Where can I eat near La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club?

For meals right at the hotel, try The Marine Room for oceanfront dining, The Walnut Lounge for cocktails and light bites, Club Dining for breakfast through dinner, or the Beach Hut for casual beachfront bites. Next door at La Jolla Shores Hotel, Shores Restaurant serves California coastal dishes with a beachfront view. A short walk away, Barbarella is about 0.25 miles northeast, and Brick & Bell is a local coffee shop in La Jolla Shores. For more options, the Village area is about a mile west with shops and restaurants.

What is the area around La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club like?

The hotel sits right on La Jolla Shores, a relaxed beach community with sand and surf just steps away. La Jolla Shores Park is a 9-minute walk, and the Birch Aquarium is 22 minutes on foot. The nearby Village offers boutiques, cafes, and the La Jolla Cove sea lions, though it's a short drive or longer walk. You're also close to the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park for snorkeling and kayaking. The area feels slower-paced and less crowded than downtown San Diego, with a casual, flip-flop-friendly vibe. For more city sights like SeaWorld or Old Town, plan a car or transit trip of about 10 to 12 kilometers.

How do I get to La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club from the airport or main train station?

From San Diego International Airport, about 11.8 miles away, a taxi or ride-hailing service like Uber or Lyft is the direct way to the hotel. The hotel does not run its own airport shuttle, so a pre-booked transfer works well too. If you are coming by train, the nearest major station is in downtown San Diego, and from there a taxi or rideshare will bring you north to La Jolla Shores. Public buses and the trolley connect downtown to La Jolla with a transfer, though a car or ride is the easiest route.

What's there to do near La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club in the evening?

In the evening, you can enjoy oceanfront dining at The Marine Room, The Walnut Lounge, or Club Dining, all right at the hotel. The Shores Restaurant at the sister property next door also offers California coastal dishes with beachfront views. For a casual option, the Beach Hut serves food steps from the sand. La Jolla Shores Park is a 9-minute walk away, perfect for a sunset stroll along the beach. If you want to explore further, the La Jolla Village area, about a mile west, has shops and dining options for an evening out.

Is La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club a good base for exploring San Diego?

La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club is an excellent base for exploring the area, with La Jolla Shores Park just a 9-minute walk away and the Birch Aquarium a 22-minute stroll from your door. Other major San Diego sights like SeaWorld, Mission Bay Park, and Old Town are roughly 10 to 12 kilometers out, making them an easy drive or transit hop. The hotel's beachfront spot also puts you close to kayaking, surfing, and snorkeling at the nearby underwater park. For venturing further, taxis and ride-hailing are readily available, or you can use the local bus and trolley for downtown. It's a great starting point for both immediate seaside relaxation and wider city adventures.

La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club San Diego

Name: La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
Address: 2000 Spindrift Dr, San Diego, 美国

Guest reviews

4.4Very good(819)

Excellent593
Good126
Average31
Poor13
Terrible56

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Guests like

Beach Access: Guests praise the extremely close access to the beach, with rooms just steps from the sand and great views of the ocean and sunset.
Staff: Reviews mention front desk, beach, dining, bellman, and housekeeping staff as well trained, helpful, attentive, and kind.
Facilities: Guests highlight the amazing pool, private beach, and opportunities for kayaking, snorkeling, tennis, and pickleball.

Guests mention

Room Condition: Reviews note rooms can be dated and small, with some facing a parking lot, so requesting a beachfront or recently updated room may help.
Morning Noise: Some guests report being woken early by garbage trucks across the street, so it's worth asking for a quieter room away from that side.

