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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mirror.
Sundeck
A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a coastal area with buildings and a clear sky.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $318
$276 nightly
$318 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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7830 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Place, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cuvier Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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 WiFi

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 WiFi

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
(33 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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 WiFi

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 WiFi

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 WiFi

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 WiFi

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 WiFi

View all photos for Sand Dollar Suite

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 WiFi

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed Pool View No Balcony

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.

1 Queen Bed Pool View No Balcony

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

View all photos for 1 King Bed First Floor Accessible

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

1 King Bed First Floor Accessible

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

View all photos for 1 King Bed Terrace Accessible

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

1 King Bed Terrace Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for King Terrace

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 WiFi

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds Terrace Accessible

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

2 Queen Beds Terrace Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

La Jolla

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 9.9 mi (16 km) from Hotel Circle.

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cuvier Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Children's Cove - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Children's Pool Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Jolla Cove - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Inn By The Sea La Jolla offers 130 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This La Jolla hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 130 guestrooms. 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.
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.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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 mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 65-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
  • Safe

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 available
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 November 10 2025 to August 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Hallway
  • Select guestrooms

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

  • Business facilities
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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, 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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Best Western Plus Inn Sea
Best Western Plus Inn Sea La Jolla
Best Western Plus Sea
Best Western Plus Sea La Jolla
Best Western La Jolla
Best Western Plus Inn By The Sea Hotel La Jolla
La Jolla Best Western
Inn Sea Jolla
Sea Jolla
Inn By The Sea La Jolla Hotel
Inn By The Sea La Jolla La Jolla
Inn By The Sea La Jolla Hotel La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1349 out of 1830 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1830 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1830 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1830 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1830 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and incredibly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the view was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with a great view!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Who stated this property once or twice a year for about the last eight years. Every single time it is perfect! Very clean nice staff. Close to shopping and the Cove. Perfect place to stay in La Jolla.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location with parking and pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand location, walk to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay in a quaint area!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and service!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vikas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, perfect location and cozy rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vinay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peyton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anjan

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