The Shoal La Jolla Beach

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Coffee service
Reception
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The current price is $198
$175 nightly
$198 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 5 - May 6

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6750 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Place, Windansea Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Street Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Newly Remodeled)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Newly Remodeled)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Newly Remodeled)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Newly Remodeled)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Newly Remodeled)

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, Multiple Beds (Newly Remodeled)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

La Jolla

With a stay at The Shoal La Jolla Beach in La Jolla (Beach Barber Tract), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Windansea Beach and 6 minutes from University of California, San Diego. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from La Jolla Cove and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from La Jolla Shores Park.

What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marine Street Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • La Jolla Cove - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Coffee Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sugar and Scribe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rigoberto's Taco Shop - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Shoal La Jolla Beach

The Shoal La Jolla Beach offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This La Jolla hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

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The Shoal La Jolla Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price, friendly staff, clean rooms. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalee

Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and nice clean room!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Celina

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was delightful, eager to help with anything we might need. Rooms were recently renovated, spacious and very cute. Just a block or so off the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem. The value for a hotel in the area is unbeatable. The rooms were recently updated as is the rest of the hotel. A block from the beach, can’t be beat! We would definitely stay again if we come back to La Jolla.
Pool area
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fairly recent refurb to what looks like an old skool motel from the outside - good sized rooms a short walk from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super solid place to stay, clean, great staff, walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Nice and updated. Very nice relaxing getaway close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sumit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location near the La Jolla cove. Lots of nice restaurants nearby. Nice clean hotel. I would stay there again when I am visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Pierre

Great st
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Staff very nice. Room clean but from the photo expected more than a run of the mill motel. And $15 fee for parking??? In front of the room???although bathroom cleaned after our first night bed was left unmade
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt thoroughly welcomed with personal text messages before I arrived. The hotel is a short walk to a beautiful beach, coffee houses, a small grocery, and some great restaurants. Room was cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. The room was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

CARTER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Affordable in a prime location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efrem

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arman

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
yes to all 4
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025