Inn By The Sea, La Jolla - San Diego

$$$$||View on mapSan Diego, United States7830 Fay Avenue, San Diego, California, United States, 92037-4240|
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Inn By The Sea, La Jolla - San Diego
7830 Fay Avenue, San Diego, California, United States, 92037-4240·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.5
Staff9.3
Comfort9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Facilities8.7
Who stays here
Couples43%
Families31%
Solo15%
Groups10%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.5
Staff9.3
Comfort9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Facilities8.7
Who stays here
Couples43%
Families31%
Solo15%
Groups10%

2-star beachfront hotel in La Jolla with ocean-view rooms and a heated outdoor pool

Rooms & Accommodations

Inn By The Sea, La Jolla San Diego offers ocean-view rooms with private balconies. Guests can order in-room breakfast delivery from The Cottage Restaurant, a local favorite. Rooms include spacious layouts, mini-fridges, and microwaves for added convenience.

Amenities & Services

The heated outdoor pool is open year-round and surrounded by sun loungers. A lounge by the pool provides complimentary coffee and hot chocolate all day. Coin-operated snack machines are available for quick bites, and the hotel offers bike tours for exploring the area.

Location & Surroundings

The hotel is located three blocks from the ocean and within walking distance to La Jolla Cove and Seal Rock. Guests can reach the San Diego Zoo, Birch Aquarium, and Torrey Pines within a short drive. Restaurants and boutique shops are steps away from the property.

Family-Friendly Features

Families find spacious rooms with two queen beds and partial ocean-view balconies. The heated outdoor pool includes a fence around it for safety and is open late. Nearby beaches and the San Diego Zoo provide family outings within a 15-minute drive.

Hotel Highlights

The hotel offers complimentary coffee and hot chocolate in a shared lounge area with TV. Sustainable practices include filtered water stations on every floor and recycling programs. ADA-accessible rooms and a 24-hour front desk accommodate all guests.

  • Location: 3 blocks from ocean, walking distance to La Jolla Cove and shops
  • Rooms: Ocean-view rooms with private balconies, partial ocean views available
  • Amenities: Heated outdoor pool, complimentary coffee/hot cocoa lounge
  • Dining: In-room breakfast delivery from The Cottage Restaurant
  • Family: Spacious rooms, close to beaches and San Diego Zoo
  • Sustainability: Sustainable practices incorporated in hotel operations
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A continental breakfast is served and charges are applicable. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:130
Former name
Best Western Plus Inn By The Sea
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Rooms and availability

Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed1 Queen-size bed2 Queen Size Beds
King Room Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Standard First Floor Queen Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 King Size Beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Laundry
TV

Leisure/ TV room

Lift

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing

Services

  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Ocean view
  • Partial View

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Dryer

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Inn By The Sea, La Jolla

💵 Lowest room price 100 £
📏 Distance to centre 14.2 km
✈️ Distance to airport 21.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport San Diego International, SAN

Location

7830 Fay Avenue, San Diego, California, United States, 92037-4240
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7830 Fay Avenue, San Diego, California, United States, 92037-4240
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7830 Fay Avenue, San Diego, California, United States, 92037-4240
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Beach
Children's Pool
510 m
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
360 m
Park
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
510 m
Church
St James by-The-Sea Episcopal Church
140 m
Museum
Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla
190 m
Church
Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church
340 m
Gallery
Legends Gallery
490 m
Gallery
National Geographic Fine Art Galleries
500 m
1250 Prospect St
Africa and Beyond
580 m
Park
Coast Boulevard Park
910 m
7650 Girard Avenue
Trilogy Sanctuary
340 m
Park
Cuvier Park
640 m
7777 Fay Ave
Sparkcycle
120 m
Beach
La Jolla Tide Pools
1.0 km
7843 Girard Ave
Buddhi Yoga
180 m
Gallery
Colosseum Fine Arts
420 m
Restaurant
Brick & Bell Cafe
170 m
Restaurant
Elixir Espresso & Wine Bar
380 m
Restaurant
Living Room Coffee
280 m
Restaurant
Smashburger
270 m
Restaurant
Bobboi Natural Gelato
370 m
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
370 m
Restaurant
City Tacos Imperial Beach
360 m
Restaurant
Gelateria Frizzante
340 m
Restaurant
Dr Juice
560 m
Restaurant
Starbucks
470 m

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FAQ about Inn By The Sea, La Jolla

Which popular attractions are located near the Inn By The Sea, La Jolla?
You can visit Simic Gallery, placed 650 meters from the Inn By The Sea, La Jolla. Other interesting sights include San Diego Mormon Temple (6 km from the property) as well as Mount Soledad Iconic Mountain (nearly a 10-minute ride away).
What is the closest airport to Inn By The Sea, La Jolla hotel?
San Diego International airport is located within a 20-minute drive (25 km) from Inn By The Sea, La Jolla hotel.
Can we park our car at the inn?
Yes, at the inn there are parking spaces provided on site.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the hotel?
Unfortunately, the hotel doesn't have on-site dining options, but there is a variety of restaurants just outside the property - visit the highly rated dessert restaurant Bobboi Natural Gelato-10/10 according to reviews-or Cherrywine Modern Asian Cuisine, which is popular for its Asian dishes and is placed just 0.6 km away.
What is check-in and check-out time at Inn By The Sea, La Jolla?
Guests of Inn By The Sea, La Jolla can check in from 16:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the delightful 3-star Inn By The Sea, La Jolla hotel?
Payment methods in the delightful 3-star Inn By The Sea, La Jolla hotel include:
  • сash
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the 3-star Inn By The Sea, La Jolla offer?
The 3-star Inn By The Sea, La Jolla offers such room types as Standard First Floor Queen Room, Deluxe Top floor King Room, and Standard First Floor King Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of this delightful inn?
Most rooms of this delightful inn include a patio and a balcony as well as complimentary wireless internet and a cable flat-screen TV.
Do you have a pool at the 3-star Inn By The Sea, La Jolla?
Yes, the 3-star Inn By The Sea, La Jolla features a swimming pool.
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