Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
La Jolla, San Diego
“Hacienda garden retreat”
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Vibe
Brick pathways wind through ten acres of terra-cotta hacienda courtyards, native garden plantings, and quiet coastal air.
“Hacienda garden retreat”
A 7,000-square-foot spa with garden cabanas, saltwater pool, and outdoor relaxation areas.
Ten-acre hacienda estate offering lush courtyards, multiple restaurants, and a heated pool deck.
Spanish hacienda architecture featuring terra-cotta tile roofs, brick paths, and native garden plantings.
Set between Torrey Pines and UCSD, this garden retreat feels miles from city noise.
Rooms
Newly updated spaces open onto private balconies or garden patios framed by bougainvillea and native California foliage.
Backstory
Built in 2004 in classic Spanish hacienda style, the ten-acre estate completed a full property renovation in 2024.
Wellness
A heated saltwater pool is flanked by cabanas, while the spa features outdoor garden lounges set among citrus trees.
The neighborhood
Torrey Pines State Reserve trails and coastal gliderport cliffs sit just minutes away along North Torrey Pines Road.
“Situated on nearly 10 acres in the seaside resort town of La Jolla near San Diego, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is a serene retreat nestled among lushly landscaped gardens dotted by walkways, water features and graceful courtyards.”
“The hotel’s hacienda-style buildings give it an Old World look—think terra-cotta hues, iron details, and wood finishes.”
“Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa started out as a horse ranch back in the 1880s, and at least in the broad strokes, the aesthetics really haven’t changed all that much.”
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