The best available hotels & places to stay near La Jolla

A California-coastal rancho setting on 10 acres conveniently located between the two quaint seaside villages of La Jolla and Del Mar and adjacent to world-class Torrey Pines Golf Course, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa offers a range of upscale accommodations from charming rancho style deluxe rooms to expansive suites with world-class facilities and exceptional service.

The Lodge at Torrey Pines is an award-winning luxury resort set atop the cliffs of Torrey Pines State Beach in La Jolla, California. Awarded the AAA Five Diamond rating for 18 consecutive years, the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, and Travel + Leisure’s Top 50 Hotels in the United States and Canada, The Lodge provides stunning views of the world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Pacific Ocean and endless opportunities for guests to enjoy San Diego’s warm climate – from outdoor dining and relaxing at the spa to hiking, golfing and more. The Lodge is modeled after the famed Gamble and Blacker houses in Pasadena – two of the finest examples of early 1900s Craftsman-style architecture. Its post-and-beam construction features a natural color palette, graceful wing-like rooflines, shingle and sandstone-bluff exteriors, clinker-brick masonry, rich woodwork, and natural stone surfaces. Arrivals are greeted by doormen attired in kilted Scottish dress, while inside are 170 spacious guest rooms and suites designed for supreme comfort. The Lodge’s signature restaurant A.R. Valentien – rated Best Hotel Restaurant in the West by Sunset Magazine in 2015 – is a destination for fresh regional cuisine served in an elegant setting overlooking the Torrey Pines Golf Course. Artisan Table Dinners highlighting farm-to-table fare in a communal setting are offered weekly, while Executive Chef Jackson headlines The Lodge’s annual Celebrate the Craft event, one of Southern California’s premier showcases for regionally grown ingredients and innovative cooking and winemaking. For a more casual vibe, The Grill at The Lodge offers a full menu of favorites whether dining indoors or on the patio, while its bar is an ideal gathering place after a day on the golf course. The Spa at Torrey Pines features signature treatments themed around the beauty and purity of the Pacific coastline. This 9,500 square foot space uses botanical and marine-based extracts from European product lines Phytomer, SkinCeuticals, Farmhouse Fresh and NV Organics to replenish and restore the body and mind. Additional features of The Lodge include a croquet lawn, heated outdoor pool and cabanas, whirlpool, outdoor terrace with chaise lounges, hiking at the adjacent Torrey Pines State Reserve, a fitness center and the Scripps Library, a public space featuring a pool table, board games and more. Adjacent to The Lodge, the Torrey Pines Golf Course is an iconic 36-hole course that hosts the PGA Tour’s annual Farmers Insurance Open. Whether on the North Course or South Course, our guests have the opportunity to play where the pros play with the stunning La Jolla coastline as a backdrop. Nearby attractions include downtown La Jolla and Del Mar, Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, the La Jolla Playhouse performing arts center and the Museum of Contemporary Art. During spring and summer, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club entices visitors with the thrill of live racing, while a popular year-round choice is the Torrey Pines State Reserve, a magnificent 2,000 acres of protected rare Torrey Pine trees featuring pristine beaches and eight miles of trails; The Lodge offers complimentary guided hikes throughout the preserve daily. The Lodge is located just 15 miles north of the San Diego International Airport and downtown San Diego.

This exceptional boutique hotel masterfully blends Bali's old-world charm, kingly comforts, and cutting-edge technologies. Reminiscent of the tranquil retreats of the Indonesian island, Pantai Inn offers the essence of Bali with richly appointed suites and ocean views. No two rooms are alike, each decorated with custom furnishings, art, wood and stone carvings, all hand-chosen and imported from Bali. Most notably, Pantai Inn exudes the purest form of luxury. This paradise is your gateway to experience Bali's most revered traits...the highest standards of genuine, friendly and welcoming hospitality service.

Located just 15 minutes north of downtown San Diego, the Grande Colonial is the only Four Diamond property in the seaside Village of La Jolla. Offering classic European styling in the intimate setting of a boutique hotel and commanding views of the California coastline, the property overlooks the shores of the Pacific Ocean and is ideally located just steps away from miles of beautiful beaches renowned to Southern California. Within walking distance are world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment and within a short drive are an abundance of golf, recreation and visitor attractions. The hotel features 97 non-smoking guest rooms and suites (some with fully-equipped kitchens and fireplaces). With its ideal location, gracious service and environment of extraordinary comfort, the Grande Colonial hotel provides the ideal destination for travelers to La Jolla.

