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La Valencia Hotel
Overlooking the Pacific since 1926, La Valencia is a charming boutique hotel offering a tradition of elegance and unparallel service. Situated atop La Jolla Cove and just steps from miles of stunning coastline, world-class museums, shopping and galleries, La Valencia is a perfect blend of location and recreation. The Mediterranean inspired architecture and décor, including beautiful courtyards, hand painted murals and exquisite Spanish mosaics, evokes old-world charm.
Boasting perfectly appointed accommodations, the 115 luxury guest rooms, suites and Ocean Villas are decorated using warm tropical hues, luxurious textiles, custom furnishings and feature stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, the lush tropical landscaping, or the picturesque La Jolla village. With three distinctive restaurants including the award winning Sky Room, and full conference, catering, and wedding facilities with both indoor and outdoor banquet space, La Valencia's extensive menu of services and amenities make it an ideal location to vacation, host a meeting or celebrate a wedding.
We invite you to experience the beauty of Southern California in one of San Diego's most elegant and historic hotels, and to become a part of La Valencia's history.
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La Valencia Hotel Accommodations
La Valencia, "The Pink Lady of La Jolla," is well known for its distinctive pink exterior, as well as its beautiful courtyards, hand painted murals, exquisite Spanish mosaics, and stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Built in 1926 during a revival of Mediterranean-style architecture, La Valencia has retained many of the original rooms and characteristics that have established her as the place to stay in La Jolla.
Intimate and charming, the 115 guest rooms, suites and Ocean Villas are richly appointed with custom furnishings, luxury textiles and warm tropical hues. All guest rooms feature an extensive list of amenities, including 100% Egyptian cotton linens, down comforters, personal safes, complimentary high-speed Internet access and a fresh fruit amenity.
Additional features for select rooms may include a whirlpool tub, separate bath and shower, plasma TVs, or a petite balcony for enjoying the spectacular La Jolla views. With the scent of blooming flowers and crisp ocean air, it's easy to lose yourself as you delight in the personal touches, special services and amenities La Valencia provides.
The Ocean Villas The Ocean Villas, built in 2000, are La Valencia's most modern and luxurious accommodations offering picturesque ocean views. Spacious and airy, they range from 400 to 1200 square feet. Richly appointed with comfortable furnishings that create a home-away-from home atmosphere, the Ocean Villas are sure to become a necessary luxury. While the use of bright color accents evoke a sense of fun in the sun, white fir beamed ceilings, Italian marble floors, and sinks and baths with black granite accents create an unmistakable sense of luxury.
Each Villa offers a private patio area for intimate dining, conversation and relaxation, and most offer fireplaces. Our premier villa, the La Valencia Suite, boasts an indoor/outdoor fireplace, a wraparound patio, a full size refrigerator and wet bar. All are furnished with flat screen plasma televisions, state-of-the-art Lyceum digital audio system with CD stereo, a DVD player, and offer complimentary high-speed Internet access as well as Wi-Fi.
Villa amenities include king beds with down duvets, 100% Egyptian cotton linens, personal safes, complimentary coffee makers, an iron and board, an extensive mini-bar, luxurious La Valencia robes and slippers and bathrooms that feature double sinks, steam showers with oversized rain showerheads, whirlpool tubs, and signature La Valencia toiletries.
As an Ocean Villa guest you will enjoy a welcome cocktail and special amenity, as well butler service to accommodate any of your needs.
Suites La Valencia features a variety of suites ranging from 450 to 1000 square feet. Although each suite is unique, most boast ocean views, living rooms with sofa sleepers and separate bedrooms. Several offer quaint balconies for intimate conversation, whirlpool tubs, luxurious bathrooms with separate shower and bathtub, a wet bar, and many connect to ocean facing rooms for additional space for family and friends.
Each includes 100% Egyptian cotton linens, down duvets, personal safes, complimentary coffee makers, a DSL data port and complimentary Wi-Fi, an iron and board, extensive mini-bar, luxurious La Valencia robes and slippers, signature La Valencia toiletries, and a fresh fruit amenity.
Rooms Designed with a European flair, many of La Valencia's guest rooms are located in the historic 1926 building and maintain their individual style and character. Well-appointed with warm hues, luxurious linens, and Mediterranean accents, there is a suggestion of the old with the conveniences of the new.
Ranging in size from 250 square feet to 450 square feet, all rooms have either king or queen beds, include 100% Egyptian cotton linens, down comforters, personal safes, a DSL data port and complimentary Wi-Fi, coffee makers, an iron and board, extensive mini-bar, luxurious La Valencia robes and slippers, signature La Valencia toiletries, and a fresh fruit amenity. Elegant and stylish, rooms may overlook the village, the lush gardens or the blue Pacific Ocean. Some feature a whirlpool tub, a petite private balcony, and most are equipped with plasma TVs.