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Reviews from

elizabethdU4179XT

3/5

Tripadvisor· a month ago

First the good - Everything was very clean and every staff member we encountered was wonderful, inside the hotel area and on the beach. The breakfast at Club Dining was great. Unfortunately, our stay was not the relaxing anniversary getaway we expected, especially considering the price. Our room was in the “residential area,” which felt separate from the resort and like the outcast section of the property. My advice is to make sure they don't put you in that area. The first morning, we were awakened at 6:15am by a garbage truck repeatedly lifting and dropping dumpsters across the street for over an hour. Delivery trucks then began parking and unloading directly outside our room for two large events at the hotel. The noise continued until and after we left around 10am. Delivery trucks were outside our room again the next morning. We understand that hotels require deliveries, but this was planned activity associated with the resort. Guests staying in these rooms should be warned about the significant early morning noise, or deliveries should be scheduled and routed differently. It felt more like a Motel 6 experience than an expensive beach resort experience. Guest Services kindly removed the resort fee for both nights, which we appreciated. However, that did not feel adequate for the lost sleep and disruption to both mornings of our anniversary trip. It also seemed after talking to a couple of employees that the hotel is aware of the noise issue in the "residential" rooms, yet nothing has been done to improve the situation or even warn guests. LJBTC has many positives, particularly its staff, cleanliness, and location. But whatever you do, don't stay in the "residential" area. We were completely unaware how set apart it is from the rest of the resort. At this price point, we expected a peaceful resort stay, and unfortunately, that is not what we received.

brooklyngal3

5/5

Tripadvisor· a month ago

This was a splurge of trip for us. Having extremely close access to the beach was of the utmost importance when planning our trip....and wow, did this deliver! I expected the rooms would be slightly dated, which was true. However they were extremely roomy, quiet, comfortable and we had loads of space and an absolutely perfect view of the ocean, beach and sunset. I really can't imagine a more perfect view at any other hotel. All the things that were important to me on a mom and daughter trip, were in place. It was safe. It was comfortable. It was easy to order food at any time, anywhere. Service was courteous and quick. Lots of options for children and adults to really indulge in all kinds of beach activities. Parking was easy and fairly close to our room, although on the weekends and holidays this got more challenging. We usually travel during the week so it wasn't much of an issue for us. We would not hesitate to stay again, and we are already planning our next trip!

Elizabeth Hoxworth

5/5

Google· 2 weeks ago

Wonderful beach and great kayaking and snorkeling. Rooms a little dated but who cares. Room facing Ocean and only a few steps from room to beach.

Response from the property

Dear Elizabeth, What a pleasure to hear that you enjoyed your time with us at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. With the ocean just steps from your room and wonderful opportunities to explore the water, it sounds like you made the most of our beautiful beachfront setting. We're delighted that your visit was so enjoyable and hope to welcome you back for more memorable stays. Sincerely, Arturo Baylon; Director of Rooms & Club Operations

Trip.com Member

3.5/5

Trip.com· 8 months ago

Great location but room was awful. Small, noisy, paper thin walls. Uncomfortable beds. Seemed tired and dated. View was of parking lot. Property right on the sand though. But wouldn’t stay there again.

kellybG2051YX

5/5

Tripadvisor· a month ago

The rooms were very dated and need some serious upgrading. However, the pool is amazing, the private beach was fantastic and the location was top notch. The staff was excellent too! Would recommend 10 times over!

A3793PTkellyw

3/5

Tripadvisor· 2 months ago

We love the La Jolla area and had a great time at the beach, tennis, pickleball, and dining. Staff was courteous, kind and helpful with anything we needed. Our room and bathroom, unfortunately, was so tiny with a twin and double bed. Our neighbors had all of their wet bathing suits and boogie boards outside hanging all over the place because there is absolutely no room in the bathroom or room to put anything. I've stayed here in the past in a two-bedroom which was a much better experience, but the rooms are very outdated and dirty "looking" old tiles, floors, etc. Beds were comfortable, but again, tiny and cramped. The club itself is a fun and enjoyable experience...so if you don't care about the in-room experience, it's a lot of fun. Being that it's a pricey place to stay that we considered a "splurge," we felt the room quality was a huge disappointment and would not stay here again.

Pioneer25654365502

4/5

Tripadvisor· a month ago

Beachfront rooms are amazing - so nice to walk out the door onto the beach or sit on the walkway and watch the waves and swimmers. Official checkin time was 4pm but our room was ready before 1pm. Room service was great.

T1120KCangelap

5/5

Tripadvisor· 2 months ago

Our stay was outstanding. It's a very expensive indulge for a family, but we loved it. The staff at every experience, from front desk, beach, dining, bellman, housekeeping were well trained, helpful, attentive and kind. It's a nostalgic experience at the resort. Thank you!