Inn By The Sea, La Jolla – A Favorite for Families in San Diego
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About the Hotel
7830 Fay Avenue,
San Diego,
California,
United States,
92037-4240,
California
Perfect
8.5
9.1
/10
4.2
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/5
Rooms & Amenities
Inn By The Sea, La Jolla offers 131 rooms with private balconies, some featuring ocean views. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker with Seattle's Best Coffee. ADA-accessible rooms have grab bars and shower chairs. Suites include a wet bar, microwave, and rain head walk-in shower.
Dining Options
Breakfast in bed is available via in-room delivery from The Cottage Restaurant. Complimentary all-day coffee is served poolside. Nearby dining includes award-winning restaurants like The Marine Room and George's at the Cove, both within walking distance.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can kayak at La Jolla Cove, book tee times at local golf courses, or explore the Seven Caves. The hotel has an outdoor heated pool and offers guided snorkel tours. Surf Diva Surf School provides lessons for all ages.
Location & Access
The hotel is three blocks from La Jolla Shores Beach and a 5-minute walk to La Jolla Village. Nearby attractions include the San Diego Zoo (15 miles away) and SeaWorld (8 miles away). UCSD is 5 miles from the property.
Services & Events
Concierge services assist with tour bookings and restaurant reservations. The hotel offers 1,500 sq ft of event space, wedding coordination, and dry cleaning. Parking is available for $20 per day. Complimentary newspapers and multilingual staff (English/Spanish) are provided.
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Choose from a variety of room types
Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
2 queen Beds Terrace Accessible
2 persons
37 m²
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
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1 King Bed Terrace Accessible
2 persons
37 m²
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
room details
Superior Room 1 King Bed Balcony Ocean View
2 persons
30 m²
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
room details
Deluxe Room 1 King Bed Balcony Upper Floors
2 persons
30 m²
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Tips on navigating the city
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City Centre
San Diego
14.2
km
Airports
San Diego International (SAN)
21.5
km
El Cajon (CJN)
36.3
km
Train
Coaster Sorrento Valley Station
8.0
km
San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
12.3
km
Bus
Bus stop300 m
Facilities
Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
USD 20 per day
Luggage storage
24-hour services
24-hour reception
General
No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access
Sports & Fitness
Fitness centre
Diving
Snorkelling
Hiking
Cycling
Tennis court
Aerobics
Fishing
Guest Parking
Dryer
Services
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Business
Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Patio
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Dryer
Media
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
7830 Fay Avenue,
San Diego,
California,
United States,
92037-4240,
California
Map view
7830 Fay Avenue,
San Diego,
California,
United States,
92037-4240,
California
City landmarks
Beach
La Jolla Cove
1.2
km
Landmark
Simic Gallery
610 m
Park
La Jolla Shores Park
2.4
km
Landmark
Girard Avenue and Prospect Street
880 m
Aquarium
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
3.3
km
Park
San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park
1.0
km
Landmark
Sunny Jim Cave
770 m
Beach
Marine Street Beach
1.5
km
Landmark
Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial
2.7
km
Beach
Windansea Beach
2.2
km
Park
Kellogg Park
2.1
km
Nearby
Beach
Children's Pool
510 m
Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
360 m
Church
St James by-The-Sea Episcopal Church
140 m
Museum
Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla
190 m
Church
Mary Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church
340 m
Gallery
Legends Gallery
490 m
Gallery
National Geographic Fine Art Galleries
500 m
1250 Prospect St
Africa and Beyond
580 m
Park
Coast Boulevard Park
910 m
7650 Girard Avenue
Trilogy Sanctuary
340 m
Park
Cuvier Park
640 m
Park
Ellen Browning Scripps Park
510 m
7777 Fay Ave
Sparkcycle
120 m
Beach
La Jolla Tide Pools
1.0
km
7843 Girard Ave
Buddhi Yoga
180 m
Gallery
Colosseum Fine Arts
420 m
8650 Kennel Way
Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier
910 m
1162 Prospect St
Gallery La Jolla
460 m
Gallery
RC Gorman Navajo Gallery
490 m
Restaurants
Brick & Bell Cafe
170 m
928 Silverado Street
Elixir Espresso & Wine Bar
380 m
7863 Girard Ave 105
Living Room Coffee
280 m
1010 Prospect St
Smashburger
270 m
1000 Prospect St
Bobboi Natural Gelato
370 m
8008 Girard Ave
Jersey Mike's Subs
370 m
7836 Herschel Ave
City Tacos Imperial Beach
360 m
805 Seacoast Dr
Gelateria Frizzante
340 m
1025 Prospect St Ste 130
Dr Juice
560 m
8008 Girard Ave Suite 140
Starbucks
470 m
1055 Torrey Pines Rd #102
Family-focused reviews and ratings
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Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 5 reviews
8.5
8.5/10 based on 1258 reviews
Jeff
United States,
October
2024
10.0/10
Great location, amenities, and service. A family-friendly atmosphere, with lots of thoughtful touches.
