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8.6

2,545 reviews

Sands Of La Jolla

Sands Of La Jolla

5417 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, 92037, California, United States

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Sands Of La Jolla

Welcome to the Sands of La Jolla, where California’s sun-kissed shores and luxurious comfort meet! Nestled conveniently at 5417 La Jolla Blvd, this 4-star hotel offers an inviting escape just 8.9mi from the vibrant heart of San Diego. With a starting price of just $500 per night, your seaside sanctuary is ready to greet you with warm breezes and stunning views.

Dive into relaxation at our sparkling outdoor swimming pool or take a stroll to the nearby beach, where you can lounge on comfortable chairs with the sound of waves as your soundtrack. Your room will be a haven of tranquility, complete with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a private balcony to soak in those gorgeous California sunsets. Enjoy thoughtful amenities like free parking, non-smoking rooms, and even extra-long beds for a truly restful night’s sleep.

Our guests can't stop raving about the Sands of La Jolla experience! With nearly 1,900 reviews highlighting our friendly service and pristine facilities, you'll find your perfect coastal getaway is just a reservation away. So pack your bags, grab your sunscreen, and prepare for a memorable stay at our La Jolla paradise—We can’t wait to welcome you!

At Sands of La Jolla, adventure awaits just outside your door! Picture yourself waking up to the gentle sounds of the ocean, ready to indulge in a day of exploration. Take a leisurely stroll to the nearby beach and let your toes sink into the golden sand. Feeling adventurous? Grab a surfboard or rent a kayak and ride the waves like a true Californian. The vibrant local scene is ripe for discovering trendy shops, art galleries, and delightful eateries, making you feel as though you’ve stepped into a sun-soaked postcard.

As the sun begins to set, prepare for a chic evening without ever leaving the comfort of our hotel. Unwind with a refreshing cocktail at the outdoor lounge, or invite your friends for a casual evening by the pool under twinkling fairy lights. Our hotel’s inviting atmosphere sets the stage for laughter and shared stories as you reflect on the day’s escapades. And if you’re traveling with family, the expansive options for family-sized rooms, like our Family with Private Bathroom, will ensure everyone has their own space to recharge for another fun-filled day.

The Sands of La Jolla is not just a hotel; it's a canvas for unforgettable memories! With a blend of comfort, convenience, and California charm, every moment spent here promises a touch of magic. Our dedicated team is eager to assist you with everything you need, from local recommendations to organizing day trips. Embrace the laid-back lifestyle of La Jolla and let your worries wash away with the tide. Adventure, relaxation, and fun are just moments away—come and discover what makes the Sands of La Jolla your perfect getaway!

Closest airports

San Diego International Airport

6.8mi

McClellan–Palomar Airport

21.9mi

General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport

25.2mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

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Rooms

Queen Room with Balcony in Sands Of La Jolla

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Room - 2 Queen, Balcony

2 Queen Size Beds

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Flat-screen TV

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Experience ultimate comfort and relaxation in our spacious Queen Room with Balcony, boasting a generous 355 sqft of space. Enjoy breathtaking views from your private balcony, unwind in front of the flat-screen TV, and indulge in a restful sleep in one of the two luxurious Queen size beds.

King Room with Balcony in Sands Of La Jolla

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King Room, Balcony

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Terrace

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Experience the luxury of our King Room with Balcony, offering stunning views and a spacious 301 sqft of comfort. Enjoy a relaxing retreat with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.

Queen Room with Balcony in Sands Of La Jolla

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Queen Room, Balcony

2 Queen Size Beds

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Flat-screen TV

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The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, a balcony with a quiet street view as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Family Room in Sands Of La Jolla

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Family, 2 King Size Beds

2 King Size Beds

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our spacious and comfortable Family Room, measuring 398 sqft. With 2 King size beds, a private bathroom, balcony, and a breathtaking view, it is ideal for a family of 4 seeking a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Enjoy the modern amenities such as the flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning while soaking in the soothing ambiance provided by the hardwood floors.

Family Room in Sands Of La Jolla

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Family

1 King Size Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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Our spacious Family Room, spanning 398 sqft, accommodates up to 4 adults comfortably. Enjoy a private balcony with a stunning view, along with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning.

Family Room with Private Bathroom in Sands Of La Jolla

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Family, Private Bathroom

1 King Size Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

400 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Welcome to our luxurious Family Room with Private Bathroom, offering a spacious 398 sqft of comfort and relaxation. Featuring a king size bed and two queen size beds, this room can accommodate up to 4 adults and offers amenities such as a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning, ensuring a memorable stay for you and your loved ones.

