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The Bed & Breakfast Inn at La Jolla

The Bed & Breakfast Inn at La Jolla

7753 Draper Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
United States of America

(858) 456-2066
(888) 988-8481

 

Circa 1913. This historic gem truly is a treasure, surrounded by the coastal beauty of La Jolla. The home was designed for George Kautz and was built by Irving Gill in his Cubist style. John Philip Sousa and his family lived in the house for several years during the 1920s. The guest rooms and suites offer beautiful furnishings and romantic décor. The Holiday room includes a massive four-poster, canopy bed, hardwood floors accented with antique Oriental rugs and a fireplace. Other rooms include amenities such as clawfoot tubs and fireplaces; some rooms offer ocean and sunset views. The gourmet breakfasts are a treat, rivaled only by the setting. Guests partake of their morning meal either in the dining room by candlelight or in the high garden. Californians have long enjoyed the splendor of La Jolla, a charming village with a spectacular coastline. Guests can walk to the many unique shops or take a stroll along the beach and enjoy an unforgettable sunset. A short drive out of La Jolla will take guests to the myriad of sites in San Diego. After a day exploring the area, guests return to the inn and enjoy a sampling of wine and cheese.

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Rates

$199 to $479

Payment types accepted include Travelers Checks, American Express, Master Card, Visa, Personal Checks and Discover.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Breakfast
  • Wine

Events Hosted

  • Weddings
  • Meetings
  • Honeymoons
  • Reunions
  • Seminars
  • Romantic Getaways
  • Retreats / Corporate
  • Religious

Available Food Service

  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Picnic Lunches
  • Full Breakfast
  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Catering Service
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Wine
  • Vegetarian Breakfast Can Be Ordered At Time Reservation Is Made. Picnic Baskets Can Also Be Ordered 48 Hours In Advance

Other Activities

  • Water Sports
  • Tennis
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Parks
  • Museums
  • Live Theater
  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Bicycling
  • Beaches
  • Art Galleries
  • Antiquing
  • Amusement Park
  • Sea World
  • Del Mar Race Track
  • Stephen Birch Aquarium
  • Downtown San Diego
  • Balboa Park
  • Zoo

Innkeeper(s)

Margaret Fox

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Rooms

This property has 15 total guest accommodations, 13 with private bath, 8 with fireplaces, 2 suites and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Twin, Queen and King.

Amenities In Room

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Bathrobes
  • Desk
  • CD Player
  • Refrigerator
  • Data Ports
  • DVD
  • Telephone
  • Clock Radio
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bath Amenities
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Fireplace
  • Hair Dryer
  • Central Air
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Reading Lamps
  • Cable TV
  • Television
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Some Rooms With Vcr & Ceiling Fans
  • Turn-down Service Upon Request
  • Complimentary Bottled Water
  • Soft Drinks
  • Hot
  • Cold Beverages
  • Fresh Fruit & Cookies. Robes
  • Slippers
  • Complimentary Wi-fi
  • Phones In Rooms With Free Local Phone Calls

Amenities On Site

  • Handicap Access
  • Parlor Games
  • DVD
  • PC
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Library
  • Limited Handicap Access
  • Copy Machine
  • Computers
  • Phone
  • Television
  • VCR
  • Picnic Lunches
  • Beach Chairs
  • Beach Towels
  • Tennis Rackets
  • Parking

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Daily Newspapers
  • Hair Dryer
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Gym Nearby
  • Desk
  • Internet Access
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • FAX On-site
  • Television
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Limited Free Parking
  • Complimentary Local Phone Calls
  • An Early Morning Breakfast Baggie To Take On The Road
  • If Traveling Solo You May Invite A Business Associate For A Power Breakfast With Our Compliments. Free Wifi. Lap Desk
  • Regular Desk For Your Comfort
  • Convenience

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Location: Ocean Community and Coastal village.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • Michaels At The Cove, Santas, The Cottage..

