Best Hotels near Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, San Diego

First time I came there with my husband in November 2021, and second time - with my middle daughter of 11 years old in March 2022. I love this hotel -we took both times side sea view - park and ocean -amazing view! Probably front beach view is better, but for us too expensive. Don't recommend rooms without view. All rooms ( I suppose) have balcony, where pleasant to sit to have tea (or drinks in the evening). More romantic place than family. But my daughter loved pool and beach. So it's family too:) Close to hotel there is nice park with kids stuff - so families are welcome. Standard Rooms are pretty big and have two queen beds. So both time it were two of us - but it can be easily 4 persons, especially if it is family with 2 adults and 2 kids. Breakfast - for additional money is medium, not bad, but in city we had better breakfasts. Bar is nice:) Dinner-never tried. But within 150-300 meters of walk - great restaurants -italian (2) and others. Stuff is very friendly and pleasant. Rooms are clean and not tired. I will definetely return there. Also - we like to walk -it is 20 min walk or 5-7 min drive to La Jolla caves, seals. I did it both times and will do again -love to watch sea lions, seals and birds.

We stayed in a family room which was quite spacious and renovated enough. It was clean and the staff were attentive when we needed towels and sheets. I popped a fuse and they fixed it very quickly. The food at the bar and restaurant were very good and Charlie was a star! The pool, hot tub and grounds were all very pleasant and we didn’t hear any dogs barking! There is a little strip mall right next to the hotel with water, alcohol, pizza and pho noodles and 2 minutes (walking) further is a large strip mall with everything needed. The hotel is right off the 5 which makes it convenient.

Stayed for five nights for a business trip. I will admit, due to its proximity to the Torrey Pines Golf Course I expected the hotel to be fancier than it was. It wasn't fancy, but it was a very solid, nice hotel in a great location! When I say ”great location” I am referring to it being right on the golf course, which is right on the ocean! The grounds are beautiful and serene. Can't be beat! If you are looking for a location that is walkable to a lot of restaurants and things to do, this is not your place. I don't golf, so can't speak to that side of things. I do enjoy walks in nature, and to that end, the hotel's proximity to Torrey Pines State Park is amazing. It was less than a mile walk to the entrance to the park trails. I was there for work so wish I had more time to explore, but just the little bit I did was refreshing. The trails are well-marked, and the front desk will give you a printed map if you ask. One minor shoulder shrug came from the fitness center. It's quite small for the size of the hotel. Three treadmills, two of which were out of order, four ellipticals, and two bikes. There was a variety of free weights and one multi-machine as well. No water cooler. I was there for a conference that included a lot of active-duty military, so you can imagine that space was at a premium in the mornings. I would love to see an upgraded facility that takes advantage of the views! I didn't use the restaurant, but the lunch and cocktail hour the conference had catered was very good. There is a coffee shop in the lobby that brews Starbucks drinks and has a variety of pastries and bottled drinks, as well. My room was quite large and had everything I needed. The bed was one of the most comfortable I have slept in. Shower was large, water pressure good, and the bathroom was definitely larger than most hotel baths.

The hotel is separated from the shopping mall by a wall, shopping is really super convenient, there are many parking spaces, there is no need to worry about no parking. Hotel garden style, greening is in place.

Good location and surrounding environment. But there must be a car. The breakfast is ok, the staff are very friendly and polite. The room is clean and the kitchen is fully equipped. It is very convenient to heat up the packaged dishes that go out to eat.

Pictures do not do the hotel justice, it looked much better when we visited. Room Good size room with a balcony on floor 4, with partial sea view and view over town, it was so nice to be able to have the door open to allow fresh air in. King size bed, table with two chairs, chair and foot stool. Fridge and air con. Room is missing a safe. Room was very clean and shower over bath worked well. Guest lounge (next to pool) Tea/ coffee and hot chocolate complimentary. Sweets machine (cost) sofa and tables. Breakfast Not included in the cost of the room so we did not try ordering a delivery to our room provided by a nearby restaurant, especially as there are so many restaurants near by. Expensive choices offered for delivery. Location In town with bars/ restaurants and shops on the doorstep. No need to drive if you don’t want to. Car park Plenty of parking spaces, $20 a night. Wi-Fi Good and free Staff Very welcoming and friendly. They can provide some coupons to local restaurants.

We asked for a quiet king room on the second floor for one night. Got it. Enjoyed a wonderfully appointed exceptionally clean room. Bathroom was a delightful surprise. Too crispy to try the pool. Staff was first rate. Price was oh so reasonable. Location: fabulous. Smart choice for us, and any travelers.

Hotel was average but our stay was made significantly better by Abi. We had Abi as our server for breakfast and she was amazing. Courteous, friendly, respectful and with a contagious smile. My husband is a Marriott lifetime titanium elite member. We travel a lot and it has been a long time since we have seen such pleasant service. Rating would have been lower if not for Abi

Our stay at La Jolla Beach and tennis club was perfection. Check-in was a breeze and the gentleman that checked us in was super nice and helpful. We had a room with a kitchenette and it was big and comfortable for us. Yes, the rooms could use renovations. The carpets are old and in some spots had tears along the edges. Our room had a slight musky smell and to me it’s from the old carpeting. The furniture is old and just the overall room def needs updating. However, I will say everything was very clean. I had no issues with the cleanliness and the service provided by the room attendant throughout our stay. Breakfast and service at the restaurant was very good as well. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. Now let’s talk about what truly makes this place a gem. It’s the beautiful beachfront property. You’re literally steps from the beach. So relaxing and beautiful and worth a million bucks. The amenities are great and though also showing a little dated was not a big deal for us. Dinner at The Marine Room was perfection and delicious. Honestly, I can’t wait to come back.

We loved this hotel. Our room was very comfortable and very quiet. The staff was helpful and it was easy to have them valet our car. We got it promptly each time we called for it. The hotel's location is perfect: we walked all over the area where there are many shops & restaurants. Also close to the beach and the terrific Museum of Contemporary Art which is huge and a gem. We would happily stay there again.