Standard King Room in Sands Of La Jolla

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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The spacious double room offers air conditioning, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This double room features heating, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and pool views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Family, 3 Bed

400 sqft

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This air-conditioned family room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with a quiet street view. The unit has 3 beds.

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Family, 3 Bed, Private Bathroom

400 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This air-conditioned family room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit has 3 beds.

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Room - 2 Bed, Pool View

350 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Experience the ultimate relaxation in our spacious Double Room with Pool View, featuring two comfortable Queen size beds, a private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. Enjoy the serene pool view and unwind in style with amenities like air conditioning, hardwood floors, and free toiletries. Maximum capacity for 4 adults.

Double Room with Pool View in Sands Of La Jolla

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Double Room, Pool View

2 Queen Size Beds

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Family, 1 Bed, Accessible

300 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Wheelchair accessible

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This air-conditioned family room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Guest reviews

8.6

2,545 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Traci

8.2

April 2024

Nice enough property. Amenities seem newer.

Bed was uncomfortable and the beach was a lot further away than we thought it would be. Only 1 ice maker on the ground floor. It’s advertised that the beach is only 950 feet away so I paid for a balcony room to have a very nice view of the street and the other hotels and the apartments that block the beach 😂 when we tried to walk to the beach, we were told we would have to go down at least 8 blocks before there was an access point.

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Carola

10

July 2023

We had a lovely room with extra separate bedroom with good sized balcony. Only 2 chairs though for 4 people. Great to have a fridge in the room to keep our drinks cool. Comfortable, large beds. Good size, modern bathroom. Would have liked coffee making facilities in the room rather than having to go to the lobby, but only minor issue. Good parking even for big cars. Near the beach. Great coffee shops and artisan bakeries and eateries close by. Quiet neighbourhood. Not in the airport flight path. Felt very safe! Would be very happy to come back! Thanks

Coffee making facilities only in the lobby from 8-8.

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Rickilight

10

October 2024

The rooms were well appointed, large, modern and the bed was very comfortable. The hotel is about a 10-15 minute drive from La Jolla, but it was very quiet and having free onsite parking was great. There are some great restaurants and coffee shops within easy walking distance. There are also some beautiful ocean views just a few easy block away. We loved buying amazing baked goods at Wayfare Bakery and coffee at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters and then walking to the benches that overlook the beach and enjoying our food and the spectacular view.

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Jennifer

8.2

June 2024

Loved the location and proximity to the beach. (About a 6 min drive to mission beach) The beds were extremely comfortable,and the A/C worked beautifully. Kept this Colorado native nice and cool! The black out shades span the entire room and keep all the light out, so going to bed early is a breeze!

I didn’t love how small the bathroom is, or that the sink/toilet/shower are all in one little room. I also didn’t love that the only trash can in the room was in the bathroom, though it was a massive trash can which I appreciated. It wouldn’t deter us from staying here again, just something to consider if there are more than two of you in the room. For our family of four it was a bit cramped, but it was beautiful and clean and we made it work.

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Cynthia

8.2

June 2024

Everything inside is clean and recently renovated.

Give me a break not offering any way to make coffee before 8 (which is instant).

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Mkenzie

9.1

May 2024

I loved the location of the hotel, we were a really close walk to see the ocean and beautiful views. I loved how close we were to a cvs. Everything was super clean, updated and new in the hotel and hotel room. I loved eating dinner on our balcony every night, the balcony was really nice! The fridge in the room actually made our things cold, most hotel fridges don’t work so well so that was a bonus. The room was perfect, it had a lot of space for storage. The staff was super nice and the check in and check out process was super easy.

I didn’t like that the pillows were really uncomfortable, I’m not a huge fan of feather pillows so if that’s not your thing bring your own pillow. That was the only thing that I didn’t like, other than that my fiancé and I had a wonderful stay and would come back again! :)

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Michael

9.1

April 2024

No breakfast...just coffee and tea available. Staff was very nice. Parking was tricky because of the size of our vehicle - we had a 12 person van - but we got parked each time. We were in town for a wedding with a big group traveling with us, and we had just a few minutes ride to the wedding venue.

