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Travel for Kids has so many fun things to do with kids in La Jolla, and the beach towns North County San Diego, whether it's tide pooling or sea kayaking in La Jolla, exploring the Birch Aquarium, hiking in Torrey Pines State Reserve, visiting Legoland in Carlsbad, or enjoying a day in the sun at the beaches in Del Mar and Encinitas, but you'll need a fun place to stay. Family accommodations are easy to find on Travel for Kids.
Here's our own Travel for Kids hand-picked list of 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, picnic areas, 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 our hotels for Carlsbad, hotels most convenient to Legoland, but also close to the beach.
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    La Jolla

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La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club – Located right on the beach at La Jolla Shores; on-site dining inside and outdoors for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with children's menu; one bedroom suites (sleep 4) and two bedroom suites (sleep 6), with full-kitchens; children's wading pool and playground with sand croquet, tetherball, swings and climbing structure; outdoor swimming pool; in summer, kids' club activities such as arts and crafts and field trips; complimentary chairs, umbrellas and sand toys for the beach.
La Jolla Shores Hotel – Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridges in rooms, some have kitchenettes; ask for tables and barbecues to cook and eat dinner right on the beach; ping pong, complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas; cribs and rollaway beds are available; on-site full-service restaurant with children's menu; located on the beach.
Best Western Inn by the Sea – Breakfast is included in the room rate; outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4), adjoining rooms are available; cribs and refrigerators available upon request; located in downtown La Jolla.
La Jolla Cove Suites – 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; crib or rollaway bed available upon request; outdoor swimming pool; hotel is located right next to La Jolla Cove.
Holiday Inn Express La Jolla – Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridges and microwaves in rooms; breakfast is included in the room rate; crib or rollaway bed available upon request; coin-operated laundry.
La Valencia Hotel – A La Jolla landmark 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; family-friendly breakfast lunch and dinner in the Mediterranean room, 24 hour room service; crib or rollaway bed available upon request; childcare services are available.
Hotel Parisi – Deluxe rooms with two queen beds or junior suites with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridges in rooms; cribs available upon request; hotel is located in downtown La Jolla; restaurants, ice cream and bakeries in the neighborhood.
Empress Hotel of La Jolla – Breakfast is included in the room rate; deluxe rooms with two queen beds or suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); mini-fridges in all rooms; coin-operated laundry on-site.
La Jolla Beach Travelodge – Hotel is walking distance to the beach; breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4), suites with two double beds, plus sofa bed (sleep 6); all rooms with mini-fridges and microwaves; coin-operated laundry; crib available upon request; outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi.
The Grande Colonial – Outdoor swimming pool; rooms with two queen beds or junior suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); cribs, rollaway beds and babysitting services available upon request; room service; hotel is close to the beach.
Sands of La Jolla – Hotel is walking distance to the beach; rooms with two double beds and (sleep 4); mini-fridges and and microwaves in all rooms, suites have kitchenettes with stove-top and cooking utensils; cribs and rollaway beds available; outdoor swimming pool; breakfast is included in the room rate.
La Jolla Village Lodge – Breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridges and microwaves in all rooms; crib or rollaway bed available upon request.
    Del Mar
Del Mar Motel on the Beach – Hotel is located right on the beach; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); mini-fridges in all rooms; crib or rollaway bed available upon request; picnic tables and barbecues.
Best Western Stratford Inn – Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds, or suites with king bed plus sofa bed or two queen beds (sleep 4); coin-operated laundry; crib or mini-fridge available upon request; hotel is close to the beach.
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; breakfast buffet is included in the room rate; crib available upon request; 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-fridges in rooms; seasonal activities for kids; crib or rollaway bed available upon request; on-site restaurant with children's menu; restaurants and bakeries in the neighborhood.

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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; fitness center for teens; coin-operated laundry; crib and babysitting services available upon request.
Clarion Carriage House Inn – Breakfast is included in the room rate; afternoon tea and cookies; rooms with two double beds (sleep 4); extra bed or crib available upon request; coin-operated laundry; outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi.
Hilton Del Mar – On-site restaurant and room service with children's menu; outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); 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; on-site restaurant; crib available upon request; coin-operated laundry.
Courtyard Solana Beach – Hotel is located close to the beach; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridges and microwaves in rooms; on-site breakfast buffet (kids under 3 eat free, 4 -12 reduced prices); cribs available; 24 hour food, snacks and refreshment shop; outdoor swimming pool.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Solana Beach – Breakfast is included in the room rate; outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridges and microwaves in rooms; coin-operated laundry.
    Encinitas
Ocean Inn Encinitas – Breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini fridges and microwaves in rooms; barbecue area; coin-operated laundry on-site; hotel is walking distance to the beach.
Best Western Encinitas Inn & Suites – Outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); mini-fridges in rooms; breakfast is included in the room rate.
Days Inn Encinitas – Outdoor swimming pool; breakfast is included in the room rate; rooms with two queen beds (sleep 4); microwaves and mini-fridges in rooms; on-site restaurant with children's menu, open 24 hours; coin-operated laundry.
Quality Inn North Coast – Hotel is located very close to Moonlight Beach; rooms with two double or queen beds, and suites with king bed plus sofa bed (sleep 4); mini-fridges in rooms; breakfast is included in the room rate; coin-operated laundry on-site; cribs available upon request; jacuzzi.