The Best Hotels Closest to La Jolla Beach in La Jolla for 2026

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A modern interior with a blue sofa, patterned rug, and a staircase.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a dark wooden wardrobe.

A modern living room with dark walls, a wooden cabinet, a sofa, a blue armchair, and a patterned rug.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a built-in bench with cushions.

1. Orli La Jolla

Village of La Jolla, 2.6 km from La Jolla Beach

Laura

￥46,026

￥61,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A wicker table with a bottle of wine, a glass, and a potted plant.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a coastal area with buildings and a clear sky.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mirror.

2. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Village of La Jolla, 2.4 km from La Jolla Beach

Dallin

￥25,945

￥29,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A balcony with wicker furniture, a stone building, and a view of the ocean and golf course.

A balcony with wicker furniture, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel with a water feature, stone steps, and balconies with lights.

A coastal view with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, and a white fence overlooking the beach.

3. Pantai Inn

Village of La Jolla, 2.2 km from La Jolla Beach

Saul

￥54,223

￥65,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A deck with wicker furniture, a table, and an umbrella.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a television.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, a television, and a ceiling fan.

A room with a dining table, a sofa, and a chair. There is a window with blinds, a hanging light fixture, and a lamp on a side table.

4. Scripps Inn La Jolla Cove

Village of La Jolla, 2.8 km from La Jolla Beach

Ana

￥40,909

￥46,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A resort pool area with a small waterfall, surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery.

An outdoor dining area with round tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and greenery.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a staircase, and seating arrangements.

A serene garden with a pond, palm trees, and a building in the background.

5. Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

La Jolla Village, 2.6 km from La Jolla Beach

Jadyn Brooks

￥32,872

￥37,785 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and hanging lights.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a table, and artwork on the walls.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a prominent sign reading "Empress Hotel La Jolla."

A spacious outdoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, covered by a roof with a grid pattern and hanging chandeliers.

6. Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Village of La Jolla, 2.5 km from La Jolla Beach

Debra

￥33,300

￥40,989 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A room with a large window overlooking a coastal view, featuring palm trees and a clear sky.

A coastal hotel with a prominent tower, red-tiled roofs, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a piano, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, a white umbrella, and a city view with buildings and palm trees.

7. La Valencia Hotel

Village of La Jolla, 2 km from La Jolla Beach

KURK

￥52,964

￥67,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a white armchair, and a wooden coffee table. There is a stone fireplace, large windows with plants, and a television mounted on the wall.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a tray with glasses and a metal container, and a view of the ocean and cityscape.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a rattan chair, and unique wooden coffee tables.

A modern outdoor seating area with a bar, white bar stools, and a curved sofa with cushions.

8. Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton

La Jolla Shores, 0.9 km from La Jolla Beach

Elizabeth

￥32,250

￥44,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A balcony with a view of the ocean, wicker chairs, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.

A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round white table, wicker chairs, a macrame wall hanging, and a large window with skylights.

9. La Jolla Cove Suites

Village of La Jolla, 2.2 km from La Jolla Beach

Bryan

￥31,330

￥36,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a pergola, and a green wall.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by tropical plants and artwork.

A two-story building with a colorful facade, a large peace sign above the entrance, and a pink picket fence in front.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a plant, and a door leading to a bathroom.

10. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

12.6 km from La Jolla Beach

linda

￥10,446

￥11,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A resort with a large swimming pool, multiple buildings, and surrounding greenery.

A couple dining outdoors at a table with a fire feature, in front of a classical building with arches.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A woman in a floral swimsuit stepping out of a spa area with a hot tub, a lounge chair, and a sign indicating an outdoor terrace.

11. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

10.4 km from La Jolla Beach

Brandon

￥111,512

￥140,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A poolside bar with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of a golf course at sunset.

A spacious living room with wooden furniture, large windows, and a fireplace.

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a large building with multiple stories and balconies.

12. The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Torrey Pines, 5.1 km from La Jolla Beach

Gustavo

￥73,395

￥95,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

An elevator area with stone walls and a potted plant.

A hotel lobby with leather armchairs, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A table with two gold-framed lamps and a vase of white flowers.

13. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

10.9 km from La Jolla Beach

Paola

￥18,583

￥21,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel pool area with sun loungers, a central pool, and surrounding greenery.

A nighttime view of a building entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and benches.

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and a decorative wall with hexagonal mirrors.

14. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

13.4 km from La Jolla Beach

Clifford

￥24,338

￥27,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and blue umbrellas.

A spacious living area with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, a TV screen, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

A Hyatt House hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit signage.

15. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

7.5 km from La Jolla Beach

Balwinder

￥26,580

￥30,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with hanging lights.

A swimming pool with blue lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with balconies.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a bench, a desk with a TV, and a chair.

A modern interior with wooden panel ceilings, patterned seating, and a central bar area.

16. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

13.8 km from La Jolla Beach

christopher

￥24,765

￥28,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A coastal promenade with palm trees, a beach, and a medical building.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, palm trees, and a pool area.

A long table with a wave pattern design, surrounded by yellow chairs.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

17. Ocean Park Inn

7.2 km from La Jolla Beach

Vitaliy

￥35,989

￥41,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a red chair, and a view of the city.

A hotel room with a desk, office chair, and a sofa with a throw pillow.

A bakery counter with various baked goods, a coffee machine, and a fire extinguisher on the wall.

A conference room with a long table, black chairs, and two whiteboards on the walls.

