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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, US
4.6Excellent
Hotel amenities
Laundry
Gym
Parking
Non-Smoking

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About this property

Inn By The Sea La Jolla is a 3.5-star independent hotel located in the Village of La Jolla, California. Situated just a 3-minute drive from La Jolla Cove and 8 minutes from Mission Bay, the property places guests within easy reach of San Diego's premier coastal attractions. The hotel is 4.6 miles from Mission Beach and 10 miles from the University of San Diego, with San Diego International Airport (Lindbergh Field) approximately 15 miles south via Highway 5.

The hotel features 130 guestrooms across 5 floors, each equipped with a pillowtop bed, private patio, MP3 docking station, and complimentary wireless internet access. Rooms include cable television for entertainment and private bathrooms stocked with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Guests rate the rooms highly, with a comfort rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Guests have access to an outdoor pool and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Room service is available for in-room dining. The hotel offers concierge services to assist with tours and tickets, along with additional conveniences including dry cleaning and laundry service, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available throughout the property, including accessible parking, registration desk, pool area, and public restrooms. The property is smoke-free and welcomes service animals. An on-site art gallery and shopping mall add to the guest experience.

Check-in is available from 4:00 PM onward, with check-out at 12:00 PM. The hotel does not permit pets other than service animals. The property has earned an overall guest rating of 4.6 out of 5 across more than 1,500 reviews.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Inn By The Sea La Jolla in La Jolla (Village of La Jolla), you'll be a 3-minute drive from La Jolla Cove and 8 minutes from Mission Bay. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Mission Beach and 10 mi (16.1 km) from University of San Diego.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Children's Pool Beach - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
La Jolla Cove - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
La Jolla Tide Pools - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Windansea Beach - 1.5 km / 1 mi
La Jolla Beach - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
La Jolla Shores Park - 3.3 km / 2 mi
University of California, San Diego - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Bird Rock - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Scripps Pier - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Mission and Pacific Beaches - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Birch Aquarium - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Pacific Beach - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Tourmaline Surfing Park - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 19.7 km / 12.2 mi
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 21.3 km / 13.2 mi
San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 32 km / 19.9 mi
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 49.6 km / 30.8 mi
Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 57.2 km / 35.6 mi

The preferred airport for Inn By The Sea La Jolla is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 130 guestrooms featuring MP3 docking stations. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Take advantage of the hotel's room service.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

Just 15 miles South on Hwy.5, Lindbergh Field Int'l Airport,
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
  • Service dogs only. No pets allowed.
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Fees & policies

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

Know before you go

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).