In 1962, Hollywood producer Jack Skirball created a fantasy- island setting for families and Hollywood execs. He enlisted architect Eldridge Spencer and builder Bob Golden and together they created a playground that featured artifacts from Skirball’s films. Their collective visions created an exotic South Seas atmosphere with skillful placement of lagoons and waterfalls. An abundance of tropical and subtropical flowers and foliage amongst the cabana-style cottages gave each a picturesque view of Mission Bay, lagoons or tropical gardens. Skirball named it Vacation Village and, at the time, was 150 guestrooms, one restaurant, two tennis courts and a small golf course.
Now known to us as Paradise Point, the facilities include tworestaurants overlooking spectacular Mission Bay, 462 luxurious guest cottages, and a relaxing lobby. Other guest amenities that were added include 5 lit tennis courts, 5 swimming pools, a full-service spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an 18-hole golf putting course, a full-service marina, bicycle rentals and more.
And now to continue to modernize while keeping the same coastal playground feel, Paradise Point Resort & Spa has debuted a fresh look for summer after a $24 million renovation. The comprehensive project features eco-conscious, high-tech attributes and indoor-outdoor design upgrades.
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Designed by the award-winning international firm Perkins + Will, rooms are decked out in new tile floors and quartz surfaces, while a palette of navy and white is brightened by citrus hues like lime and tangerine. Natural light floods through the fluid layout, setting the stage for luxurious California coastal décor like whitewashed headboards, rope tables and jute chairs. Sliding barn doors open to sleek new bathrooms with walk-in showers, bohemian porcelain tile floors and nautical wallpaper.
Bedrooms were outfitted with new deluxe plush Sealy mattresses and bathrooms were completely gutted and rebuilt replacing fabricated countertops with apothecary style sink consoles featuring sleek quartz surfaces, iron framing and open concept shelving. Find new oversized showers with frameless glass sliding doors and polished chrome hardware in king rooms, and queen rooms equipped with new bathtubs featuring curved shower curtains. Bungalow kitchenettes feature deep set stainless steel sinks, sleek quartz countertops and new in-room refrigerators.
Additional room design details:
- Energy saving lighting requires guests to insert room key
- Multiple electrical outlets for well-connected business or leisure travelers including alarm clocks with USB ports and Bluetooth capabilities, and new Sleek 4K smart 60-inch high definition televisions
- Bathrooms feature Kholer eco-friendly, rain style shower heads providing low flow, water efficient fixtures
- Additionally, all guestrooms have new entrance doors, a new RFID key system and new ventilation
“It’s the same Paradise Point, but chicer, more modern and family-centric with comfortable floor plans that embrace our laid-back lifestyle,” said Lindsey Amador, director of sales & marketing. “The designers have captured a vacation vibe that is the essence of everything we do here.”
Programming is central to that vibe: There are endless kids’ activities, bonfires with s’mores in 14 of San Diego’s rare remaining beach fire pits, sailing lessons, paddle boarding, Paradise Surf Academy, a full marina and mini-golf. And with the reimagined guest rooms comes the effervescent Bubbles on the Bay package, offering 20 percent off accommodations in the newly renovated guest rooms and two glasses of champagne at Tidal with their booking.
The resort’s signature restaurant is newly helmed by Chef Andrew Reyes, infusing Pacific Island flavors into Tidal’s dishes. Having earned chops at San Diego hotspots Counterpoint and True Food Kitchen, Reyes knows how to maximize the region’s produce and seafood bounty. Nearby, the easy-going Barefoot Bar & Grill, is a local favorite for its panoramic bay views, casual coastal cuisine and Sunday Funday.
I think Jack Skirball would be proud of what Paradise Point has become!
