The recent establishment of Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas as Southern California's sole adults-only oceanfront resort has ignited legal debates surrounding child bans in hotels. The core of the discussion revolves around Section 51 of the Unruh Act, which aims to prevent discrimination based on protected characteristics. As travelers approach spring break and summer, both families and adults seeking child-free vacations face uncertainty. Opinions from state officials, attorneys, and consumer advocates diverge, leading to confusion about hotels' rights to exclude children and the implications of this trend across California's hospitality sector.
Hotels like Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas are sparking debate over whether banning children is legal under California’s Unruh Act, which prohibits discrimination.
Section 51 of the state’s Civil Code, the Unruh Act, leaves room for interpretation regarding the legality of adults-only hotels, complicating the situation for travelers.
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