First Look At The Cantinas: Taco Bell's Early Retirement Community In San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA — The countdown is on for the opening of The Cantinas, Taco Bell's early retirement community in San Diego.

The pop-up experience, which is exclusively for Taco Bell rewards members, will open Aug. 17-18 so fans of the fast food chain can live like a retiree for the weekend. Although the two-day experience isn't open yet, Taco Bell on Thursday unveiled a first look at official renderings, The Cantinas Board of Directors, and the full itinerary of what guests can expect all weekend long.

The Cantinas will offer a Taco Bell-fueled, sun-soaked experience filled with senior-inspired recreation and cross-generational activities, including the cantinas crochet club, hot sauce walk routes, pickleball dink and drink, and more, according to the company.

From leading activity classes to fostering a community of retiree vibes, The Cantinas Board of Directors will help bring together good energy and community, according to Taco Bell.

Social media influencer Joey Zauzig will serve as director of retiree vibes and host a pickleball tournament, while TikTokers the Retirement House will host Bingo BellGrande. Influencer Terri Joe, the Live Más Bell(e), will serve as a guide on the walking club courses.

"We're rewriting the script for life beyond retirement," Retirement House said in a statement. "The six of us are living proof that, like a fine wine, life can get better with age. Retirement is anything but boring, it's an opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones and play every day."

Retirees can wake up to an early morning tee time, go with friends to aerobics, and pass the time with crochet classes, arts and crafts, pickleball, a dip in the pool, and a sound bath session all before an early bird dinner and early bedtime. There will also be Taco Bell prizes, merch and more during activities and events throughout the weekend.

The Cantinas experience is for Taco Bell fans who are 21 and older. Taco Bell rewards members can sign up for weekend memberships with overnight accommodations or day passes for full-day activities and amenities.

Memberships will be available for purchase only for rewards members on a first-come, first-served basis at 9 p.m. July 16 via a link available to members in the Taco Bell app. Day passes cost $50 per day, while weekend memberships cost $150.