic with the help of our Beach Concierge.
Local Culture
Discover Artist-In-Residence Aaron Chang
View beach life through Chang’s lens in a permanent exhibit of vivid, often large-scale scenes of sea and shore.
Thrilling Adventure
Learn to Surf Like a Local
Dip a toe into the world of surfing.
THRILLING ADVENTURES
Paddle to Adventure
Explore the Seven Sea Caves set in 75-million-year-old sandstone and La Jolla Ecological Reserve’s abundant marine life.
Celebratory Moments, Holistic Experiences
Poolside Bliss
Soak up the sun on one of our comfortable loungers or catch a sunset by the warmth of our fire pits.
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San Diego Surf Tour
Get an in-depth introduction to the San Diego surf scene.
THRILLING ADVENTURES
Serene Beach Walk
Crowned with breathtaking bluffs, soft white sand stretches along Encinitas for three miles with six beaches along the way.
THRILLING ADVENTURES
Surfboard Quiver
Our quiver of Almond and Firewire surfboards offers a variety of shapes and sizes suitable for all ages and levels.
CELEBRATORY MOMENTS, LOCAL CULTURE
Tour the Craft Beer Capital
Cheers and toast your way along the coast on what Forbes named one of America's most unique beer tours.
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Traverse the Trails
Away from the waves, Southern California’s natural beauty endures on land.
HOLISTIC EXPERIENCES, THRILLING ADVENTURES
Wake Up to Wellness
Start your day inspired with one of Alila Marea’s daily morning wellness experiences that are included in your stay.