Rooms
10.0
Our room was very clean and comfortable, with plenty of space for our family of four. The balconies were a bonus!
Service
10.0
The staff was really friendly and accommodating; they went above and beyond to help us.
Location
10.0
The location was superb, in walking distance to all La Jolla shops and the beach.
Dining
10.0
Tons of restaurant options nearby; the hotel even had discount coupons.
Facilities
10.0
The heated pool was a huge hit with the kids! We also enjoyed the coffee bar and snack machines.
Norman
United States,
August
2024
10.0/10
Wonderful stay! Ann Marie was super helpful getting us a room for our family. Great location and comfy beds.
Rooms
10.0
Needed a rollaway bed and Ann Marie made it easy. Room was perfect!
Service
10.0
Ann Marie was fantastic; above and beyond helpful!
Location
10.0
Hard to beat the location and price!
Dining
8.0
I didn't focus on dining during my visit.
Facilities
9.0
Loved the lounge area and heated pool deck!
Kelly
United States,
July
2024
9.0/10
This hotel is a great value in La Jolla. Clean, quiet, and perfectly located. I will stay again!
Rooms
9.0
Our room was extremely quiet, even though it was near the pool and street. Everything worked perfectly and it was very clean!
Service
9.0
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Easy check-in and check-out.
Location
10.0
Walkable to everything. I didn't need my car the whole time!
Dining
8.0
Lots of restaurant choices nearby. The hotel provided discount coupons.
Facilities
9.0
Clean and well-kept facilities, including a heated pool. Coffee in the lobby was a plus.
Erin
United States,
May
2024
8.0/10
Our family trip was great! The location was perfect, and the room was comfortable despite some minor issues with the upgrade. I'd definitely return.
Rooms
7.0
The room was clean and comfortable, but the partial ocean view upgrade wasn't worth the extra cost. It overlooked the parking lot. However, we enjoyed the balcony.
Service
6.0
Check-in was a bit disappointing because the promised upgrade was not as described, but the staff was friendly.
Location
10.0
The location was amazing, close to everything we wanted to do!
Dining
9.0
We walked to dinner, dessert, and breakfast easily from the hotel.
Facilities
7.0
The parking was a little confusing but we managed it ok.
John
United States,
January
2024
7.0/10
Despite some minor issues, the location is unbeatable. We loved being so close to everything La Jolla offers!
Rooms
6.0
The room was a bit dated, but clean and functional. It was quite small.
Service
7.0
The staff was friendly and helpful overall, but there were some issues with room service.
Location
10.0
The location was very convenient, close to the beach and great breakfast places.
Dining
6.0
La Jolla has amazing food options, but the hotel's breakfast was basic.
Facilities
6.0
The pool was nice, but the overall hotel needs some updating.
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