With a stay at The Shoal La Jolla Beach in La Jolla (Beach Barber Tract), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Windansea Beach and 6 minutes from University of California, San Diego. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from La Jolla Cove and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from La Jolla Shores Park.
What's nearby
Windansea Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
La Jolla Shores Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
La Jolla Cove - 8 min drive - 2.6 km
La Jolla Beach - 12 min drive - 4.5 km
Getting around
Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 8 min drive
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 11 min drive
San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
The Taco Stand - 16 min walk
El Pescador Fish Market - 16 min walk
Harry's Coffee Shop - 2 min drive
Bernini's Bistro - 20 min walk
The Flower Pot Cafe And Bakery - 19 min walk
About this property
The Shoal La Jolla Beach
Hotel with an outdoor pool, a quick walk to Windansea Beach
The Shoal La Jolla Beach offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.
This La Jolla hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Languages
English, German, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Uncovered parking on site (USD 15 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Free cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Multilingual staff
Outdoors
Beach towels
Firepit
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Phone accessibility kit
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
55-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Uncovered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Jolla Beach Travelodge
Jolla Beach Travelodge Motel
La Jolla Travel Lodge
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The Shoal La Jolla Beach Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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The Shoal La Jolla Beach was a great place to stay to explore the area. It took about three minutes to walk to the beach. The room was quite spacious and recently renovated. The beds were comfortable and the shower had good water pressure. The staff was what made this place so special. They were so friendly and helpful.
Love this location and hotel. Provides all the right options. Easy and convenient. 2nd time staying here and will continue for future trips. Definitely recommend.
The room was great, staff were amazing. Walls were not sound proof. I woke up at 4:30am due to the people above me walking around with shoes on. From what I could hear they had a sick child. The man next-door made a phone call and we could hear the entire conversation like he was in the room.
Pamela
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Lauren, La Jolla
12 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Comfortable enough for a night. Newly renovated but missing attention to detail in the finishing of the renovations- gaps in the tile for no reason for instance. Loud at night (it was a Monday night, I could hear conversations 2 rooms away). Parking is tight. Bed comfy.
The room was nicely remodeled with a very comfortable bed. The shower was great and heated up immediately. Staff were very friendly and checked-in every other day for housekeeping. Check-in and check-out was very smooth/quick. Great location by the beach and easy to walk to places.
Megan
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Clint
8 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Non-disclosed parking fee. Was not initially given the room I reserved. Had to go back to the front desk to get it straightened out. Desk staff was clearly miffed that I insisted on the room I reserved. Absolutely horrendously uncomfortable, hard bed. Even though the room was very clean, I expected much better overall experience. Cannot recommend.
I really enjoyed my stay here. The room was spacious and super clean and each staff member we interacted with was so wonderful. I look forward to staying here again :)
Had a wonderful time staying at the Shoal. We would get our morning coffee and walk 5 minutes to the beach.. we also walked or took the bus all over the San Diego area from the hotel. This is a wonderful gem.
Good value despite distance from an event we attended… lots of good restaurants within walking distance. Property rooms have been well re-conditioned. Only drawbacks: need more hooks/olaces to hang drying towels rtc. And AC unot “gurgled.” Staff very friendly and helpful.