Regarded as one of the most affluent areas in San Diego, La Jolla is an ideal base for your San Diego vacation. Year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, and a variety of activities in the village — what’s not to love about La Jolla? If you’re looking for boutique hotels in La Jolla, here are five properties to get you started.
La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores Hotel features 128 elegantly appointed rooms, some with kitchenettes. Situated on a beautiful stretch of sand, guests can lounge on the beach chairs during the day and reserve a beach BBQ for the evening. Kayaking, surfing, scuba diving, and even a 600-acre underwater ecological reserve are practically right out your door. In addition to the beachfront BBQ, La Jolla Shores Hotel has two onsite restaurants and room service if you prefer to dine in your luxury suite.
Empress Hotel La Jolla
The Empress Hotel La Jolla is a few blocks off the beach and features 73 European-style rooms. Splurge for the Empress Spa Suite and enjoy a separate bedroom with king-sized bed and a Jacuzzi whirlpool tub — great for relaxing after a full day of exploring. The hotel’s location is ideal as you’re right in the heart of the village and close to art galleries, museums, and shopping. Valet park your car and walk to everything in La Jolla Village.
La Jolla Cove Suites
As its name suggests, La Jolla Cove Suites is an all-suites hotel. Spacious rooms feature Serta Perfect Sleeper beds and a kitchenette. Go for a walk on the beach or take a dip in the resort’s heated saltwater pool and Jacuzzi. The Underwater Park is about 15 minutes away from La Jolla Cove Suites, while downtown San Diego is a 30-minute drive. If you’re scouting wedding locations on your vacation, La Jolla Cove Suites is continually rated one of San Diego’s best wedding venues, with its rooftop terrace that holds up to 225 guests.
La Valencia Hotel
La Valencia Hotel is another oceanview boutique hotel in La Jolla. It’s also one of the luxurious ones, with a nightly rate to match. The 112 rooms are elegantly appointed, while amenities are consistent with a luxury boutique property. Pamper yourself by booking an in-room spa treatment or massage. Enjoy a drink on the sunny garden patio and then dine at Café la Rue, a beautiful European bistro and bar featuring stunning decor, a glass enclosed wine vault, and paintings that date back to 1947, the year of the restaurant’s inception.
Pantai Inn
Pantai Inn is steps away from the beach and offers Balinese-inspired accommodations in La Jolla. Lush gardens, Balinese statues, an outdoor fire pit, and soothing water features are a few of the touches you’ll find at Pantai Inn. As far as accommodations go, choose from private one- or two-bedroom cottages, or standard inn rooms, which range from studio suites to a three-bedroom two-story bungalow. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, complimentary parking (which is a welcome feature in this area), in-room spa treatments, and premium coffee and teas served throughout the day.
This post was in conjunction with Hipmunk, but all opinions and views are my own.