La Bahia’s age and kids policy — what families need to know
La Bahia Hotel and Spa is family-friendly and welcomes children of all ages, but the main guest checking in must be at least 21. Some onsite amenities have age limits: the rooftop/outdoor pool and hot tub are adults-only and The Spa at La Bahia does not admit guests under 18.
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Who can check in and who can stay?
The hotel’s minimum check-in age is 21 — the primary guest on the reservation must be at least 21. Guests under 21 may check in only when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Children of all ages are welcome to stay at La Bahia. The property provides family-friendly touches such as complimentary stuffed-animal toys from a toy chest at check-in.
- Minimum check-in age: 21 (main guest)
- Children: all ages welcome to stay
- Unaccompanied guests under 21: require a parent or legal guardian at check-in
Pool and poolside rules families should know
La Bahia markets its rooftop/outdoor pool and hot tub as adults-only. The pool area — including cabanas and the Plunge bar — is reserved for hotel guests and spa members and enforces the adults-only policy.
Families should plan to use Main Beach and the nearby Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for child-friendly water and beach activities; both are just steps from the hotel.
- Pool access: hotel guests and spa members only
- Adults-only pool & hot tub: 21+
- Pool amenities include cabanas, sun loungers, umbrellas and the Plunge poolside bar
| Season / Source | Hotel hours (hotel site) | Third-party listing |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day–Labor Day | 9:00 AM–8:00 PM | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM (third-party pass site) |
| Rest of year | 9:00 AM–7:00 PM | 8:00 AM–9:00 PM (third-party pass site) |
Spa and fitness: age limits and what families can use
The Spa at La Bahia is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and does not permit guests under 18. Signature services (for example, 80-minute journeys) and treatment-room amenities are for adult guests only.
The 24-hour Fitness Center on the 3rd floor is available to hotel guests 24/7; the property lists modern cardio and strength equipment including Peloton bikes and an Echelon Smart Mirror.
- Spa age policy: guests under 18 are not permitted
- Spa hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM daily
- Fitness center: open 24 hours for hotel guests; equipment includes True Fitness machines and Peloton bikes
Dining with kids — which venues are family-friendly
Low Tide Bar & Grill and High Tide both welcome children; Low Tide serves breakfast and all-day dining, while High Tide is a dinner-only ocean-facing restaurant. Pearl serves coffee in the morning and operates as a lobby bar in the afternoons/evenings.
Plunge is a poolside bar and grill inside the adults-only pool area, so it’s not suitable for children while the adults-only restriction is enforced.
- Low Tide Bar & Grill: Breakfast 7:00 AM–11:00 AM; All-day dining 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- High Tide: Dinner service daily, typically 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Pearl: coffee service in mornings; bar hours vary (afternoon–evening)
| Venue | Family access |
|---|---|
| Low Tide Bar & Grill | Family-friendly (breakfast, lunch, dinner) |
| High Tide | Family-friendly (dinner) |
| Plunge (poolside) | Adults-only (inside pool area) |
Rooms and connecting-room options for families
La Bahia lists a range of room types; entry-level and connecting rooms are available to accommodate families of four or more. Popular room names include Standard Room (STD), Standard Room, Balcony, Deluxe Room, Deluxe Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View, and Premier Studio Suite, Ocean View (Partial View).
If you need adjoining or specific bedding (King vs. Queen or twin layouts), request connecting rooms or larger room types at booking — the hotel’s listings identify beds for each room type.
- Ask for connecting rooms if you need separate but adjoining spaces
- Room names to request exactly: Standard Room (STD); Standard Room, Balcony; Deluxe Room; Premier Studio Suite, Ocean View (Partial View)
- Pet-friendly rooms are separate and must be requested if traveling with a dog or cat
| Room name (examples) | Typical bedding noted |
|---|---|
| Standard Room (STD) | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Standard Room, Balcony | 1 King Bed |
| Premier Studio Suite, Ocean View (Partial View) | 1 King Bed |
Practical tips for families at check-in and during your stay
Bring ID for the primary guest to meet the 21+ check-in requirement; the front desk is staffed 24/7. The nightly resort fee covers several in-room and property amenities (welcome beverage at check-in, in-room Nespresso, Wi‑Fi, beach cruiser bicycles, and more).
Because the pool and spa have age restrictions, plan alternate kid-friendly activities: Main Beach and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are a short walk away, and the hotel’s complimentary beach cruisers can help you reach nearby family attractions.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Resort fee covers Wi‑Fi, Nespresso in room, bikes and other items (as listed by the hotel)
- Valet parking and pet policies require advance requests; contact the hotel or your booking agent for specifics
