Where to Stay

In 1913, La Jolla's premiere hotel, The Grande Colonial, opened its doors for business, charging $1 for an overnight stay. Since that time, La Jolla has blossomed into a cosmopolitan, resort community, and modern hotels only enhance the city's growing list of attributes. La Jolla's accommodations now cater to thousands of tourists and business professionals, consistently impressing even the most discriminating of world-class travelers.

Whether you are looking for a modern building and maximum services for a business stay or a romantic, seaside cottage, La Jolla's accommodations will not disappoint you. For the business traveler, many of La Jolla's hotels provide in-room Internet access, data ports, meeting rooms and a plethora of secretarial services. The leisure traveler is equally pleased, as La Jolla's hotels boast breathtaking views of the Pacific, complemented by luxury services, boutiques, and nearby fine dining and art galleries.

Business District In the high-technology professional district of La Jolla, a number of modern hotels host primarily business travelers. Hyatt Regency La Jolla, conveniently located off Interstate-5, is a sleek, rusk-colored building, with contemporary architecture and incredible business conveniences. Just down the street, the Radisson Hotel La Jolla is an equally stunning modern facility, featuring five buildings which all surround a garden, pool and putting green.

East of Interstate-5, the Marriott La Jolla is located in a cluster of business establishments, including corporate buildings for world-renown financial institutions. With extensive meeting room space and an executive floor, the Marriott is popular among business professionals. Slightly northward, Hilton La Jolla is one of the most popular hotels among business travelers. Located adjacent to the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course, this hotel advertises a long list of business services, including high-speed Internet access from your room and meeting space to accommodate up to 1,500 people.

For travelers seeking an extended stay, Marriott Residence Inn La Jolla is an ideal choice. With studios, one-bedroom apartments and penthouses, this establishment features many of the comforts of home within each room.

The Village While the professional district of La Jolla naturally caters to the business traveler, the establishments located in La Jolla Village area offer luxury and romance for the leisure traveler. Best Western Inn By the Sea is located in the middle of the village district, with premium restaurants and shops just seconds away from the lobby. Every room has a private balcony. Meanwhile, the Empress Hotel La Jolla boasts an equally prime location. This five-story hotel pampers guests with terry robes, saunas, sundecks and jacuzzis.

Perhaps the most famous hotel in this district is the aforementioned Grande Colonial, infamous for its $1 per day rate upon opening. The historic building has been renovated many times since then, but it still offers beach views and close proximity to the best dining rooms in La Jolla.

In the spirit of true romance, La Jolla Village is home to unbeatable bed and breakfasts. The Bed and Breakfast Inn at La Jolla, once home to John Philip Sousa, offers a historical setting complemented by early 20th century furnishings. Just south of La Jolla Village, Buena Vista Home Bed & Breakfast is a Mediterranean-style inn with delightful multi-lingual hosts who love to present their panoramic view of the sparkling Pacific waters.

Shoreline One block away from the ocean, Hotel Parisi is arguably the most luxurious of all hotels in La Jolla. This Mediterranean-style hotel exudes elegance, from the flowing fountain on the outdoor patio to the VIP seating provided for hotel guests at nearby fine dining restaurants. Other hotels in La Jolla Cove are nearly as elaborate. Prospect Park Inn offers contemporary style and extended-stay rates, while La Jolla Cove Suites provides studio apartments as well as secretarial services for the business traveler who seeks seaside accommodations. Hotel La Jolla features garden and beach view rooms, as well as interior decorating by a top Beverly Hills designer. La Valencia Hotel, with its pink exterior and red-tile roof, hosts everything from business meetings to fashion shows, with yet another memorable view of the ocean.

For those who prefer a more secluded stay, try Scripp's Inn, located at the southern tip of La Jolla Cove. This hotel, which features an ocean view from every room, is located right on the beach, yet is tucked away from the busyness of La Jolla Cove's most popular restaurants and galleries.

La Jolla shines with upscale, first-class hotels. Whether your visit to this affluent town involves business ventures, leisure activities, or both, you can easily find quality accommodations to fit your needs in 'the jewel' of Southern California.