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Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
San Diego, California, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa opened in 2004 as a 210-room hacienda on about ten acres inland from the cove, near UC San Diego, with adobe courtyards and a spa campus. Torrey Pines Golf Course is 1.7 miles off. AAA rates the house Four Diamond.
- 210 rooms
- Opened 2004
- Neighborhood: La Jolla
About Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
- Opened 2004 as a 210-room hacienda-style hotel on about ten acres near UC San Diego.
- AAA Four Diamond; 1.7 miles from Torrey Pines Golf Course.
- Adobe courtyards and a spa campus, inland from the La Jolla cove.
The setting
1.7 miles from Torrey Pines Golf Course. 2.4 miles from University of California.
Restaurants and bars
- Greenfinch Restaurant — Restaurant
- Mustangs & Burros — Restaurant
- The Trading Post Café & Bar — Café
- The Palma Bar & Grill — Bar
- The Remedy Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Apiary & Butterfly Garden — Tour of the on-property apiary, chef's garden and butterfly sanctuary.
- Self-Guided Botanical Tour — Self-guided tour of the property's flora and fauna, followed via QR codes placed around the grounds.
- Weekend Brunch — Exclusive weekend brunch at Greenfinch overlooking the gardens, with globally inspired dishes.
- Golden Hour Walk — Friday and Saturday evening guided tour of the property's history and La Jolla, ending at the Gliderport.
- Complimentary E-bikes — Complimentary hour of e-bike use to explore the resort's surroundings and trails.
- Poolside Cabanas — Elevated poolside experience in a private shaded cabana with premium seating and a canopy.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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