La Jolla Shores Hotel

Formerly known as the Sea Lodge, this three-story 1960s hotel in a residential enclave is under the same management as the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. It has an identical on-the-sand location, minus the country-club ambience. About half the rooms at this nonsmoking property have some view of the ocean, and the rest look out on the pool or a tiled courtyard. Priced by view and size, the rooms are pretty basic but were upgraded in 2008. Bathrooms feature separate dressing areas with large closets; balconies or patios are standard, and some rooms have fully equipped kitchenettes. From the beach you can gaze toward the top of the cliffs, where La Jolla's village hums with activity (and relentless traffic). Like the Beach & Tennis Club, this property is popular with families but also attracts business travelers looking to balance meetings with time on the beach or the tennis court.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; babysitting; beach chairs/umbrellas; concierge; courtesy shuttle (5 mi. radius); exercise room; Jacuzzi; 2 outdoor pools (including a wading pool for kids); room service; sauna; spa services; 2 tennis courts

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