La Jolla San Diego, California
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
HiltonCoastal shores retreat
Coastal breezes drift across the ground-floor pool deck, where guests gather around fire pits under palm trees.
What it’s good at
Listed
Modern coastal interiors featuring driftwood tones, muted blue palettes, and retractable window walls overlooking the ocean.
Listed
Furnished private balconies, King Ocean View Suites, and attentive valet service steps from the shore.
Listed
An eleventh-floor ocean-view marble cocktail bar and a ground-floor pool deck with fire pit seating.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
A brief stroll down Avenida de la Playa leads to kayak rentals, neighborhood cafes, and the sands of La Jolla Shores.
The rooms
Pale ocean hues and warm wood accents frame furnished balconies, while marble-accented bathrooms finish the coastal layout.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor swimming pool sits on a ground-level sun deck flanked by loungers and palm trees.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Sea & Sky
Retractable window walls open to Pacific breezes at this penthouse restaurant, which centers on an open show kitchen.
At the table
Hiatus serves cocktails and casual bites from an outdoor stone bar beside the pool deck.
How it began
Originally opened in 1972 as the Summerhouse Inn, the property once drew national jazz acts to its top-floor lounge.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.