Name: Inn by the Sea, La Jolla
Address: 7830 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037, United States, 7830 Fay Avenue, California, CA 92037, USA
Rating: 8.5

Inn by the Sea, La Jolla

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About this property

Take in the fresh ocean breezes as you soak up the La Jolla sunshine in one of the country's most romantic honeymoon destinations. Enjoy breakfast in bed with our in-room delivery breakfast option from The Cottage Restaurant. Then spend a day exploring local culture, and later, as the sun goes down, dine at one of our vibrant local restaurants. From morning until evening, La Jolla Village is brimming with all things California – all just moments from our hotel. From our location just three blocks from the ocean to our spacious accommodations designed for vacation comfort to the fullest, La Jolla, Inn by the Sea is your Southern California home away from home. Don't forget to visit the seals.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Private parking at the hotel

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (First Floor) 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Upper Floors) 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View 1 extra-large double bed
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View 1 extra-large double bed
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio (First Floor) 2 large double beds
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Upper Floors) 2 large double beds
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View 2 large double beds
Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View 2 large double beds
Sand Dollar Suite Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed
1 Queen Bed Pool View No Balcony 1 large double bed
1 King Bed First Floor Accessible 1 extra-large double bed
2 queen Beds Terrace Accessible 2 large double beds
1 King Bed Terrace Accessible 1 extra-large double bed
King Room with Balcony 1 extra-large double bed

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Michael

Ireland

“Proximity to the beach and from our room sunset views”

Cristina

Ireland

“Walkable distance to beach and seat cave, close to restaurants and shops, heated swimming pool”

Lena

Switzerland

“We love the location and the comfortable rooms. The pool area with coffee/tea is great.”

Claire

Malta

“Loved the location, parking facilities and also how nice and helpful the staff were”

Simona

Italy

“Lovely walk to the coast Many restaurants, cafes around”

Sally

United Kingdom

“The hotel was perfectly located in La Jolla, close to lots of restaurants and the water front where you could see the sealions. We had a lovely view of the sea from our room. Rooms were very spacious and clean. The pool was lovely and the addition...”

Márcia

Brazil

“They prepared a lovely surprise for my daughters birthday! excelelent location and staff. Would come back certainly”

Cristina

Portugal

“Wonderful hotel in beautiful La Jolla! Everything was great: very friendly staff, amazing pool, super clean and perfect location less than 5 min walking from the beach!”

Vaishnavi

India

“This property is truly a hidden gem and deserves better representation. The current photos don’t do it justice - it could really benefit from professional photography. I arrived with modest expectations based on the images, but was pleasantly...”

Yingying

United States

“Had a great two-day trip in San Diego with my friend, and Daniel at the front desk made it even better. Super friendly and professional! The shower was amazing too—perfect water pressure and temperature. I’ll definitely be back and will recommend...”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this hotel

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please be advised that between Nov. 10th - Jan. 2nd 2026, we will be undergoing exterior balcony repairs and minor roof repairs. Renovation Hours: Monday through Friday 8AM- 5PM. You may experience some noise during these times. All hotel facilities and amenities will remain fully open and operational. Thank you for understanding.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.