Spring 2025

The Sanctuary Beach Resort has recently updated its guestrooms and added Renewal Studio & Spa to the property, providing opportunities to “disconnect to reconnect.” S eagrass tapestries, woven rugs and saturat- ed blue accents adorn 60 refreshed rooms and suites at the Sanctuary Beach Resort, a 19-acre waterfront property near Marina Dunes Preserve. Accommodations offer comforts like Keurig coffee makers, L’Occitane bath products, fireplaces and private decOs overlooOing the surrounding dunes and waves. Room renovations concluded late last sum- mer, following the debut of the property’s Renewal Studio & Spa. The Sanctuary Beach Resort puts its “Disconnect to Reconnect” mission into practice with spa services, wellness- focused amenities, and packages that aim to alleviate burnout, promote fitness and strength - en personal ties. “Lately, we’ve seen a surge in guests eager to unplug,” says Sylvain Briens, the resort’s general manager. “It’s really a place to come and relax.” On-property activities include yoga classes, journaling and sound bath experiences, guided nature [alOs, and beach ±bond fires² Jor Jamilies and small groups. Salt Wood, the resort’s signa- ture restaurant, serves cocktails during daily Sunset Sessions before opening for dinner. Seasonal pro- duce and seafood headline the menus, and pets are welcome on the open-air patio. Sea breezes, breathtaking sunsets and direct access to Monterey Bay nature make the resort feel like a true break from day-to-day pressures. “It’s a little jewel, and a great place for people who want to escape,” Briens says. For more information, call 855/693-6583 or visit www.thesanctuarybeachresort.com . Sanctuar y Beach Resor t Updates Invoke Relaxation B Y R ENE E B R I NCK S SHORT CUTS BUSINESS 82 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G 2 0 2 5 Photo: Courtesy of The Sanctuary Beach Resort