La Jolla is a picturesque coastal town on the outskirts of the city San Diego in California. The scenery and quaint lifestyle in La Jolla is what attracts millions of visitors every year. On one side of the town is the stunning Pacific Ocean coastline, which is contrasted on the east by steep canyons and hillsides. The town boasts great weather all year round with an average daily temperature of 21.4 degrees Celsius. The town is renowned for its boutique shops, gourmet restaurants and high-class lifestyle.

There is plenty to see and do if you decide to holiday in La Jolla. Whether you want a relaxing holiday by a pool or the beach or a designer shopping trip, there is something on offer in La Jolla for you!

If you are a golf fan, one of America’s best and most famous golf courses is located in La Jolla - Torrey Pines Golf Course. Torrey Pines played host to the PGA Tour’s Buick Invitational in 2005 and 2007 as well as the U.S. Open in 2008.

For the risqué of you, you may be interested in visiting the famous de facto nude beach - Black’s Beach, which is down the cliffs from Torrey Pines Golf Course. There are many other beaches in La Jolla too, and wakeboarding and surfboarding are popular activities.

Downtown La Jolla is where the shopaholics of you should head, as this is where most of the boutiques, jewelry shops and craft stores are located. Shopping is generally not cheap, but you will find some truly unique and different items!

If you want to experience some culture and historical architecture, there are many fantastic monuments and buildings in La Jolla. One of the most prominent of which is the La Valencia Hotel - which was popular with many Hollywood stars back in the mid 1900’s.

You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation options too, and there is something to suit every budget and taste. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, or with your family there with be something perfect for you in La Jolla. We shall look at some great hotel options for the remainder of this article.

As we mentioned before, La Valencia Hotel is one of the town’s major historical landmarks, and it is still open to the public as a hotel today. This five star hotel is the ideal choice if you are after a luxury getaway in the heart of La Jolla. In a stunning European style building, La Valencia Hotel offers unrivalled views of the Pacific Ocean and beyond. There are a whole host of facilities at the hotel including a pool, spa, whirlpool, gymnasium and more. You are sure to be treated liked royalty if you stay here!

Hotel La Jolla at the Shores is another popular hotel in the town. You have an option of an ocean view room, and some of the best facilities in the town. A stay here won’t be cheap, but is worth every dollar. They even offer a mobile spa service, meaning you can have a professional masseuse of beauty therapist helping you wind down at the end of the day in the comfort of your own room. What more could you want!

The Empress Hotel is one of the most popular options in La Jolla for families with children. The rooms are spacious and the staff are very friendly. There are numerous facilities such as a swimming pool, gym, and in-room spa service as well as complimentary continental breakfast every day. They also have a great restaurant within the hotel. Rates at the Empress Hotel are very reasonable.

These are just some of the fantastic hotel options for your stay in La Jolla. Wherever you choose to stay, and whatever you decide to do whilst in La Jolla you are sure to have a holiday you will never forget!