La Jolla, an oceanfront village just north of San Diego's downtown area, is a top beach destination. The 'Jewel of San Diego' is a great place for couples and families alike. If you want an active beach holiday, you can go scuba diving or surfing on California’s famous coastline. Nature lovers can admire the seal colonies, spot Grey Whales, or watch pelicans take to the air. You can picnic in Scripps Park with the family; stroll with your loved one through the village and check out the award-winning restaurants; take in a concert beneath the stars. It’s fun, intimate, and relaxing. The best hotels in La Jolla are all near the beach and have stunning ocean views. They also reflect California’s diverse heritage: think hacienda-style spas, renovated colonial hotels, Balinese-inspired boutique properties, and so much more.
For a spa break
- Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is a hacienda-style hotel with an old world feel. Centred around a lush green garden, the Spanish-style rooms boast spacious balconies. It’s also one of the best hotels in La Jolla for a spa break: unwind in the heated saltwater pool, lounge in the day-bed cabanas or indulge with a massage, facial, manicure and pedicure at the spa.
For a boutique beach break
- Scripps Inn is a more intimate affair, a 14-room boutique hotel offering light, airy nautical-style rooms affording stunning views of the bright blue Pacific Ocean. Just steps from some of the best bars and restaurants in La Jolla, and the beach is right across the road.
- Another great option for a beach break in California, boutique Pantai Inn offers spacious contemporary rooms with a twist: Balinese artwork, fireplaces, and handcrafted wood furnishings. The well-equipped kitchens make it ideal for a more independent stay, whether as a family or couple. And the views of the Pacific Ocean from the roomy private balconies are to-die-for.
For old world glamour
- Although stylishly renovated, the Grande Colonial Hotel retains its original glamour. The spacious, luxurious rooms have marble bathrooms and guests get a clear view of the Pacific Ocean from their large sash windows. It’s the best eco-friendly hotel in La Jolla for those who can afford it, embodied by its famous farm-to-table restaurant, a favourite haunt of locals.
- If you want old world charm, look no further than La Valencia. This Mediterranean-inspired hotel, nestled amidst palm tree-lined gardens, has everything you need for a holiday by the beach. Light and elegant rooms and suites, sophisticated coastal dining at The Med or Café la Rue, and a spa and outdoor pool — all just a stone’s throw from the Pacific Ocean… A dreamy, seafront idyll!