ORLANDO—SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. has signed a letter of intent with Evans Hotel Group to explore development of a resort hotel on SeaWorld’s leased land in San Diego.
Evans owns and operates well-known resorts and attractions in San Diego County, including The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, the Bahia Resort Hotel and the Bahia Belle and William D. Evans sternwheelers. According to the company, the Evans partnership is part of SeaWorld Entertainment’s strategy to look at opportunities and partners to develop resort properties in or near some of its parks.
“Evans Hotels and SeaWorld Entertainment have been pioneers in helping to make Mission Bay the leisure and entertainment destination it is today. Our companies have each served the local community and visitors to San Diego for more than half a century. This project is an exciting opportunity for our iconic brands to join together to create the ultimate resort experience,” said Robert H. Gleason, president and CEO of Evans Hotels.