family hotels san diego beach towns
Here's Travel for Kids list of best family hotels in La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach and Encinitas, all styles and price ranges, in neighborhoods near to fun things to do with kids.
Hotels are selected for their amenities for families, such as swimming pools, proximity to the beach, breakfast is included in the room rate; coin-operated laundry, and more. Hotel policies can change, however, so be sure to check with the hotel at the time you make your reservation to be sure your desired family amenities are still available.
Tip: Also, check out family beach vacation rentals for La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas.
La Jolla
- La Jolla Riviera Inn - Outdoor swimming pool; one bedroom suites with queen bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), two bedroom suites, king bed in one bedroom, queen bed in second bedroom, sofa bed in living area (sleep 6); all suites have fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator; supermarket, restaurants, cafes close by; walk to La Jolla Shores beach .
- La Jolla Shores Hotel - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms, some rooms have kitchenettes; air conditioning; on-site full-service restaurant with children's menu, barbeques on the beach; complimentary beach chairs, towels and umbrellas; seasonal family activities; located on La Jolla Shores beach, next to Kellogg Park with children's playground.
- La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club - Located right on the beach at La Jolla Shores; outdoor swimming pool; one bedroom suites (sleep 4) and two bedroom suites (sleep 6)' suites have full-kitchen and dining area; air conditioning; on-site dining inside and outdoors for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with children's menu; tennis courts, beach volleyball; complimentary chairs, umbrellas and sand toys for the beach.
- Inn by the Sea - Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), adjoining rooms are available; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry; located in downtown La Jolla, restaurants and cafes close by.
- Holiday Inn Express La Jolla - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; breakfast is included in the room rate; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry.
- La Valencia Hotel - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4), adjoining rooms are available; air conditioning; family-friendly breakfast lunch and dinner, 24 hour room service; childcare services are available.
- The Shoal Hotel La Jolla Beach - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), suites with two double beds, plus sofa bed (sleep 6); microwave in all rooms; air conditioning; complimentary beach toys and chairs to borrow; hotel is walking distance to Windansea beach.
- La Jolla Cove Suites - Outdoor swimming pool; one bedroom suites with two queen beds plus sofa bed or Terrace two bedroom suites (sleep up to 6), connecting suites are available; suites have fully equipped kitchens, living and dining area; breakfast is included in the room rate; hotel is located right next to La Jolla Cove.
- Empress Hotel - Superior rooms with two queen beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); air conditioning; mini-fridge and microwave in all rooms; restaurants, cafes nearby.
- Grande Colonial - Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds or junior suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; babysitting services available; room service; bicycles to borrow; complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas; hotel is close to the beach, restaurants and cafes nearby.
Del Mar
- Hotel Indigo - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds, or superior rooms with king bed plus sofa bed or two queen beds (sleep 4); superior rooms have kitchenette with microwave and mini-fridge; air conditioning; coin-operated laundry on-site; hotel is close to the beach.
- Del Mar Beach Motel - Hotel is located right on the beach; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge in all rooms; air conditioning; picnic tables and barbecues.
- Homewood Suites - Del Mar - One bedroom suites have king plus sofa bed (sleep 4), or two bedroom suites with two double beds plus sofa bed (sleep 6); living and dining area (with table and chairs); fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator microwave, and dishwasher; air conditioning; breakfast buffet is included in the room rate; coin-operated laundry.
- L'Auberge Del Mar - Hotel is walking distance to Del Mar beach; outdoor swimming pool; plaza or resort rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); adjoining rooms available; mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; seasonal activities for kids; on-site restaurant with children's menu; restaurants and bakeries in the neighborhood.
- Marriott Del Mar - Outdoor pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); on-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with children's menu; air conditioning; fitness center for teens; coin-operated laundry.
- Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); air conditioning; coin-operated laundry; convenience store on-site.
- Hilton Del Mar - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); on-site restaurant and room service with children's menu; air conditioning; high chairs, cribs, babysitting services available upon request; on-site store with snacks and ice cream.
Solana Beach
- Winners Circle Resort - Outdoor swimming pool; one bedroom suites (sleep 4), two bedroom suites (sleep 6); suites have kitchenettes or full kitchens with refrigerator, stove and microwave; barbecue and picnic areas; air conditioning; on-site restaurant; coin-operated laundry.
- Courtyard Solana Beach - Outdoor swimming pool, rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; breakfast buffet, 24 hour food, snacks and refreshment shop; hotel is located close to the beach.
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel Solana Beach - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); breakfast is included in the room rate; air conditioning; mini-fridge and microwave in rooms; coin-operated laundry.
Encinitas
- Moonlight Beach Hotel - Walk five blocks to Moonlight Beach; rooms with king beds, or two double beds and kitchenette (sleep 4), family suite with two double beds plus queen bed (sleep 6); barbeque facilities and picnic area; air conditioning; free parking.
- Econo Lodge Moonlight Beach - Outdoor swimming pool; breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); air conditioning; microwave and mini-fridge in rooms; hotel is walking distance to Moonlight Beach.
- Best Western Encinitas Inn & Suites - Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridge in rooms; air conditioning; breakfast is included in the room rate.
- Rodeway Inn Encinitas - Breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini fridge and microwave in rooms; air conditioning; barbecue area; coin-operated laundry on-site; hotel is walking distance to the beach.