The Shoal La Jolla Beach

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed (Newly Remodeled) | Balcony view
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Newly Remodeled)
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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6750 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • Place, Windansea Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Street Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, La Jolla Cove
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Newly Remodeled)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Newly Remodeled)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Newly Remodeled)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Newly Remodeled)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Newly Remodeled)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, Multiple Beds (Newly Remodeled)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

La Jolla

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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marine Street Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 3 min drive - 2.7 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
  • ‪Don Carlos Taco Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rigoberto's Taco Shop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Verdes El Ranchero - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Shoal La Jolla Beach

Hotel with an outdoor pool, 6-minute 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.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. 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.

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

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 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

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Jolla Beach Travelodge
Jolla Beach Travelodge Motel
La Jolla Travel Lodge
La Jolla Travelodge
Travel Lodge La Jolla
Travelodge La Jolla Beach Hotel La Jolla
Travelodge Wyndham Jolla Beach Motel
Travelodge Wyndham Jolla Beach
La Jolla Beach Travelodge
Shoal Jolla Beach Motel
Shoal Jolla Beach
The Shoal La Jolla Beach Hotel
The Shoal La Jolla Beach La Jolla
The Shoal La Jolla Beach Hotel La Jolla

Reviews

The Shoal La Jolla Beach Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing, close to the beach and everyone was so nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay. Rooms are very nice, with new modern bathrooms. Staff were super helpful and friendly. Short walk to Windansea Beach, which is gorgeous. Pool and hot tub were fun. Parking no problem. If you want room service, just make sure to ask, as it is not automatic. We look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service

Meh on The Shoal

Noisy between the road and other guests--thin walls and floors. Inadequate parking--ended up having to find street parking if I came back after 9 pm. Staff were very kind and professional, and I appreciated being able to rent beach equipment/towels. Overall, it felt like a old converted apartment building, and not sure I'd stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly. Room was very nice and clean. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and helpful and the room was recently remodeled. A beautiful private beach was a 5-minute walk away.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel and convenient walk through La Jolla.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a lovely, clean and updated hotel. The service was wonderful, the bed comfortable and it was close to everything. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ellen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wish there was an elevator to 3rd floor., but service was excellent and staff very nice. Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & very helpful and polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Giovanni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great little spot right down the street from the beach. Cafe Vahik right next door has great coffee and a excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk to Windansea Beach, however need to drive to get to PB, La Jolla Shores, ETC.. some stores nearby. Nice and easy to park there. The minifridge was so loud we unplugged it. Everynight asked the front desk to turn off the gas from the firepit, apparently it was leaking a bit, not a good sign. Lots of potential, but would not return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Enjoyed stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, nice and clean modern looking. Has all utilities you need. Good price and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoy staying here however I don’t understand the 15$ to park. We are already paying for staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will definitely stay here again

This is obviously an older hotel, but when we opened the door to our room we were pleasantly surprised. The room had been updated nicely and had a large brightly colored sofa that doesn’t fit typical boring hotel room tradition. I am here for it! The room was extremely clean, well stocked with towels, bedding, and basic coffee setup. For reference I am currently staying in a five star hotel and The Shoal La Jolla Beach, was cleaner. There was ample room for our things and for our bags to go without being in our way. The aircon worked wonderfully and kept us comfortable through the hot night, and the family enjoyed the pool. It too was well stocked, clean, and had our family enjoying our time there. All beds including the sofa were comfortable. The only thing I wish we’d been aware of is that the sofa is not a pullout type sofa bed. You remove the large cushions from the back and the sofa itself is the bed (twin bed size). There are sheets and blankets to put over the cushions before sleeping on it. It was large enough that two of the kids (12yo & 6yo) who wanted to be by each other fit at each end without issue. The location is fantastic to be nearby several different beaches and there was a convenience store within a short drive when we had an emergency tummy ache during the night. I had some Amazon packages delivered to the hotel the day prior to our arrival and they were waiting at the desk for us without issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area and service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely attentive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great check in process. Easy and safe area. F home
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chrysty

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025