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Beach Cottage La Jolla

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Beach Cottage in La Jolla, California. 3 blocks walk to the beach
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A sandy beach awaits you, three blocks from the cottage
The view from our street
Eat comfortably at the breakfast counter or the table in the breakfast nook

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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San Diego, CA
  • Windansea Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • La Jolla Cove
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • La Jolla Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach Cottage La Jolla

Beach cottage, 900 sq ft, three blocks from the ocean. perfect for a getaway. Located in a quiet residential street, off street private parking, very quiet neighborhood, close to everything, walk or bike in the area. Beach accessories including 2 Beach Cruiser bikes, boogie boards, children's beach toys and wagon, beach chairs, beach tent, and ice chest.

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Adorable two bedroom, one bath beach cottage with hardwood floors, modern kitchen, private parking, front and back garden. Quiet residential street, lots of natural light, private back yard, one block from popular restaurants, three blocks from a sandy surfing and swimming beach and within walking distance of many restaurants and shops in downtown La Jolla as well as the Cove, Children's Beach and the famous seals and sea lions. Also available within a few blocks radius, a variety of gyms, a public swimming pool, Pilates, Yoga, Spinning businesses.

Two bedrooms, one with a King bed one with a Full bed. Also available, an air mattress for additional guests in small living room. There are plenty of linens and extra pillows. Standard sized washer and dryer with detergent provided.
The kitchen is fully stocked with baking and cooking pots, pans, utensils. There are three types of coffee makers with coffee provided. A variety of black and herbal teas along with sugar and sugar substitutes are also provided. The grocery store is four blocks away and their are two pharmacies within walking distance.

Spacious tropical quiet garden backyard, comfortable seating, with barbecue for dining al fresco. Sand toys for the children as well as five beach chairs and an ice chest are provided. I have three boogie boards and two beach cruiser bikes for your use as well. Please treat them well and rinse the sand off the beach accessories and put them in the shade when not using.

Gardener comes Wednesday mornings, please let me know if you want me to reschedule the gardening.
Trash (Black Bin) and Yard waste/compost (Green Bin) pickup is on Monday mornings. Bin(s) should be placed at the curb the night before. The schedule is posted on the refrigerator. Recycling (Blue Bin) pickup is every other week.

Local business rents at reasonable rates all infant and children's supplies-Checkout the San Diego Tourism Authority and, if traveling with children, check out the company Toddler’s Travels which rents everything for children.

La Jolla is situated on the Pacific Ocean. Our house is a 10 minute walk from all the attractions. Along the dramatic coastline lies Scripps Park, where families can picnic throughout the summer, while enjoying Fourth of July fireworks and concerts under the stars. Just south of the park is the Children’s Pool, where a seawall was originally built to protect kids from incoming waves, but has been long taken over by a local seal colony. At some times of the year swimming is no longer permitted, but you can walk out along the seawall for a close-up view of the wildlife.

La Jolla is also home to Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography and plenty of cultural attractions including the La Jolla Playhouse and the Museum of Contemporary Art, all situated in close proximity to The Village, and our house. The University of San Diego, which hosts the popular Geisel Library and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, are both located in La Jolla as well, a short car or bus ride up the coast from our house.

La Jolla's biggest draw for locals and visitors alike are the beautiful beaches. During the summer and autumn months, the surf is relatively gentle, with warm waters in 70s. Swimmers, snorkelers, scuba divers, kayakers and surfers can enjoy the golden sands of La Jolla Shores, the Cove and Windansea, all within walking distance of the house. And be sure to keep an eye out for migrating whales off the coast as they travel to and from Baja California.

A short 10 minute drive to Pacific Beach, La Jolla Shores, downtown San Diego, San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park 20 minutes away
Walk to beaches, restaurants and shopping in the center of La Jolla. UCSD, Salk Institute, Scripps Oceanography Institute a 10 min drive away.
Ideal for a family, front and back yards for relaxing, modern kitchen, quiet neighborhood. Walk, bike everywhere. is the Website for our State Reserve which offer beautiful hiking.

