Welcome · La Jolla

Wake up to the Pacific.

Come stay where La Jolla begins — moments from the village, the cove, and the open sea.

Pick your dates and we'll take it from here · best rate guaranteed when you book with us

Welcome

Make yourself at home by the sea.

From the moment you arrive, we want you to feel looked after. Every one of our 130 spacious, beautifully decorated guest rooms opens onto a private balcony or patio — and many frame the kind of sunset you came to La Jolla for.

Mornings are easy here: complimentary coffee all day in our poolside guest lounge, and breakfast delivered to your room from the famous Cottage Restaurant.

We can't wait to welcome you to the coast.

Your hosts at Inn by the Sea

130guest rooms
Everyroom a balcony or patio
FreeWi-Fi throughout
Surf breaking on the La Jolla coast
Stay with us

Rooms made for the coast

Spacious, sunny, and made for lingering. Every room opens onto a private balcony or patio, and many catch the sunset — settle into the one that feels like yours.

Garden Queen

Queen bed · garden patio · 280 sq ft

$219 / nightReserve

Ocean View King

King bed · private balcony · 340 sq ft

$329 / nightReserve

The Cove Suite

King + sofa · sea-view terrace · 520 sq ft

$489 / nightReserve
Inn by the Sea perks

Little luxuries, all included

Thoughtful touches across all 130 guest rooms and our easygoing poolside spaces.

Balcony or patio

Step right outside from every single guest room.

Sunset views

Many rooms frame the Pacific at golden hour.

Free Wi-Fi

Complimentary in rooms and all public areas.

All-day coffee

Poolside in our comfortable guest lounge.

Breakfast in bed

Delivered from the famous Cottage Restaurant.

Special offers

Stay a little longer

Settle in for a few nights, celebrate something, or just treat yourself — and book with us direct for our best rate, every time.

Stay longer

Stay 3 & Save

Settle in for three nights and your third is on the house.

Reserve this rate →
Romance

Sea & Sunset

Ocean-view room with a sparkling welcome and dinner credit for two.

Reserve this rate →
Members

AAA & AARP

Show your card and unlock our reduced member nightly rate.

Reserve this rate →
La Jolla, at your door

Kayak the caves, snorkel with the seals, end with sunset.

La Jolla Shores is the gentlest stretch of coast in San Diego — calm water for first-time paddlers, tide pools for the curious, and the cove's famous sea lions just down the path. Honestly, the hardest part is deciding what to do first.

Plan your stay
Kind words
★★★★★

Like staying with family. Ann Marie and staff greet you when you come and go.

Tony S · TripAdvisor

Anne Marie and the staff were incredible, assisting us with so many details.

Michelle M · TripAdvisor

The staff are friendly and truly know what customer service is all about.

Mike Burns · TripAdvisor

Mr. Jim and Ms. Elizabeth from the front desk were simply amazing.

Cosmopolitan · TripAdvisor

Great location! Inn by the Sea is a very nice hotel with friendly staff.

Irene Myers-Thompson · Maryland

Find us

A few steps from everything

  • ●At your door — La Jolla Village shops, dining & galleries
  • ●3 blocks — to the ocean & the beach
  • ●10 min walk — La Jolla Cove & the sea lions
  • ●20 min drive — San Diego International (SAN)
Get directions
La Jolla coastline with palms and the cove