The Best Hotels Closest to University of California in La Jolla for 2026

Our top choices for University of California, San Diego hotels

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Torrey Pines, 2.9 km from University of California, San Diego

leonard

￥91,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

4 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

La Jolla Farms, 1 km from University of California, San Diego

Patrick

￥67,728 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

La Jolla Village, 1 km from University of California, San Diego

Anna

￥38,257 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

1.9 km from University of California, San Diego

Patricia

￥41,013 total

includes taxes & fees

May 30 - May 31

Outdoor pool, cabanas (surcharge), sun loungers

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Torrey Pines, 2.6 km from University of California, San Diego

Christian

￥44,859 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Village of La Jolla, 5.3 km from University of California, San Diego

Manuel

￥36,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 3 - Jun 4

Orli La Jolla

Village of La Jolla, 5.5 km from University of California, San Diego

John

￥61,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 2 - Jun 3

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Pantai Inn

Village of La Jolla, 5 km from University of California, San Diego

DeAne

￥58,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

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

4.6 km from University of California, San Diego

David

￥30,934 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

The Sands of La Jolla

Bird Rock, 8 km from University of California, San Diego

Jacoby

￥24,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 2 - Jun 3

Scripps Inn La Jolla Cove

Village of La Jolla, 5.6 km from University of California, San Diego

daniel

￥50,020 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley

3.5 km from University of California, San Diego

jocelyn

￥29,143 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Village of La Jolla, 5.3 km from University of California, San Diego

Matt

￥39,208 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Del Mar Beach Hotel

9.8 km from University of California, San Diego

Kelly

￥39,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

4.4 km from University of California, San Diego

John

￥27,274 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Tower23 Hotel

9.3 km from University of California, San Diego

michael

￥59,175 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

4.3 km from University of California, San Diego

Fabian

￥29,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

10 km from University of California, San Diego

Susana

￥31,248 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley

5.1 km from University of California, San Diego

Horace

￥29,128 total

includes taxes & fees

May 31 - Jun 1

Standard Single Room, Oceanfront | View from room

Ocean Park Inn

9.5 km from University of California, San Diego

Elijah

￥55,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 17 - Jun 18

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Lodge at Torrey Pines	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 939 reviews	View
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 378 reviews	View
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
San Diego Marriott La Jolla	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 2,401 reviews	View
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines	4.0 star property	8.0 Very Good 1,003 reviews	View

Top University of California Hotel Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

4/10 Poor

"Luke warm shower, toilet that runs, empty soap bottle in the tub."

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

10/10 Excellent

"One of my favorite places to stay. So convenient and beautiful views. Plus the staff is super friendly. The only room for improvement is with the elevators. The garage elevators to the hotel are always finicky but this trip, someone got stuck in one. I was nervous to use it after that and just walked to and from the garage instead. Not great when you have luggage, though."

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

6/10 Okay

"The manager was rude, they did nkt check me in when I arrived and I had been waiting for a text that my room is ready, my kids were getting tired a fussy. By 4pm we were leaving to get something to eat, when I noticed people are getting their rooms. When I went to ask about our room, they were checking me in all over again and they did not apologize for the mistake trying to justify the previous employee The manager was so rude which I am not used to from Hilton, he went to say that he went to look for me by the pool area which is an indoor pool and I was there for 2 hours, and he never showed up. When I sent a complaint all I received was a snack tray no one called to acknowledge the situation and how the manager handled it. I have been going there yearly for 3 years. I think its time to change."

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

8/10 Good

"Honestly from the photos and everything it seemed like a bigger property and a lot more moving room but it is suffocated by the golf course. Understandable for the players and all, but you can’t walk your dogs freely, you can’t walk closer to the water, it’s very restricted where the golf course sits right in front of the hotel, and you can’t go past that golf course. Restaurant are very limited menus and food was good not bad. The pool, the courtyard, it’s all fine, the restaurants were OK, some of them labeled icons were not exactly iconic, but the one thing that stood out was the staff. The staff were really really nice, very accommodating and very very professional and great. The room was nice, it was accommodating, it was clean, no complaints, this setting is truly beautiful but our expectations for this price point were a little bit more."

La Jolla Shores Hotel

2/10 Terrible

"Very bad service the first room they gave us smelled horrible like a cigarette like a dog I don't know I know it's happy with the animals but it should also be clean they told us that they were going to change us to 1/4 the next day they didn't move us from a single bed and then another room and in the end they were moving it until the third day to another similar room they said I will open but it was two beds the same and for the last thing, it was a color person at the restaurant. That’s the only one who treat us with respect really nice person. I just forgot her name, but she was so sweet. Also, the guy on the front desk he trying to do everything to help us. I think he’s Hispanic tall guy really nice guy he trying to do the best as they can but other people know they don’t find any solution for our problem. I know the location is nice but the service and the cleaning stuff they’re not."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of California, San Diego?

University of California, San Diego is located in a welcoming area of La Jolla known for its beautiful ocean views and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near University of California, San Diego?

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from University of California, San Diego. Other good choices close by include Sheraton La Jolla Hotel and Hyatt Regency La Jolla.

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What can I see and do near University of California, San Diego?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla. Sights like Geisel Library, The Cave Store, and Athenaeum Music and Arts Library are must-sees while exploring the area. Spend some time wandering around La Jolla Shores Park, Ellen Browning Scripps Park, and Cuvier Park.

How can I get to University of California, San Diego?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around University of California, San Diego is simple. Metro stations nearby include UC San Diego Central Campus Station and VA Medical Center Station. You can find out about water transportation options at the port.

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Our top choices for University of California, San Diego hotels

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Orli La Jolla

Pantai Inn

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

The Sands of La Jolla

Scripps Inn La Jolla Cove

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Del Mar Beach Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Sorrento Valley by IHG

Tower23 Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley

Ocean Park Inn

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Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar

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Salk Institute for Biological Studies

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