Experience the Jewel of Southern California at the Empress Hotel, a Boutique hotel in the heart of La Jolla Village. Stroll to La Jolla Cove and take in stunning sunsets and breathtaking coastline views. La Jolla Village is home to fabulous restaurants, galleries and shops all steps from the Lobby of this Upscale Boutique Hotel. The Empress La Jolla is a short drive away from popular San Diego attractions such as The Gaslamp, Old Town and Seaport Village. Family travel to San Diego Zoo, Sea World and Legoland can begin here in large rooms with two beds, a short drive to attractions and a block from the Sea Lions at Children's Beach. Business Travel is also made easy at Empress Hotel with Complimentary WiFi and a Business Center just minutes from UCSD, Scripps Medical, Bio-Med Companies and UTC Westfield Center. The Empress Hotel La Jolla is the perfect location to embark on an unforgettable vacation or business trip.Check our website for special packages.

A California-coastal rancho setting on 10 acres conveniently located between the two quaint seaside villages of La Jolla and Del Mar and adjacent to world-class Torrey Pines Golf Course, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa offers a range of upscale accommodations from charming rancho style deluxe rooms to expansive suites with world-class facilities and exceptional service.

Be amongst the first to experience a completely redesigned Lobby, guest rooms and suites, Market, pool space and exterior at Hyatt Regency La Jolla. Enjoy a variety of onsite amenities including a Jr. Olympic sized pool and private cabanas, two full-size tennis courts, oversized cozy fire pits and Stayfit gym. The hotel’s central location allows for a day spent exploring outdoor activities along the coast or discovering the refined shopping and dining experiences in La Jolla and UTC Westfield. Drawing inspiration from the colors of La Jolla Cove at dusk, the reimagined hotel experience creates a retreat where the waters of the Pacific meet distinguished local architecture for guests to converge, relax or dine.

Discover the luxury of La Valencia Hotel, an unforgettable destination that has welcomed guests, including the Hollywood elite, for more than 90 years. With her signature pink exterior and iconic tower, the elegant "Pink Lady" remains a renowned landmark on La Jolla's distinctive Prospect Street commanding the village bluffs with panoramic views of the Pacific coastline and beautiful La Jolla Cove. 114 rooms, suites and villas offer a cast of options from cozy boudoirs to a captivating penthouse or exclusive villas. Culinary indulgence takes center stage at The Med, the hotel’s ocean facing restaurant and terrace featuring seasonal California coastal cuisine. The supporting cast features La Sala, a sumptuous and dazzling Spanish-Mediterranean style lounge cast in the tradition of grand hotel bars.

Escape to an oceanfront getaway on the sapphire shores of La Jolla, California. Located on the coast of La Jolla Cove, our beachfront hotel in San Diego offers an exclusive stay mixed with the easygoing spirit of San Diego.

For those seeking an escape, Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is the distinguished coastal resort along serene bluffs of the Pacific Ocean; a genuine San Diego getaway that offers guests insightfully engaging events and activations, exclusive access to Torrey Pines Golf Course, purposeful outdoor gardens with pathways to wellness, and unrivaled views from the patios of guest rooms. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines allows our hotels guests to feel a sense of seclusion while remaining close to all activities that San Diego's seaside neighborhood of La Jolla has to offer. Featuring a convenient location next to Scripps Hospital and Research Center, in between the villages of La Jolla and Del Mar. Get outdoors and swim laps in the heated pool or hike the nearby Torrey Pines State Reserve. Keep fit in the fitness center or enjoy a game of tennis, baketball, or pickle ball on our sports courts. Savor fresh cuisine by Executive Chef Ryan Hetherington at the on-site restaurant, Torreyana Grille or grab your morning Starbucks at our on-site Horizons Coffee Café. Relax in spacious hotel rooms designed with the Southern California lifestyle in mind, that brings the outdoors in with spacious patios and balconies.