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Boasting an outdoor pool, La Jolla Riviera Inn is 5 minutes' walk from La Jolla Shores Beach in La Jolla, California. A number of dining options can be reached within 5 minutes' walk.

Each apartment/suite at the La Jolla Riviera features a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a refrigerator. A bedroom with one Queen size bed. A separate living room with a fold out sofa-bed, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

The receptionist was amaizing!! Hotel was beautiful, the kitchen had everything needed!

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Wonderful
480 reviews
Price from
$219
per night

Emerald Guest House is situated in San Diego, 7.4 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, 7.4 km from San Diego Convention Center, as well as 8.1 km from Balboa Park. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.4 km from San Diego Zoo.

Loved property very clean and welcoming

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9.4
Wonderful
7 reviews
Price from
$87.40
per night

Set in the centre of San Diego, 2 km from San Diego - Santa Fe Depot Amtrak Station, Awesome Balboa Park View with Huge Balcony in SD offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The property is located 2.8 km from San Diego Convention Center, 2.9 km from USS Midway Museum and 3.6 km from Balboa Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.9 km from Maritime Museum of San Diego.

At the inn, all rooms have a patio. At Awesome Balboa Park View with Huge Balcony in SD all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

very clean and new apartment. all the facilities are new. Great location, walkable to Balboa park and the zoo.

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9.1
Wonderful
16 reviews
Price from
$114
per night

Located in San Diego, 4.2 km from Balboa Park, Fern House South Park Craftsman provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 4.2 km from San Diego Zoo. Featuring a private entrance, the guest house allows guests to maintain their privacy.

Beautiful house with plenty of space in an amazing neighbourhood

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9.1
Wonderful
16 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

Located within the Point Loma district in San Diego, The Little Pumpkin Guest House has air conditioning, a patio, and garden views. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.9 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

We loved it all! The guest house was so clean and well decorated. The location was 10 to 15 minutes from most everything. Landi was super responsive and helpful. We'd love to stay here again.

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9.8
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
$180
per night

The guest house has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Very responsive hosts. A beautiful yard, like a botanical garden including a fountain. So many little conveniences like charging stations on either side of the bed, popcorn, a basket of fruit, alexa for music....

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9.7
Exceptional
84 reviews
Price from
$146
per night

Located 5 minutes’ walk from Coronado Beach, this historic B&B features luxurious guest rooms with fireplaces and ceiling fans. Free WiFi and a daily breakfast buffet are included.

An iPod dock, a flat-screen cable TV, a small refrigerator and coffee machine are offered in each air-conditioned, uniquely-decorated room at 1906 Lodge, A Four Sisters Inn. An en suite bathroom with plush bathrobes, magnifying lighted makeup mirror and hairdryer is also provided.

Such friendly and helpful staff! Great location in Coronado. Tasty homemade breakfast and complimentary afternoon refreshments are a lovely touch!

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9.3
Wonderful
98 reviews
Price from
$249
per night

Located across the street from the Pacific Ocean, this 14-room Inn offers ocean facing rooms in a relaxed setting.

Guest rooms at Scripps Inn feature coffee makers, a small refrigerator, flat screen TV, and ceiling fans. Fans can be provided in each room upon request.

Welcomed by very friendly staff who did the best to let me check in earlier. Beautiful airy room that had all what I needed. The ocean is just across the street and what I would call the center is a 15 minutes walk away.

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8.9
Excellent
375 reviews
Price from
$269
per night

Situated in San Diego, 1.2 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Comfort Inn Sea World Area features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking and a garden. With free WiFi, this 2-star inn offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.4 km from University of San Diego.

Room was cozy and complete. Full sized mirror, microwave, ref, bed was sooooooo soft and comfy. There was Coffee machine, iron. Everything you need. there was a coin operated laundry in the bldg. and an ice machine and good breakfast.

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8.1
Very Good
262 reviews
Price from
$94.50
per night

Located in the former mansion of an industrialist, this Coronado inn features a classic Spanish village style courtyard that contains gardens, boutique shops and two on-site restaurants.

The elegantly decorated rooms of El Cordova are equipped with ree wifi, cable TV with HBO, and in room coffee.

This hotel is great, the location is perfect and with the restaurant in the courtyard, it has an awesome vibe. I will definitely be back!

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8.6
Excellent
870 reviews
Price from
$245.65
per night

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  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 18 reviews
    It's great location, walk to restaurants, minutes to the city, supermarkets but still very quiet. kitchen is super well equipped
    Christopher
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $207.90
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 538 reviews
    Large bedroom with a large comfortable bed. Good breakfast selection and plenty of food which we could eat throughout the day. Lovely quiet neighbourhood which felt very safe. Very close to shops, restaurants, pubs, and the beach. Charming front garden with rocking chairs on the porch.
    Wendy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $69.89
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,046 reviews
    One of the best hostels ever: clean, safe, in a great location, providing both privacy and community spirit. Lives up to the name!
    Julia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $207.90
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 538 reviews
    Quaint, comfortable & great location
    john
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $286.27
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 291 reviews
    Great location. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable, quiet room on top floor
    Chopper 85
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $69.89
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,046 reviews
    OMG, this place is so amazing!!! Excellent hostel, super comfortable, quiet, clean! I loved every detail. I will definitely book it again! It made my trip even better :)
    Galileu
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $164.65
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,454 reviews
    Very modern quiet hotel. Rooms have nice balconies and equipped with everything you need. very clean. great location to visit La Jolla and a quick trip to San Diego.
    Kateryna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $168.82
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,660 reviews
    Great location and a really clean and well run hostel. We had a private room which was extremely comfortable
    James
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $116.03
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 688 reviews
    Great hostel with spacious rooms! Outdoor and common areas are very nice and clean. Breakfast is great. Bathrooms are always clean and spacious. Very good value for money, especially in comparison with hostels in downtown for the same price. I'm very happy with this hostel and would come back !
    roberta
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $110.59
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,361 reviews
    Great location, nice free breakfast, helpful staff, communal areas were clean. Hostel was quiet and the staff were very good with keeping the place safe and secure, generally all round it was very good.
    Charlotte
    Young couple

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