Malibu Beach Inn has partnered with CURE and Alo Moves to offer hotel guests three nights in a King Premier Ocean Front Suite, including all dining experiences at Carbon Beach Club, daily wellness offerings, and Alo Moves instructor-led fitness classes. 

“The cure for anything is salt water – tears, sweat, or the sea.” 

No truer words can be expressed as this wellness retreat at Malibu Beach Inn exemplifies that statement with daily yoga classes, new wellness modalities, spa sessions, and the tranquility of falling asleep to the sound of the waves. This is the reset that all Angelenos need – salty air and Vitamin D included. 

The first retreat will take place Sunday, January 28 – Wednesday, January 31, 2024 with another scheduled in February. Call to book or click here. 

Here are 10 reasons to kick off the New Year with a Wellness Retreat in Malibu: 

Malibu Beach Inn is the best beachfront hotel in Los Angeles.

Situated in view of the Malibu Pier and world-famous Surfrider beach, every guest room at this luxury boutique hotel features a private balcony that hangs over the ocean. Located on Carbon Beach’s seaside haven known as Billionaire Beach, serenity quickly take over as waves lull any stress away. 

Malibu Beach Inn boasts Zen rooms with fireplaces, scrumptious linens, and plush amenities like a Japanese Toto toilet with a heated seat. A revered private art collection can be admired throughout the hotel. Each morning sip coffee or juice shots at the hotel’s Carbon Beach Club situated on an elevated patio cascading over open water. Dine under the stars at night and let your mind relax with the methodic waves – as this location feels so private.

Before bed, fall asleep with the sound of the waves by cracking your balcony door or relax on the terrace as the sunset hues splash across the horizon while birds, dolphins, and whales can often be seen cruising by. You’ll soon be pondering, could life get any better?

Start and end your day with Alo Yoga.

Early-morning energizing flow yoga helps to awaken the body and warm up muscles as expert practitioners lead oceanside yoga sessions that help improve breathing, strength, and flexibility. Evening Mobility Wind Down yoga sessions assist with quality sleep too. Feel taller, stronger, and brighter with Alo Moves – whether in a yoga or fitness class.

Try a polar plunge and learn Wim Hof breathing techniques at CURE.

CURE is a premier medical wellness center located across the street from Malibu Beach Inn, where guests can enjoy a private gym (with ocean views), mini movie studio, new age beauty and wellness treatments, a red light therapy sauna, steam room, and access to top doctors and specialty services from facials, massages, injectables, acupuncture, hair services, and more. It is like a one-stop show for all medical, wellness, and beauty needs. CURE offers classic medical and new-world holistic expertise for a pioneering approach to total overall health. 

Special programming is offered at CURE, like fitness classes and LA’s favorite cold plunge known to reduce inflammation, boost metabolism, and build positive mental strength. Coaching is led by Master Jared Tavasolian, who was the second person to be trained by Wim Hof – known for hiking Everest barefoot and training his body to withstand freezing temps for long periods of time. 

Jared trained our group in Wim Hof breathing methods and body movements before we slid into an icy bucket of water on the terrace overlooking the Malibu Pier and ocean. Mind over matter, Jared coached us through the polar plunge. But don’t worry, the steam room and red-light therapy sauna at CURE are just a few feet away. 

Carbon Beach Club creates the ultimate food options.

Super satisfying is one way to describe the meals at Carbon Beach Club, as most ingredients are sourced locally from One Gun Ranch and resident farmers markets. Dining here never disappoints as impressive ocean views to the end of the world abound inside and out. Breakfast begins each morning after yoga with fresh fruit and pastries from Gjusta (they do let you splurge a bit on this wellness retreat). Amazing coffee and fresh juice shots are presented as well as options like granola and yogurt with berries, Tostadas with chickpeas, avocado, and sunny side up egg, and my personal favorite, asparagus with poached egg and prosciutto.  

The friendly service is exceptional and so are the lunch and dinner choices. While one can opt for healthy tacos, leaner sandwiches, and mocktails, guests can also choose from citrus salads, pan roasted chicken with root veggies, Ora King salmon with grilled asparagus, and mocktails. However, this wellness retreat was not dietarily strict and some participants veered off menu to indulge in the seafood tower loaded with crab, lobster, shrimp and fresh Pacific coast oysters, the filet mignon with sweet potato fries, Pasta Pomodora, or off menu dishes like rosemary butter pasta. Every dish arrived exquisitely presented and prepared. Bravo to the chefs!

A special blood sugar test is a biomarker of future health.

Part of the wellness session includes a special blood sugar test at CURE that determines a range in months, acting as a biomarker of overall health. Hemoglobin A1c determines the presence and severity of hyperglycemia, implying diabetes or certain risk factors for other conditions. This was an important test to me as my grandfather died from diabetes so I will relieved to learn my test results were excellent.

Bond and learn from other participants.

Meet new friends or other participants with common interests. There is great power in learning from others and being in a group dynamic for meals and classes. Dining with strangers is a quick way to learn about others’ wellness goals and how they are striving to be their best selves.

Unwind with a massage at CURE.

Expert masseuses leave all worries behind with an hourlong massage. Tension in the body soon fades as you can suggest to the masseuse different parts of the body to focus on .

Try innovative wellness services at CURE.

Guests can choose from various treatments such as hair and scalp analysis, brain mapping, and revitalizing IV drips. I chose to experience an acupuncture session with acupuncturist Jac Medeiros, who specializes in acupuncture, herbalism, and holistic nutrition (and also works in Santa Monica with mostly fertility patients). She is gentle and kind and uses needles to help alleviate anxiety and stress. She spritzed me with relaxing aromatherapy too. Another attendee had needles placed in her jaw and head which alleviated a lot of former trauma in her life causing her to weep and let go of past wounds. 

A scalp analysis let me know I don’t have any issues but some people opt for scalp rejuvenation when they come to CURE to encourage new hair growth after surgery, chemo, or hormonal/genetic imbalances. Other treatments include hormone replacement therapy and PRP where they draw blood and use the plasma-rich protein to inject in the scalp with tiny needles. 

Find peace in nature.

Solstice Canyon is a favorite Malibu hike and a wonderful way to get deep in nature and feel present – soon realizing the BS of the world doesn’t really matter. The group is led on a trek here to get the heartrate pumping and to admire wildflowers, animals and insects that show themselves, all with the ocean in the distance.

If time permits, wake up early and hop on a paddle board from Malibu Beach Inn to commune with the dolphins or enjoy a refreshing swim. Take advantage of Surfrider Beach next door, one of the best surf breaks in the world.

Get gifted Alo activewear and other products.

Alo Yoga spoils participants with several great products left for guests in the hotel room to complete the wellness experience, such as soft stretchy Alo yoga clothes, Alo fitness gear (like yoga straps and yoga mat cleaner), and Alo beauty products.