The Best Hotel in La Jolla, San Diego

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Multimillion-dollar homes line the beaches and hillsides of beautiful and prestigious La Jolla, a community about 20 minutes north of Downtown. La Jolla Shores is a mile-long sandy beach that gets crowded in summer with kayakers, sunbathers, and students in scuba-diving classes. The village—the heart of La Jolla—is chockablock with expensive boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, and a grassy beachfront park that's popular for picnics and weddings.

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

$$ | 9700 N. Torrey Pines Rd., San Diego, CA, 92037, USA

With its rambling California mission–style architecture and brilliant gardens, this resort on what once was a famous equestrian ranch exudes rustic elegance. In 2024, Estancia unveiled a $26 million renovation, adding two new culinary concepts including The Trading Post Café and The Palma Pool Bar—both of which complement the refurbished pool deck and cabanas. Pet-friendly rooms have private lawns for four-legged friends and include pet-packages with grain-free munchies and plush beds. Slightly removed from downtown La Jolla, there are plenty of in-house dining options set around an antique hacienda with adobe brick. Tucked within the nine acres are secret gardens where weekend yoga is held, and an outdoor games library where you can make your move under a starry sky. The Torrey Pines Golf Course is less than 1 mile from the hotel.

Pros

  • Grab-and-go items from The Trading Post Café
  • Online offers and discount packages
  • Quiet courtyards with adobe fireplaces

Cons

  • Mandatory $40 resort fees
  • Not centrally located
  • Sound of heavy doors echoes between rooms
9700 N. Torrey Pines Rd., San Diego, CA, 92037, USA
858-550–1000
Hotel Details
210 rooms
No Meals

Quick Facts

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