LA JOLLA RIVIERA INN, San Diego

The inn sits in La Jolla Shores, two blocks from the beach and the village's dining and shopping district. Over eight restaurants, a coffee shop, and a small market are within a 5-minute walk. The beach itself is 2 km long and popular for kayaking, stand-up paddling, swimming, and snorkeling. Downtown La Jolla and La Jolla Cove are a 15-minute walk via a coastal trail. Birch Aquarium is a 4-minute drive, UC San Diego is 5 minutes away, and San Diego International Airport is 20 km (about a 20-minute drive). Street parking is plentiful and free, making it easy to arrive by car.

Each suite is 600-65 m² and includes a full kitchen with oven, microwave, stovetop, refrigerator, and basic cookware. Bedding options range from a queen in the one-bedroom suite to a king and a queen in the two-bedroom suite, plus a sofa bed in the living room. All suites have a flat-screen TV with cable, free WiFi, and a private bathroom with shower. Rooms are on two floors and have tub/showers. Balconies are available in select suites. The property is older but consistently clean, quiet, and well-maintained. Noise from outside is low, making sleep quality good. The lack of air conditioning is compensated for by ceiling and floor fans; windows open for ventilation.

The property does not have a restaurant, breakfast service, or bar. Each suite comes with a fully equipped kitchen - oven, stovetop, microwave, fridge, toaster, tea/coffee maker - making it easy to prepare meals. Coffee and tea are available in the lobby. Two blocks away, over eight restaurants, a coffee shop, and a small market offer varied dining and grocery options within a 5-minute walk. A full-service supermarket (Pavilions) is less than 3 km away.

The heated outdoor pool is open year-round from 9:00 to 20:00, with a quiet time after 20:00. It is surrounded by sun loungers and beach chairs, and the pool area has a fence for safety. A barbecue grill is available for shared use. The courtyard is well-kept and quiet, ideal for unwinding after a day at the beach. The property is a short walk from La Jolla Shores Beach, which offers kayaking, surfing, stand-up paddling, and snorkeling. Golf courses are within 3 km.

Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Private on-site parking costs $15 per day and cannot be reserved; ample free street parking is also available. The property has a laundry facility for guest use (app-based, no coins needed). Accessible parking is available, and the accessible suite features a roll-in shower with a fold-down seat and grab bars. The inn has a concierge service, express check-in/out, and a team known for being friendly and responsive. Late check-in is straightforward. Cots are available on request. No pets are allowed. The building has two floors and no lift; all rooms are accessible via stairs.