La Valencia Hotel Dining
Situated atop the La Jolla Cove, La Valencia is home to three distinct restaurants as well as a traditional lounge and cocktail bar with panoramic ocean views. While the impressive ocean views and tradition of outstanding service make La Valencia's restaurants unique, the cuisine is what sets them apart. Featuring a wine list with over 1,000 labels that is consistently awarded "Best of Award of Excellence" by the Wine Spectator, La Valencia offers an unparallel dining experience.
Whether you are in the mood for a light lunch on a tropical patio, a traditional Steak Tartar prepared tableside in an old-world pub atmosphere, or an elegant chef's tasting-menu overlooking the blue Pacific, La Valencia's restaurants deliver. Receiving accolades on both the local and national level, La Valencia is a dining destination for both vacationing travelers and San Diego residents alike.
In-room Dining La Valencia is pleased to offer 24-hour In-room Dining for our guests. Executive Chef Vaughn Mabee has created extensive room service menus highlighting the best dishes from our three restaurants. Menus include: breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, children's menu, a late night dining menu, as well as picnic baskets and lunch boxes to go.
Paired with a Wine Spectator "Best of Award of Excellence" wine list, you can enjoy fine dining in the luxury of your room.
Catering La Valencia is pleased to offer an extensive selection of catering options for your business meeting, social events, and celebrated occasions. Please visit our Wedding, Social Events or Meetings and Incentives section for additional information.
The Ski Room One of the top fine dining restaurants in San Diego, The Sky Room at La Valencia, located on the 10th floor, with spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific, 11 intimate tables, and award winning cuisine, offers an elegant, sophisticated dining experience. Shades of black, deep brown and green fill the room with a wonderful contrast to the blue Pacific Ocean beyond. Join us at an intimate 5-seat bar for delectable house specials, classic cocktails and cult wines, also with views of the expansive Pacific.
Executive Chef Vaughan Mabee artfully prepares a California-fresh menu using only the freshest ingredients. Guests enjoy seasonal dishes such as the White Asparagus Veloute with Fresh Diver Scallop, Royal Miyagi Oyster with Melted Leeks, Japanese Kobe and Sky Bouillabaisse. In addition to the a la carte menu, Chef Vaughan offers a 5-course "tasting" menu, paired with wines hand selected by the sommelier.
The Sky Room wine list features over 1,000 wines and has consistently received the honor "Best of Award of Excellence" by the Wine Spectator. The restaurant features Le Verre de Vin, a state of the art preservation system that ensures that each glass of wine tastes as fresh as the moment it was opened, and allows the sommelier to offer exceptional wines by the glass including the Far Niente Chardonnay, Heitz Trailside Vineyard Cabernet, and Walnut Creek Wineworks Reserve Pinot Noir.
Open for dinner daily. Friday and Saturday seatings are at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Reservations are strongly suggested. Attire is elegant.
Whaling Bar and Grill A favorite with La Jolla locals, the Whaling Bar & Grill opened in the early 1950's and immediately became, then as now, the premier pub and meeting place. The feeling of an old-world seaside pub consumes the bar, with the décor consisting of dark red leather banquettes, a mahogany bar and paneling, unique harpoons, lanterns, pewter candleholders and antique wooden shutters.
The menu includes traditional Continental Cuisine with a Southern California twist, with many items being prepared tableside. The house specialty drink is The Whaler, a creamy concoction whose ingredients are a closely guarded secret.
Martini Night Every Thursday, 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., sit back, relax and unwind while we serve-up mini filet mignon sandwiches and shake-up traditional and specialty martinis.
Traditional Prime Rib Dinner Friday nights from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., enjoy slow oven roasted prime rib carved tableside and served with chef's choice whipped potatoes, steamed seasonal vegetables, and hot au jus.
Open daily. Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dinner 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Breakfast 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday Brunch 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mediterranean Room With three distinct dining areas, a tree-sheltered topical patio, indoor seating overlooking the blue Pacific, or outdoor seating on the Ocean Terrace, the Mediterranean Room is the perfect place enjoy fine-dining in a causal environment.
Chef Vaughan Mabee prepares light California Coastal cuisine using only the freshest ingredients. Favorites include the La Valencia Cobb Salad, tossed with our creamy herb dressing, and a Poached Maine Lobster Salad served over a bed of Herb and Fennel Petite Greens. For dinner, enjoy the famed Paella Valencia, a traditional Spanish dish of Saffron Rice tossed with Shrimp, Mussels, Chicken, and Spicy Sausage and finished with a Mini-Lobster Langostino. Allow our Sommelier to select a bottle of wine from our 1,000 bottle wine list, a recipient of the "Award of Excellence" by Wine Spectator. Festival de la Mar Shrimp cocktail or cocktails and shrimp? Have both at our fabulous Festival de la Mer. March through October; indulge in La Valencia's celebrated seafood buffet featuring the best of the local catch, timeless classics and an assortment of desserts including our famous Créme Brulee.
Friday and Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. $65 per person (not including alcohol) Reservations strongly recommended. Occasionally this event may not be available when the restaurant is booked for special events. Please call for specific dates.
