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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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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Beach/ocean view
View from property
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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, Cuvier Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪16 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
(29 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 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
(22 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • 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)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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
(15 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Sand Dollar Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

Sand Dollar Suite

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

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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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, laptop workspace

2 Queen Beds Terrace Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

La Jolla

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

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cuvier Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • La Jolla Cove - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Windansea Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪The Spot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Puesto La Jolla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sugar and Scribe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Girard Gourmet - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5-star hotel near La Jolla Cove
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business center on site. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Inn By The Sea La Jolla. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star La Jolla hotel is smoke free.

  • 133 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • 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
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Inn By The Sea La Jolla offers 133 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries, 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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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: 3:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
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

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
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Inn By The Sea La Jolla to the airport?

Inn By The Sea La Jolla is 12.2 mi (24-min drive) away from the San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

As of Nov 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inn By The Sea La Jolla on Dec 4, 2025 start from $159.3, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Inn By The Sea La Jolla have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Inn By The Sea La Jolla.

How close is Inn By The Sea La Jolla to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from La Jolla Cove and 12-minute walk from La Jolla Tide Pools. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Inn By The Sea La Jolla offer free breakfast?

Inn By The Sea La Jolla does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Inn By The Sea La Jolla?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per night.

Does Inn By The Sea La Jolla have a pool?

Inn By The Sea La Jolla features an outdoor pool.

Does Inn By The Sea La Jolla have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Inn By The Sea La Jolla to downtown La Jolla?

Inn By The Sea La Jolla is 0.9 mi away from La Jolla.

Inn By The Sea La Jolla Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1258 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1709 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy place near the ocean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edmond

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room next to me was very nosy starting 11pm on August 25 and call front desk but noise was still there .then called police at 1am&3am because of noise and hotel only gave me credit of $40gor parking and was Expecting more discount from hotel ..1st time had noise problem and specially on Monday night hotel moved me to another room for 2nd&3rd night .i will never stay in room 109 again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the sea, many dining options, and walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a walkable neighborhood with plenty of restaurants nearby. Staff was extremely friendly and housekeeping. Did a fantastic job.
View from the balcony
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hailey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is good with lots to do in walking distance. Unfortunately parking the night we arrived was really challenging , no parking on site available and had to drive around for quite a while to locate street parking. It got better after the first night, and hotel staff acknowledged the challenge, which was especially challenging due to some unexpected accessibility needs during our trip. Once parking became available on site it is very tight. In general the hotel and room were clean and met our needs. It is a bit dated and pool area is not big, but I think the value is good price wise for the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Frankie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall, Rancho Cucamonga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You MUST reserve an ocean view room. You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it and will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruthy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seyed Ali

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property was conviniently located in La Jolla.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atanas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At check-in, the girl wasn't very friendly at all. She seemed very bothered. The older blonde lady was nice. The towels in the room are very rough and small. They definitely need new fluffier and larger towels. The walls are paper thin. We could hear EVERYRHING going on in the other room. I did appreciate the coffee station. Location was convenient to all nearby activities. I think next time I'll try somewhere different.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vahe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location to Shopping/Food/Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Very central to restaurants & bas. Could walk. Nice small pool area. Very peaceful & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos gustó mucho la ubicación, puedes irte caminando a muchos restaurantes y a la playa de la jolla, es segura el área
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025