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THRILLING ADVENTURES

Admire the Southern California coast

Duration

From 20 minutes

Guests

1

Dress code

Resort casual

Experience

Admire the San Diego coast from above it all with an open-air biplane adventure by San Diego Sky Tours. San Diego Sky Tours is a veteran-run aerial tour company of seasoned FAA-certified pilots with experience in military, corporate, airline and test flight. Enjoy the sights during a serene scenic flight, or seek out thrills during an aerobatic adventure.

FLIGHT OPTIONS:

Biplane Beach Tour: Take in the stunning coastline from exhilarating heights. This 20-minute flight ventures above and around the San Diego beaches near Mt. Soledad, La Jolla, Torrey Pines, and the Pacific Beach areas.

Biplane Bay & Beach Tour: Admire San Diego’s most beautiful sights from a new vantage point. This 30-minute route encompasses downtown, across the San Diego Bay to Point Loma, and up the entire coastline to La Jolla.

Sunset Biplane Bay & Beach Tour: A front row seat to San Diego’s stunning sunsets.

Aerobatic Thrill Ride: Unforgettable thrills from the open cockpit of a vintage biplane. Experience upside down flight, loops, rolls and more adrenaline-pumping moves at speeds up to 150 mph.

Alila Journeys

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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.

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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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Thrilling Adventure

Cycle the Coast

Take one of our electric-assist Electra Go! bikes for a spin along the coast.

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Thrilling Adventure

San Diego Surf Tour

Get an in-depth introduction to the San Diego surf scene.

CELEBRATORY MOMENTS

A Seaside Concert & Dinner Series

A series of intimate seaside music experiences with proceeds going to the Rob Machado Foundation.

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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.

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THRILLING ADVENTURES

Day at the Beach

Make your beach day even more idyllic with the help of our Beach Concierge.

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Thrilling Adventure

Learn to Surf Like a Local

Dip a toe into the world of surfing.

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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.

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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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THRILLING ADVENTURES

Serene Beach Walk

Crowned with breathtaking bluffs, soft white sand stretches along Encinitas for three miles with six beaches along the way.

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THRILLING ADVENTURES

Surfboard Quiver

Our quiver of Almond and Firewire surfboards offers a variety of shapes and sizes suitable for all ages and levels.

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Thrilling Adventure

Traverse the Trails

Away from the waves, Southern California’s natural beauty endures on land.

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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.