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

7.3 km from La Jolla Beach

Peter

￥23,930

￥27,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with a metal table and chair, a wooden panel wall, and a view of a parking area with a sign reading "Sands of Jolla".

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a desk area.

A modern bathroom with a white vanity, a built-in shower, and a small plant on the countertop.

An elevator with a metallic interior and marble walls.

19. The Sands of La Jolla

Bird Rock, 5.5 km from La Jolla Beach

Roman

￥20,289

￥22,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a grill, and string lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a central dining area, seating arrangements, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table set for four, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central

11.6 km from La Jolla Beach

Lori

￥24,588

￥28,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to La Jolla Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Orli La Jolla	9.8 Exceptional 96 reviews	View
Inn By The Sea La Jolla	9.4 Exceptional 1,890 reviews	View
Pantai Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Scripps Inn La Jolla Cove	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,064 reviews	View

Top La Jolla Beach Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

10/10 Excellent

"Property was very clean. My room was terrific. Appreciated that it was very quiet."

La Jolla Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent, we’ll be back!"

La Jolla Cove Suites

10/10 Excellent

"recently renovated room was great"

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The room is clean,services are pretty good. Environment is perfect."

Grande Colonial Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay helpful staff"

Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Restaurant not available. Was told we would called when room was available and we were not. Just sitting around waiting"

Mid-Century Modern Oasis in La Jolla Shores: Steps to Beach, Fun for Families!

10/10 Excellent

"Really really great house! Super clean and had amazing games & toys for kids! Really close to the beach too!We would highly recommend stsying there!!!"

Oceanfront Luxury: Your Seaside Sanctuary in La Jolla

10/10 Excellent

"This property was absolutely perfect! The location is amazing and the accomodations were great. The Condo was just as expected in the listing. Very clean and well stocked with everything you need to make you stay special. Clem was so nice and made himself available at all times if needed. Breath taking views!!! Being in the heart of La Jolla was beautiful and so easy to walk around and enjoy all it has to offer. I look forward to returning. This is definitely a 5 star property!"

Stunning Historical La Jolla Home, where elegance meets the sea

10/10 Excellent

"Gray and I had an exceptional stay here — one of the cleanest places we’ve ever booked. Everything was spotless and beautifully kept from the moment we arrived. The whole property felt elegant and thoughtfully put together, and the location couldn’t have been better, with great shops close by and the beach just a short walk away. We couldn’t fault a thing and would happily return. Highly recommended!”Best wishes and congrats!!Wolf"

Other attractions near La Jolla Beach

A coastal landscape with a rocky cliff, ocean waves, and a beach with people.

La Jolla Shores Park

9.4/10 (1,695 reviews)

Relax, play and learn in a setting that is a very popular tourist destination. Surfers and other locals enjoy the park as well.

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A pier extending into the ocean with clear blue water and a sandy beach.

Scripps Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Scripps Beach during your trip to La Jolla? Wander the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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A pier extending into the ocean with waves lapping at its base.

Scripps Pier

9.0/10 (10 reviews)

After visiting Scripps Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in La Jolla. Discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area, or enjoy its surfing spots.

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A beach at sunset with waves and footprints in the sand.

Scripps Coastal Reserve

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Scripps Coastal Reserve during your trip to La Jolla? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

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An aquarium with various fish swimming among kelp and rocks.

Birch Aquarium

8.6/10 (265 reviews)

See what lies beneath the waters of the Pacific Coast at this intimate and educational attraction at La Jolla beach, not far from downtown San Diego.

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A coastal cityscape with a golf course, beachfront, and residential buildings.

La Jolla Cove

9.4/10 (8,246 reviews)

Enjoy world-class shopping, restaurants and beaches in the sparkling “Jewel City” along the ocean.

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The Cave Store

Find out about the history of La Jolla when you spend time at The Cave Store.

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La Jolla Playhouse

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at La Jolla Playhouse during your stay in La Jolla. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around La Jolla Beach?

La Jolla Beach is located in La Jolla. Travelers love the area for its beautiful ocean views, array of dining options, and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 116 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near La Jolla Beach?

La Jolla Shores Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from La Jolla Beach. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton and La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club.

How many hotels will I find close to La Jolla Beach?

Expedia has 116 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from La Jolla Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near La Jolla Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to La Jolla Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near La Jolla Beach?

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What can I see and do near La Jolla Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla. Geisel Library, The Cave Store, and Athenaeum Music and Arts Library are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at La Jolla Playhouse, The Comedy Store - La Jolla, and Epstein Family Amphitheater.

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Our top choices for La Jolla Beach hotels

1. Orli La Jolla

2. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3. Pantai Inn

4. Scripps Inn La Jolla Cove

5. Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

6. Empress Hotel of La Jolla

7. La Valencia Hotel

8. Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton

9. La Jolla Cove Suites

10. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

11. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

12. The Lodge at Torrey Pines

13. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

14. Winners Circle Solana Beach Del Mar Resort

15. HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

16. Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

17. Ocean Park Inn

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

19. The Sands of La Jolla

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott San Diego Central

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Top La Jolla Beach Hotel Reviews

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Cove Suites

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Grande Colonial Hotel

Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mid-Century Modern Oasis in La Jolla Shores: Steps to Beach, Fun for Families!

Oceanfront Luxury: Your Seaside Sanctuary in La Jolla

Stunning Historical La Jolla Home, where elegance meets the sea

Other attractions near La Jolla Beach

La Jolla Shores Park

Scripps Beach

Scripps Pier

Scripps Coastal Reserve

Birch Aquarium

La Jolla Cove

The Cave Store

La Jolla Playhouse

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