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La Valencia Hotel

La Valencia Hotel

La Jolla, San Diego

Opened 1926   Renovated 2020   $$$

“Coastal village icon”

Heritage Classic Social
Lively

Condé Nast Traveler

La Valencia Hotel — vibe

Vibe

Known as the Pink Lady, this 1926 landmark pairs Spanish Colonial charm with a vibrant oceanfront pool scene.

“Coastal village icon”

Heritage

Iconic 1926 Spanish Colonial Revival landmark known as La Jolla's famed Pink Lady.

Classic

A century-long La Jolla fixture hosting generations of coastal celebrations and village gatherings.

Social

Ocean-view pool lounge, buzzy terrace dining, and the revived historic Whaling Bar draw steady crowds.

Lively

Located on Prospect Street, the heart of La Jolla's bustling village shopping and dining scene.

La Valencia Hotel — rooms

Rooms

Renovated spaces combine bright coastal tones with private balconies framing views of the La Jolla shoreline.

La Valencia Hotel — backstory

Backstory

Opened in 1926, the pink Spanish Colonial Revival building has anchored La Jolla’s coastal village for nearly a century.

La Valencia Hotel — wellness

Wellness

A palm-fringed pool lounge overlooks the Pacific Ocean, offering an idyllic spot for sunbathing between spa treatments.

La Valencia Hotel — eat & drink

Eat & drink

The revived historic Whaling Bar serves classic cocktails, while terrace dining delivers sweeping views of the cove.

The neighborhood

Prospect Street’s village galleries sit right outside, with the cliffs and sea lions of La Jolla Cove a short walk away.

“La Jolla's 'Pink Lady' makes the most of its prime oceanfront location...” 
Condé Nast Traveler · Readers' Choice · 2018

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