Public library, tennis courts, recreation center, coastal walk, sea lions, seals, shopping district and world class restaurants a short walk away. Check out the San Diego Tourism Authority website for all attractions

Relax and escape to this lovely little town where the weather is mild and it is a 15 minute drive to downtown San Diego, world famous San Diego Zoo, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institute of Oceanography.

Walk to many restaurants in the quaint town of La Jolla, California. Walk the coast and see seals, sea lions, scuba diving in the kelp forests at the La Jolla Cove aquatic park.

Walk to two close grocery stores, Vons and Valley Farm Market.
Walk to two pharmacies - CVS, Pavillons

Please checkout the City of San Diego regulations on scooters and alternative vehicles.
The local business San Diego Fly Rides has many biking options.

Free Shuttle in Downtown San Diego
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Property manager

Rita Alanis
Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House is child friendly but not childproofed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not smoke in the house or gardens
Rinse off sand before entering house Do not put large pieces of food in garbage disposal. Clean out the bathroom drains of hair.
It is an old house, please treat it nicely, heating by a floor furnace will be turned on as required.
No loud parties, it is a quiet family neighborhood, respect the neighbors, strip the beds and put towels and sheets in the laundry basket

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR-04681L, 629876

About the area

La Jolla

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Village of La Jolla, a neighbourhood in La Jolla. Torrey Pines Golf Course and Port of San Diego are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Pechanga Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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San Diego, CA

What's nearby

  • Windansea Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Jolla Tide Pools - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • La Jolla Cove - 7 min drive - 1.9 km
  • La Jolla Beach - 11 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive 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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪El Pescador Fish Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sugar and Scribe Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Coffee Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Public House La Jolla - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Cottage La Jolla have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beach Cottage La Jolla pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beach Cottage La Jolla?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Cottage La Jolla?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach Cottage La Jolla located?

Located in Village of La Jolla, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Windansea Beach and La Jolla Cove. La Jolla Tide Pools and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cute

Cute older house, walk to beach is long and involves a steep hill and stairs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Overall Amazing Stay

The property exceeded expectations for my family's vacation stay. Location was perfect. Close enough to walk to Marine St. beach, into the Village, many restaurants, and the grocery store/ pharmacy; but "far" enough away that there was very little traffic or noise to be disruptive. Property was as-advertised. House was beautiful, clean, and well stocked with plenty of everything we needed for our stay. Backyard was great for relaxing in the sunshine. Communication with the owner was very easy and check-in/out was a seamless process. Definitely would consider staying here again in the future!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

We loved our time at this cottage - great location and the house had everything we needed and was nice and clean. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed and chill

Clean, close to everything and comfy. Definitely what we needed! Thanks Rita!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, with easy walk to beaches/ food.

Love the location for walkability to restaurants, stores and beaches. Cottage had lovely landscaping in front yard and yet allowed our pet.We also enjoyed grilling in the shaded back yard.This location allowed us to explore La Jolla.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

We enjoyed our stay The location is wonderful. Property manager treated us well. The cottage is small and an older property but well run and in great shape. This is a do again for us
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

I can't say enough about how adorable this property is. It had an amazing yard and was so easy to navigate. I have a long history in La Jolla and the location is the best. I'm hoping to be back in a few weeks. I also love the neighbors.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, all fun

House was perfect! The location was perfect to walk to the beach and to food (breakfast, lunch and dinner). I would stay here again and suggest it to anyone looking for a perfect beach cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

We loved the location of the house as the ocean was just down the street. We didn’t cook or hang out much in the house but if you wanted to cook, the kitchen was nice. The bed was very comfortable, there was cable TV so we could watch the daily news which was a nice change from streaming apps. Rita provided lots of beach equipment and beach towels. The backyard was beautiful with a huge magnolia tree blooming. Rita was a lovely lady and we truly enjoyed chatting with her when we saw her. It was our 8th anniversary trip and we filled it with as many things we could, ending our week going to a Bacon Brothers concert in San Juan Capistrano that was awesome as always.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

What a wonderful stay. Rita is a fantastic host, checking in on our needs the first night and responsive to any questions throughout the stay. Her recommendations were spot on ( in fact we went back a second day to the taco place she recommended… it was that good). The property was cute, cozy, immaculate and close to so much . An easy walk to the beach and local restaurants and about 15-20 minutes to drive to many attractions including Sea World which we unexpectedly ended up visiting 3 times with our fun pass as our youngest was 2 inches above height restrictions and able to ride all the roller coasters for the first time. We packed in so much fun throughout the week. The girls are already asking when we can go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage in a great location

We had a fantastic holiday in Rita’s cottage. Rita has thought through what is important in a holiday home and provided it. Easy access to a Sandy beach, restaurants, bars and supermarket. The cottage has a lovely homely feel. We’d try to book here first if coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway!

