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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property
Travelers enjoy ocean views while exploring La Jolla's beaches or discovering local art at the on-site gallery, just steps from the renowned Cove

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Inn By The Sea La Jolla is moments from La Jolla Cove, offering an art gallery and shopping mall on-site. Guests can work out at the gym, use in-room WiFi, or relax by the outdoor pool. Past guests love the prime beach location and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is HK$2,141
HK$2,461 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

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View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Upper Floors)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a headboard.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Upper Floors)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a headboard.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Upper Floors)

Two double beds with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a striped carpet.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Upper Floors)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Two double beds with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a striped carpet.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (First Floor)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a headboard.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (First Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (First Floor)

Two double beds with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a striped carpet.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (First Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a headboard.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Two double beds with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a striped carpet.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a round mirror, and a patterned rug.

Sand Dollar Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with a white comforter and two pillows, one of which has a beach-themed pillowcase. There are two bedside lamps on either side of the bed.

Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a headboard.

Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a headboard.

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a headboard.

King Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room

Two double beds with white linens, a nightstand with a lamp, and a striped carpet.

Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located near the beach, Inn By The Sea La Jolla is in Village of La Jolla, a walkable area in La Jolla with great shopping. Torrey Pines Golf Course and Port of San Diego are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Pechanga Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our La Jolla travel guide
Map
7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037

What's nearby

  • A modern building with palm trees, a stop sign, and a clear blue sky.
    Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A rocky shoreline with seals resting on the rocks near the water.
    Children's Pool Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A rocky coastline with waves crashing onto the shore, a sandy beach, and purple flowers in the foreground.
    La Jolla Cove
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cuvier Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Children's Cove
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station
    8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station
    10 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Better Buzz Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Le Coq
    5 min walk
  • The Spot
    3 min walk
  • Sugar and Scribe
    4 min walk
  • Queenstown Village
    4 min walk

About this property

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

  • Hotel near La Jolla Cove
  • An art gallery on-site, a shopping centre on-site and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Inn By The Sea La Jolla. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and luggage storage
    • Concierge services, multilingual staff and tour/ticket information
    • A lift, a vending machine and coffee/tea in reception
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 130 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
    • 46-inch TVs with streaming services and premium channels
    • Patios, LED light bulbs and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 10 November 2025 to 31 August 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Hallway
  • Selected guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternative facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Inn By The Sea La Jolla have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

As of 7 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn By The Sea La Jolla on 13 Jul 2026 start from HK$2,141, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Inn By The Sea La Jolla pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Self-parking is available for USD 20.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Inn By The Sea La Jolla located?

Located in Village of La Jolla, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and La Jolla Cove. La Jolla Beach and University of California, San Diego are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Inn By The Sea La Jolla Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1341 out of 1823 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1823 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1823 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1823 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1823 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Can walk to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, walking distance to practically everything in La Jolla. Clean rooms, heated pool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nilabh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yavuz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My concern was the parking when I booked, but there were sufficient parking spaces located conveniently.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and incredibly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and amazing location! We’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with a great view!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed for one night but loved the location, room, and amenities. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly helpful staff, relaxing ambiance…. No issues.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was wonderful, room was comfortable, walking distance to great dining and La Jolla cove.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

laura

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Going through a remodel. The people were nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i love this hotel in Downtown LJ. Close to everything, nice staff, great location in LJ and in SD itself.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chengxun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's always been a great experience with Inn by the sea, nice staff, clean room, good location!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, perfect location and cozy rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great trip under remodel at the moment ut hotel still was great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, comfortable room with a beautiful ocean view, great location. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vinay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean and well kept. You get a feeling of being home when you stay. The staff is amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very good at greeting you and helpful. Room was great, comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Rooms and Great Stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Very nice stay with a clean room and a view of the ocean. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely AMAZING place to stay every visit! Great staff, views, location and WiFi. He wife and I love coming here, we brought her parents here too and they were extremely pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view was amazing and location is convenient with cute coffee shops a minute away. Staff was super helpful and accommodating despite Expedia not rebooking our stay properly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super accommodating and friendly. Property is in a very walkable location to beach, shopping and restaurants. I thought it was a good value for the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026