Top 10 Hotels Near Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla for 2026

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A modern interior with a blue sofa, patterned rug, and a staircase.

An outdoor seating area with patterned sofas and a round table, surrounded by greenery and a building with balconies.

A modern living room with dark walls, a wooden cabinet, a sofa, a blue armchair, and a patterned rug.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a built-in bench with cushions.

1. Orli La Jolla

Village of La Jolla, 0.1 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Laura

RM1,374

RM1,792 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A wicker table with a bottle of wine, a glass, and a potted plant.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large mirror.

2. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Village of La Jolla, 0.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Michele

RM854

RM982 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A balcony with wicker furniture, a stone building, and a view of the ocean and golf course.

A balcony with wicker furniture, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A room with a dining table and chairs, a painting, a lamp, and a view of the ocean and a building with palm trees.

A coastal view with a rocky shoreline, palm trees, and a white fence overlooking the beach.

3. Pantai Inn

Village of La Jolla, 0.5 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Kristina

RM1,099

RM1,353 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

An outdoor patio area with a covered seating arrangement, a view of the surrounding buildings, and a tiled floor.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a fireplace, and a blue sofa with patterned cushions.

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and ocean views.

4. Grande Colonial Hotel

Village of La Jolla, 0.4 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Stefan

RM1,200

RM1,588 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A deck with wicker furniture, a table, and an umbrella.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs, a television, and a ceiling fan.

A balcony with a railing and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a television.

5. Scripps Inn La Jolla Cove

Village of La Jolla, 0.1 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Jennifer

RM1,052

RM1,188 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a beach mural, palm trees, and a sign for 'Theshoal La Jolla Beach'.

A modern kitchen with a large island, dark flooring, and a dining area with high chairs.

An outdoor seating area with a built-in fire feature, cushioned benches, and a small table with a bottle of wine and grapes.

A modern living room with a hanging chair, a sofa with colorful cushions, a large flat-screen TV, and a decorative wall.

6. The Shoal La Jolla Beach

Beach Barber Tract, 1.6 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Roberta

RM725

RM819 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Outdoor lounge chairs and tables arranged in a patio area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of palm trees.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV. There are windows with curtains, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a backsplash. There is a potted plant on the countertop and a door with a white frame.

7. La Jolla Riviera Inn

La Jolla Shores, 2.1 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Reanadette

RM870

RM983 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and hanging lights.

A spacious outdoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, covered by a roof with a grid pattern and hanging chandeliers.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and a table, and artwork on the walls.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a prominent sign reading "Empress Hotel La Jolla."

8. Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Village of La Jolla, 0.3 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Debra

RM912

RM1,118 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A corridor with hexagonal tiles leading to a beach view.

A beach with palm trees, a playground, and a pier in the background.

A stone-paved pathway leading to a covered entrance with a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a large marble coffee table, comfortable seating, and a view of the pool area.

9. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores, 2.2 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Jennifer

RM846

RM1,206 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A beachside seating area with a table set for two, overlooking the ocean.

A poolside area with sun loungers and white canopies, palm trees in the background, and a clear sky.

A room with a TV, a wooden table with a book and a vase of flowers, a window with beach view, and a door with patterned design.

A spacious indoor area with large windows overlooking the ocean, featuring modern furniture and a wooden floor.

10. La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

La Jolla Shores, 1.9 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Will

RM737

RM1,164 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A round table with a beige umbrella, two water bottles, and a book.

A hotel room with a ceiling fan, a television, a framed picture, a sofa, a chair, a small table, a cabinet, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A hotel room with a round dining table, two chairs, a television, a lamp, a small kitchenette with a microwave, and a window with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a patterned armchair.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG

Beach Barber Tract, 1.6 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Austin

RM845

RM972 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A dining table with a pizza, salad, and burger, overlooking a scenic ocean view.

A modern hotel with a white facade, a visible entrance, and a parking area with several cars.

A reception area with a curved wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted sign reading "CORMORANT A BOUTIQUE HOTEL", and a patterned floor.

A staircase with a geometric patterned carpet, a black metal railing, and wall-mounted lights.

12. Cormorant Boutique Hotel

Village of La Jolla, 0.6 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Erica

RM874

RM987 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A room with a large window overlooking a coastal view, featuring palm trees and a clear sky.

A balcony with two chairs and a table, a white umbrella, and a city view with buildings and palm trees.

A coastal hotel with a prominent tower, red-tiled roofs, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a piano, and a view of the ocean.

13. La Valencia Hotel

Village of La Jolla, 0.6 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Ana Paula

RM1,483

RM1,886 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a white armchair, and a wooden coffee table. There is a stone fireplace, large windows with plants, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern outdoor seating area with a bar, white bar stools, and a curved sofa with cushions.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a rattan chair, and unique wooden coffee tables.

A balcony with wicker furniture, a tray with glasses and a metal container, and a view of the ocean and cityscape.

14. Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton

La Jolla Shores, 2.4 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Elizabeth

RM997

RM1,286 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A balcony with a view of the ocean, wicker chairs, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.

A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

A beach with waves, a sunset, and a row of houses along the shore.

