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Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near La Jolla Cove

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Beach nearby
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Sundeck
Beach/ocean view
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Sand Dollar Suite

Sand Dollar Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed Pool View No Balcony

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

1 Queen Bed Pool View No Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 King Bed First Floor Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

1 King Bed First Floor Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 1 King Bed Terrace Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

1 King Bed Terrace Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

King Terrace

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

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds Terrace Accessible

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

2 Queen Beds Terrace Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

La Jolla

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Village of La Jolla hotel, you'll find La Jolla Cove and Children's Cove. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Children's Pool Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Children's Cove - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Children's Pool Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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

  • ‪Le Coq - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Girard Gourmet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Spot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jose's Courtroom Cantina - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5-star hotel near La Jolla Cove
As a guest of Inn By The Sea La Jolla, you'll find an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Inn By The Sea La Jolla also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star La Jolla hotel is smoke free.

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Inn By The Sea La Jolla offers 130 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This La Jolla hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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.

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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

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 April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • 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 on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1318 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1788 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Beth, POUND RIDGE

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balcony view was great. Great location. Many shops and restaurants around and minutes from the Children's Pool for some seal watching.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erdenebayar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matteo, Riverside

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Pasadena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia, San Dimas

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly reception, easy parking, nice location near the sea and close to cafes and restaurants. Good sized fridge in the room was very helpful!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ariana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, bigggg balcony, we paid for parking which was very convenient and fairly priced! Next time I’m in La Jolla I’ll be staying here , it was a wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with an awesome view! Hotel was close to everything, Cheryl was great getting us checked in!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

DARGYAL, Ojai

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and the location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Room clean. Staff friendly. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I've stayed at the Inn multiple times. My office is in La Jolla so I find this hotel very convenient, great location, staff is super friendly, close to the ocean and multiple restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean and large rooms! The bed was very comfy, quality sheets. And the coffee available all day was the topper!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Burke, Lompoc

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great location. I especially loved the all day coffee and tea.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025