Champagne Sunday Brunch Voted "Best Brunch" in La Jolla for 8 years in a row, Sunday Brunch is an extravagant affair of free-flowing champagne paired with the traditional breakfast items, the freshest seafood, assorted salads, carving stations, sushi, and an array of desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Reservations suggested.
Open Daily Breakfast 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dinner 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday Brunch 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
La Sala Bar La Sala, the "Living Room" of the La Valencia, offers a relaxed atmosphere and sweeping views of the Pacific. Located just off the main lobby of the hotel, La Sala features overstuffed couches and chairs, Spanish Mosaics, and a picture window overlooking the La Jolla cove. Enjoy live entertainment and cocktails in a lounge setting, a casual dinner overlooking the La Jolla Cove at one of just 12 tables on the Ocean Terrace, or a breathtaking sunset from the picture window. Tapas include Fresh Porcini Bruschetta with Pecorino Romano on Garlic Toast, Tempura Tiger Prawn Skewers served with Lingham Dipping Sauce, and Spice Rubbed Grilled Filet Tips with a creamy Horseradish Créme Fraiche.
Combined with an extensive martini menu, a broad selection of California Wines, and decadent desserts, La Sala is the perfect place to unwind and relax.
Serving Daily: Sunday - Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Live Entertainment La Valencia features live entertainment in our cocktail lounge five nights a week. Rick Ross, a local jazz musician, entertains La Valencia guests with his beautiful piano playing, hypnotic saxophone melodies and lively vocals.
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday:7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Spa
Pamper yourself with Spa Treatments at La Valencia. La Valencia's idyllic setting, combined with the sun's healing rays, the rhythm of the ocean waves, and the scented breeze, evokes a sense of serenity and well being.
Enjoy a full range of spa services, from body care treatments to soothing massages, which bring about a healthy state of renewed balance and relaxation. All services can be performed in the privacy of your suite or in the massage room located next to our fitness area.
Golf
Torrey Pines Golf Course Located 15 minutes north of La Valencia, the world-famous Torrey Pines Golf Course offers championship golf with jaw-dropping views of the Pacific Ocean and is the site of the Buick Invitational each year and the 2008 U.S. Open. Hang gliders overhead and the historic Torrey Pine trees add dramatic scenery to your golfing experience on two par-72 courses.
Four Seasons Aviara Designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, Aviara offers a memorable 18-hole costal layout. Hailed by both Golf Digest and Golf Magazine as one of America's best resort courses, the 7,007-yard, par-72 course is sculpted around the natural topography with water hazards positioned as visual extensions of the lagoon below. Located 30-45 minutes north of the La Valencia.
Maderas Golf Club Designed as a collaborative effort by Johnny Miller and Robert Muir Graves, Maderas is set within a secluded valley in the rolling hills of Poway. Characterized as a "classic," Maderas is surrounded by meandering creeks, massive rock outcroppings and crashing waterfalls which create a world-class challenge in a setting of breathtaking beauty. Rated #1 Golf Course in San Diego by 2003 Zagat Survey. Located 45-55 minutes northeast of the La Valencia.
Tennis
Play tennis at La Valencia's "sister" property, Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa. Located 25 minutes from the La Valencia and named "One of the Top Ten Tennis Resorts in North America" by Tennis Magazine, Rancho Valencia offers day tennis packages, 1/2 day clinics and lessons to La Valencia guests. Complimentary transportation is available.
Weddings
With stunning ocean views, unparalleled service and award-winning cuisine, romance at La Valencia has been a tradition since 1926. The Mediterranean architecture, framed by a distinctive pink exterior, original Spanish mosaics, bright blooming flowers, and lush tropical foliage throughout, imbues an atmosphere of sophistication and elegance, creating one of the most breathtaking wedding locations in San Diego.
Our indoor and outdoor ceremony sites and three unique reception rooms, with space to accommodate up to 220 people, offer ocean views and combine to create the perfect setting for your wedding day celebrations, bridal showers and rehearsal dinners. La Valencia's award-winning cuisine is available through an extensive list of banquet menus, ranging from buffet style to four-course plated dinners, or reserve one of our three-award winning restaurants for your private event.
Located in the village of La Jolla, La Valencia is minutes from world class shopping, award winning golf, and sandy beaches creating the perfect location for a destination wedding. Our team of Catering Managers can organize a day of golfing, book special tour and sightseeing events, or coordinate a bridal party Spa day, at our sister property, Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa.
Meetings
Located fifteen minutes north of downtown San Diego in La Jolla, La Valencia is a unique destination for executive conferences, corporate retreats and incentive programs. From the hotel's design and architecture to the spectacular panoramic ocean views, ours is the ideal setting for your next event.
Our conference coordinators ensure that every aspect of your meeting is handled smoothly and efficiently and are available to assist with every aspect of the event, from deciding on catering options to arranging recreation activities. With both outdoor and indoor meeting and banquet space, including three formal meeting rooms, we can accommodate groups and parties from 10 to 500 guests.
Our distinctive meeting rooms have played host to civic and world leaders for over 80 years. La Valencia's unparalleled service, cuisine and setting combine to create the perfect backdrop for both business and pleasure.
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