Parking is tricky. Spaces just off the street and narrow if you have a big vehicle - this is just something to think about if you have more than a standard car or pickup. Access coming into motel is from a traffic circle right on the corner, and it's tricky to enter if you don't recognize the motel immediately.

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Christine

9.1

October 2024

The room and bed were very comfortable and well equipped, loved my little balcony where I enjoyed some meals I carried out. I could walk to the beach, CVS, grocery, and most any other places I needed to go plus a bus route. The swimming pool was warm and lovely. Denise at the front desk was THE BEST with her outstanding customer service. When I couldn't get a Lyft or Uber for a time sensitive event, she suggested and got me a Yellow Cab which got me there on time. She also gave me great restaurant recommendations. She is a true gem!!!

Unfortunately the people in the room above me were 6:00am risers and I was awakened by their walking around, and other noises they made, so my ceiling was pretty thin. That was my only negative, all else great.

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Caterina

8.2

January 2025

This is the fourth time we have stayed at this property. The staff is nice and helpful and the rooms are clean, bright. and comfortable. The location is good on the quieter side of La Jolla. The Wayfarer Bakery is nearby along with some other cafes. The coast is nearby so it was easy to walk a few blocks to see the sunset over the ocean.

This time around the pool heater was broken so the pool was not heated. Since we had gray, cool days during our stay, we were not able to take advantage of pool to swim which was disappointing.

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Karen

8.2

October 2024

I really liked the location with easy walkability to restaurants, coffee shops, etc as well as to beautiful beach vistas. The room and property were very clean and tidy. LOVED having an outdoor balcony - definitely one of the best features to have an extra place to sit and also to let in fresh air through the sliding door. Lots of modern features in the room and the shower was super. Also really appreciated the free parking.

Biggest bummer was there was only one nightstand and reading light on one side of the king bed. Very strange to not have two. My husband and I had to arm wrestle over who got it (I lost). There is also a lot of street noise, as it is right on a main road. But, it did quiet down a lot at night.

Points of Interest Around Sands Of La Jolla

Attractions

Pacific Beach

1.5mi

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)

2.4mi

Sunny Jim Sea Cave

2.5mi

Mission Beach

2.9mi

Point Loma

5.8mi

Liberty Station

5.9mi

Embarcadero

8.1mi

Old Globe Theater

8.6mi

Mingei International Museum

8.7mi

El Prado

8.7mi

Spanish Village Art Center

8.8mi

Spreckels Organ Pavilion

8.8mi

Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden

8.9mi

Heritage Park

11.2mi

Carlsbad Village

24mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Amenities of Sands Of La Jolla

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Beach

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Elevator

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

View

Stay rules - Sands Of La Jolla

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Sands Of La Jolla

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Sands Of La Jolla?

At Sands Of La Jolla, check-in is available from 03:00 PM until 12:30 AM, and check-out is by 12:00 PM.

Does Sands Of La Jolla come with parking?

Yes, there is ample parking available at Sands Of La Jolla. It is a great convenience for guests as the parking is free and private, located on site. No reservation is required.

How much does a stay at Sands Of La Jolla cost?

A stay at Sands Of La Jolla can begin from a rate of $500. This is subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. For a clear price, input your desired stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at Sands Of La Jolla?

At Sands Of La Jolla hotel, they offer various types of rooms including Queen Rooms with Balcony, King Rooms with Balcony, Family Rooms, Family Rooms with Private Bathroom, Double Rooms with Pool View, and Standard King Rooms. The rooms have different sizes ranging from 301 sqft to 398 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The occupancy varies from 2 adults to 4 adults, with bed options of Queen size beds and King size beds.

How can guests spend their time at Sands Of La Jolla?

Guests at the Sands Of La Jolla hotel can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. One of the highlights for guests is the outdoor swimming pool. They can take a refreshing swim in the pool and relax by the poolside while taking in the beautiful surroundings.

In addition to the pool, guests also have access to the beach. They can immerse themselves in the sun, sand, and sea, and enjoy leisurely walks along the beach. The hotel provides beach chairs and loungers for guests to relax and soak up the sun in comfort.

These leisure amenities provide guests with options for both active and relaxed pursuits, allowing them to make the most of their time at the hotel.

Does Sands Of La Jolla have a pool for guests?

The hotel has an outdoor pool. There is no information given about any other pools at the hotel.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Sands Of La Jolla?

No, cash is not accepted at Sands Of La Jolla. Only credit cards including Diners Club, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, JCB, Visa, and UnionPay are valid payment options.