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Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Hotel in La Jolla

Hotel★★★3-star★ 4.4 (673 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 10 attractions within walking distance

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About

Set in La Jolla, Empress Hotel of La Jolla is a hotel. It sits close to Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Wipeout Beach, about 4.9 km from Nobel Drive. It holds an official 3-star rating and scores 4.4/5 across 673 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Wonderful staff, nice large clean rooms with a classic elegant feel..

What guests mention

Wonderful staff, nice large clean rooms with a classic elegant feel.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

BreakfastFitness centreParkingRestaurantFree Wi-Fi

Location

What's nearby

  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego0.2 km
  • Wipeout Beach0.3 km
  • Seal Rock0.4 km
  • Children's Pool Beach0.4 km
  • La Jolla Tide Pools0.7 km
  • Boomer Beach0.7 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 63 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Torrey Pines Gliderport — 5.6 km
Nearest station
Nobel Drive — 4.9 km
Nearest beach
Wipeout Beach — 0.3 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 24.5 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
USD
Power
Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Empress Hotel of La Jolla?

From Empress Hotel of La Jolla, the nearest station, Nobel Drive, is about 4.9 km away; Torrey Pines Gliderport is around 5.6 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Empress Hotel of La Jolla from the beach?

The nearest beach, Wipeout Beach, is about 0.3 km from Empress Hotel of La Jolla in a straight line.

Does Empress Hotel of La Jolla have wifi, parking?

Yes — Empress Hotel of La Jolla offers breakfast, fitness centre, parking, restaurant, free wi-fi.

How is Empress Hotel of La Jolla rated?

Empress Hotel of La Jolla scores 4.4 out of 5 across 673 guest reviews, and holds an official 3-star rating.

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