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A corridor with hexagonal tiles leading to a beach view.
A stone-paved pathway leading to a covered entrance with a view of the sea.
A spacious lobby with a large marble coffee table, comfortable seating, and a view of the pool area.
A bar with three colorful cocktails on a mat, bottles and glasses in the background, and a view of the sea through arched windows.

1. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores
United States
Cindy
CA $370
CA $515 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Jolla Shores Hotel
A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.
A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a clear view of the elevator.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a marina with numerous boats.

2. Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Point Loma
United States
Thuan
CA $220
CA $253 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a box of pizza.
A marina with boats, a bridge, and a building with a pool and palm trees.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit table, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, in a courtyard with palm trees and a building in the background.

3. The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
Mission Bay
United States
Zachary
CA $255
CA $334 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
The Dana on Mission Bay
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious room with large windows, modern furniture, and decorative lighting fixtures.
A hotel with a sign reading "Wyndham Garden," surrounded by palm trees and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

4. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Point Loma
United States
Nayla
CA $149
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A large, multi-deck riverboat with a white exterior and multiple levels of balconies.
A beachside hotel with a row of beach chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a calm sea.
A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a gazebo.

5. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
Central Mission Beach
United States
Margarita
CA $213
CA $323 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Bahia Resort Hotel
An aerial view of a marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by a residential area with buildings and streets.
A restaurant with a breakfast bar, ceiling fans, and a kitchen area with appliances.
A rooftop patio with wicker furniture and palm trees, overlooking a marina.
A hotel rooftop with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the marina and cityscape.

6. Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor

Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
Point Loma
United States
Luis
CA $147
CA $166 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a crescent-shaped logo, and a digital payment terminal.
A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances, and a large window.
A room with a wooden cabinet stocked with snacks and a beverage refrigerator.
A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and dumbbells, with a TV on the wall and large windows.

7. Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area

Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area
Point Loma
United States
Anthony
CA $157
CA $181 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area
A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the ocean, a pier in the background, and a clear sky.
The exterior of the Ocean Beach Hotel with a clear view of the entrance and large arched windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.
A beach view with a pier extending into the ocean, a staircase leading down to the beach, and a railing with potted plants.

8. Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel
Point Loma
United States
Marcus
CA $224
CA $253 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Ocean Beach Hotel
A resort with two-story buildings, balconies, and a pool area.
An outdoor bar area with a pool, bar stools, and a variety of bottles.
A restaurant with a view of a marina, featuring high ceilings, modern lighting, and a central chandelier.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

9. Humphreys Half Moon Inn

Humphreys Half Moon Inn
Point Loma
United States
Svenja
CA $240
CA $305 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Humphreys Half Moon Inn
A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern living room with a brown sofa, a black ottoman, a purple armchair, and a round coffee table. There is a television mounted on the wall and a wooden shelf with a decorative item.
A hotel room with a bed, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, striped armchairs, and a green ottoman.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
Pacific Beach
United States
Amber
CA $154
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
A resort pool area with a small waterfall, surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery.
A spacious indoor area with large windows, a staircase, and seating arrangements.
A serene garden with a pond, palm trees, and a building in the background.
A lush garden with palm trees, a pathway, and outdoor seating.

11. Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
La Jolla Village
United States
Anthony
CA $297
CA $342 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone flooring, and wicker furniture.
A restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a patterned carpet. Tables are set with chairs and place settings.
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a marina view in the background.

12. Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
Point Loma
United States
Sarah
CA $198
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
A marina with numerous boats docked, a clear sky with the sun setting, and a cityscape in the background.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, two white armchairs, a reception desk, an ATM, and a staircase.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.
A hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, a balcony with a view of boats and buildings, and a lamp on the nightstand.

13. Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport

Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport
Point Loma
United States
Aaron
CA $165
CA $189 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the sea.
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a well-lit courtyard, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding area.
A bar area with multiple seating options, a well-stocked bar, and a television screen.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large screen.

14. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
Point Loma
United States
Luis
CA $253
CA $291 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
A hotel complex with multiple buildings, a landscaped garden, and a body of water reflecting the sunset.
A beach with sand dunes and a person walking.
A hotel with a well-maintained lawn, outdoor lighting, and a clear view of the building's facade.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a palm tree, and a view of a bridge and buildings in the background.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
Point Loma
United States
Orlyn
CA $260
CA $299 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
A square pizza on a wooden board with a fire pit in the background.
A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a mix of booth and table seating.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring palm trees, a golf course, and a building with balconies.
Lobby

16. DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Bayside

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Bayside
Point Loma
United States
Thomas
CA $209
CA $240 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Bayside
A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and the ocean.
A balcony with a view of the beach, palm trees, and a pool area.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a sliding glass door to a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the outside.
A spacious kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and dining area with chairs and a table.

17. Surfer Beach Hotel

Surfer Beach Hotel
Pacific Beach
United States
Amanda
CA $182
CA $206 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Surfer Beach Hotel
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a covered seating area.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a central island, and a variety of appliances and storage containers.
A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, a fireplace, and a staircase.
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a balcony with string lights.

18. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla

Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla
La Jolla Village
United States
Aban
CA $277
CA $319 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla
A modern restaurant with high tables, booths, and a central island.
A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a large globe artwork, and a snack display.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, seating arrangements, and a large TV screen.
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, two sofas, ottomans, and a patterned rug.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach
United States
Wade
CA $172
CA $197 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach
A modern architectural entrance with a central archway, illuminated by wall-mounted lights, flanked by planters with cacti, and a pathway leading through the arch.
A person in a hot tub with a wall of greenery and a sign that says 'TAKE THE PLUNGE'.
The reception area of The Boardwalk Hotel with a wooden reception desk, a chalkboard sign, and a potted plant.
A modern building with a sign reading "BOARDSWALK HOTEL" and a patio area with string lights.

20. Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included

Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included
Mission Beach
United States
Joseph
CA $295
CA $333 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included
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CA $412 total
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includes taxes & fees
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CA $277 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
includes taxes & fees
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CA $482
CA $638 total
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includes taxes & fees
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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

10/10 Excellent
"We had a beautiful stay. Enjoyed our view. I loved shelter island. Can't wait to come again. Nice clean rooms."
Valerie 2-night trip
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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

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If you're going to La Jolla for your Beach Cities San Diego County getaway, you'll find some comfortable 3-star hotels. Many of our guests choose to stay in Redwood Hollow Cottages. Around 2 kilometres northwest of the downtown area, it features individually decorated rooms and an outdoor entertainment area. Another highly recommended escape is Empress Hotel of La Jolla. Stay here and you'll get access to an electric car charging station and a garden, and be around 2 kilometres north of the city centre.
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