Perfect beach cottage in a great location! We appreciated the quiet neighborhood, while being minutes away from the downtown experience. We also loved being minutes from the beach, shopping, and food. Rita was great to work with and she was an excellent communicator. We loved that the beach necessities were provided. We loved everything! We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

Nice cottage . Rita eas cery responsive
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely second stay

We booked this last year to check out the tide pools and enjoyed it so much we came again this year. Very cute and lovely cozy backyard
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage vacation

We were so pleased with everything about this lovely cottage. All of the amenities were just perfect for our stay And, let me just say, Rita was a charm! So personable and accommodating- not enough words to describe. The location is ideal too with so many things like the beach, parks, restaurants and more, all in walking distance.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet Little Beach House in La Jolla

We really enjoyed our Thanksgiving holiday in this cozy house. The location is great, it's a quick walk down to a lovely, quiet beach and a wide variety of restaurants and shops. The neighborhood is quiet as advertised, but you’re only a short distance from more action if you want it. Our host Rita was helpful and responsive and made sure that all our needs were met and questions were answered. We’d definitely stay again when we’re in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend

Great house
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute beach cottage

Our stay was very cozy. A wonderful place to get away with a backyard great for dinner outside
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Charming

As described, in a very quaint neighborhood a couple of blocks from the ocean. We loved being close to downtown stores and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G., Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This home was just perfect for our family of four. No need for a car. EVERYTHING is within walking distance. A beautiful neighborhood that is very quiet. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B., Walnut Creek

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy hospitable cottage in great location

Cozy vintage cottage is wonderfully located near quiet Marine Street Beach and also near Pearl Street with its shops and restaurants. The hospitable host has provided wonderful creature comforts - foam mattress topper is so good I asked her for the info so I can buy one - and generous touches. We loved the verdant garden with its brick terrace and beautiful shade trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dr.

Great private back yard for relaxing and sharing a good wine! Provided Nespresso coffee was a real treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

We stayed here as a family of 4 and had a wonderful stay. The location was ideal. It was a short drive to Legoland and the Zoo, 20 minutes to Mission Beach and Belmont Park, and walking distance to many places in LaJolla. We loved that we could walk to multiple beaches and to see the sea lions. Rita was very attentive and the home was clean with very comfortable beds. The check-in/check-out process was flawless. It was also helpful that there were beach towels and so many beach items so as a traveling family we did not need to worry about packing that all. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ofelia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enchanting cottage

Our stay was very relaxing and stress free, our hostess was there for whatever we needed. The local welcoming beer she left was very thoughtful. Would recommend to anyone needing a break from Life!Thank you Rita , we will visit again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house/great location

House was exactly what we needed for our small family. Clean, fantastic location, great restaurants nearby and beach is super close as well. Just what we needed. Patio is the perfect wind down spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rita Alanis

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La Jolla born and raised, happy to share my love of the area with visitors. I love to travel and meet new people, speak three languages, and enjoy the outdoors. I am at your disposal for any questions, just text my cell phone and I will respond quickly.

Why they chose this property

You can relax when you want in the private back yard patio or walk or bike to the ocean, into town, drive a 15 minutes to the vibrant community of Pacific Beach or to downtown San Diego

What makes this property unique

Three blocks to the beach, quiet neighborhood, private backyard for dining al fresco. La Jolla is a very walkable town with a multitude of restaurants within a few blocks of the house, a movie theater and plenty of shops. If it is nature you are looking for, look no further than the beautiful Pacific coastline, harbor seals and sea lions lounging along the coast, diving, kayaking, sailing, surfing etc a few minutes away.

Languages:

English, Italian, Spanish

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