15. La Jolla Cove Suites

Village of La Jolla, 0.6 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Bryan

RM1,032

RM1,186 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel balcony with a curved railing, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A beachfront hotel with a balcony overlooking the ocean, a walkway lined with palm trees, and a view of the beach.

A pool area with umbrellas, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A multi-story hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a balcony with a railing.

16. Pacific Terrace Hotel

5.4 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Oleg

RM1,270

RM1,460 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a pergola, and a green wall.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a framed artwork of a turtle, and a trash bin.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by tropical plants and artwork.

A two-story building with a colorful facade, a large peace sign above the entrance, and a pink picket fence in front.

17. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

11.2 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

linda

RM245

RM277 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and pier.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.

A dining area with a wooden table, a bench, and a wall with artwork.

18. Tower23 Hotel

5.6 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Breanna

RM1,250

RM1,412 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A two-story building with a brown tiled roof, a stone chimney, and a flag.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, umbrellas, and a stone wall with a fire feature.

A spacious living area with a kitchen counter, a sofa, and a coffee table.

19. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

12 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Christopher

RM603

RM682 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

A hotel lobby with leather armchairs, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A table with two gold-framed lamps and a vase of white flowers.

An elevator area with stone walls and a potted plant.

20. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

12.7 km from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Kimberly

RM461

RM529 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Orli La Jolla	9.8 Exceptional 93 reviews	View
Inn By The Sea La Jolla	9.4 Exceptional 1,849 reviews	View
Pantai Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
Grande Colonial Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Scripps Inn La Jolla Cove	9.2 Wonderful 990 reviews	View

Top Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Hotel Reviews

La Jolla Shores Hotel

8/10 Good

"Credited me on uber when shuttle didn't show up in time"

Pantai Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Fun outside bar at night and the breakfast hits the spot"

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

10/10 Excellent

"The property is walking distance to Wipeout beach (approx 8minute walk) as well as other restaraunts, shops and the Museum of contemporary art"

The Sands of La Jolla

8/10 Good

"Great place to stay! Perfect location for someone who doesn’t mind walking and exploring. I definitely will be back!"

Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and amazing staff"

The Shoal La Jolla Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, easy to walk into La Jolla. The staff were AMAZING - so kind and friendly. Had beach toys, chairs, and towels. Location was a little noisy from road traffic and bed was VERY"

La Valencia Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Love it. Great location. Very charming!"

La Jolla Riviera Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Location! Location! Location! Best place to stay if you don’t want to drive during your stay and spend most your day outdoors on the beach! Everything is walking distance."

Cormorant Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We loved this sweet hotel! Great location, fantastic staff, room was clean and comfortable, restaurant was delicious! There was nothing about this place that we didn’t love. What a sweet find!!!"

Other attractions near Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Children's Pool Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Children's Pool Beach during your trip to La Jolla?

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Cuvier Park

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

After visiting Cuvier Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in La Jolla. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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La Jolla Historical Society

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in La Jolla Historical Society during your travels in La Jolla. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

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La Jolla Recreation Center

8.0/10 (1 review)

Catch an event at La Jolla Recreation Center and enjoy other activities in La Jolla such as surfing.Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

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Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla during your travels in La Jolla. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Athenaeum Music and Arts Library

Find out about the history of La Jolla with a stop at Athenaeum Music and Arts Library. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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La Jolla Tide Pools

9.0/10 (8 reviews)

During your trip to La Jolla, enjoy the surf and sand at La Jolla Tide Pools along with the surfing. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Prince Chapel by the Sea AME Church

Prince Chapel by the Sea AME Church is just one of the places to see in La Jolla, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego?

Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is located in a welcoming area of La Jolla known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 260 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego?

Adjacent to Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Inn By The Sea La Jolla is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and private patios. Other good options within a short distance include La Jolla Cove Suites and Scripps Inn La Jolla Cove.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego?

Expedia has 260 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.

What can I see and do near Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego?

Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Geisel Library, Athenaeum Music and Arts Library and The Cave Store. You can watch performances at La Jolla Playhouse, The Comedy Store - La Jolla and Epstein Family Amphitheater if you're interested in local theatre. Spend some time wandering around La Jolla Shores Park, Tourmaline Surfing Park and Pacific Beach Park.

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Our top choices for Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego hotels

1. Orli La Jolla

2. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3. Pantai Inn

4. Grande Colonial Hotel

5. Scripps Inn La Jolla Cove

6. The Shoal La Jolla Beach

7. La Jolla Riviera Inn

8. Empress Hotel of La Jolla

9. La Jolla Shores Hotel

10. La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites La Jolla – Windansea Beach by IHG

12. Cormorant Boutique Hotel

13. La Valencia Hotel

14. Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton

15. La Jolla Cove Suites

16. Pacific Terrace Hotel

17. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

18. Tower23 Hotel

19. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

20. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Compare popular hotels close to Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Top Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Hotel Reviews

La Jolla Shores Hotel

Pantai Inn

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

The Sands of La Jolla

Hotel La Jolla, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Shoal La Jolla Beach

La Valencia Hotel

La Jolla Riviera Inn

Cormorant Boutique Hotel

Other attractions near Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

Children's Pool Beach

Cuvier Park

La Jolla Historical Society

La Jolla Recreation Center

Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla

Athenaeum Music and Arts Library

La Jolla Tide Pools

Prince Chapel by the Sea AME Church

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