Romantic Interest

Ideally located 1 block from the beach for romantic coastal strolls and sunset picnics on the cliffs as well as only a few blocks from the village and candlelit gourmet dinners. The inn itself offers rooms with cozy fireplaces and fine sherry for snuggling and relaxing on those rare chilly nights. Sun drenched patios and lush gardens are perfect for lounging about and enjoying the romantic ambiance of the Inn.

Historic Interest

Home to Johh Philip Sousa familly in the 1920s and the gardens were created originally by Kate Sessions famous for directing the landscaping of Balboa park at its inception.

Historic Awards:

  • National Historical Site (Granted)
  • City Historical Site (Granted)

Historic Memberships:

  • National Trust
  • Local Historical Society

Historic sites nearby:

Bishop's School and The Woman's Club, Old Town (5 miles), Balboa Park (5 miles)

Other Awards:

Awarded "Best Location" by Inn Magazine several years in a row. Also received " "San Diego's Best" award over the past years.

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About Our Rooms

Kate Sessions

Delightful little room with period style built-in tub and pedestal wash basin. Ideal location in historical section of the home near 2nd floor Sun Deck and Library/Den. A suite without the price of a suite.

Rates: $199 - $235

Type of bed: Queen

 

John Philip Sousa

Colorfully decorated room in yellow floral prints featuring comfy chairs for reading and pine antique accents. Very private location.

Rates: $210 - $249

Type of bed: Queen

 

The Shores

English Country style in floral and white fabrics with hunter green and burgundy plaid accents. Cozy antique table and comfy chairs for reading or relaxing. Also ideally located in proximity to the 2nd floor patio and library/den. Feels like home.

Rates: $219 - $259

Type of bed: (2) , Twin

 

Ocean Breeze

Ocean BreezeKissed by calming breezes with a view of the garden, this classical French Provencial room is decorated in blues, white and creamy lace and is one of the favorite among guests.

Rates: $210 - $239

Type of bed: Queen

 

Ellen Browning Scripps

Quiet elegant bedroom furnished in traditional Queen Anne style antiques including a four-poster Queen bed. Color scheme is peach and cool mint with white accents. Comfortable seating and cozy fireplace.

Rates: $219 - $259

Type of bed: Queen

 

The Cove

Light, bright room with a view. Four-poster iron bed and white wicker furniture. Contrasting peach walls and lovely garden prints. Fireplace. Patio and garden views.

Rates: $219 - $259

Type of bed: Queen

 

Peacock Salon

Cozy, brightly decorated room with private balcony and garden views. Furnished in a blend of Art Deco and Victorian antiques.

Rates: $219 - $259

Type of bed: Queen

 

Country Village

Bird Rock Cottage has its own private entrance off the garden. A large room with large comfy chairs for reading and relaxing, it is done in a Laura Ashley style with mini prints, white accents and antique pine furniture. TV and fireplace.

Rates: $229 - $279

Type of bed: King

 

Bird Rock Cottage

Spacious French Country style bedroom done in blue mini prints and bright floral fabrics. Delightful sitting area with TV, antique pine armoire, fireplace and marvelous antique bed. Light and bright and cheerful.

Rates: $229 - $289

Type of bed: King(2) , Twin

 

Windansea

Oriental/Victorian flavor with tortoise shell bamboo antique accents and soft colors. This special guestroom offers sunset and horizon ocean views and a fireplace to set a romantic mood.

Rates: $229 - $279

Type of bed: Queen

 

Garden

Secluded with its own entrance off the garden, this cottage-style guest room has a wood-burning fireplace and an original clawfoot tub. Mini prints mixed with a flourish of floral.

Rates: $229 - $279

Type of bed: King

 

Pacific View

Pacific ViewPacific View is one of the most requested guestrooms with its sunset and horizon ocean views. In addition to its lovely views, it offers a wood-burning fireplace and two very comfy wing back chairs and desk. Keeping to a nautical theme, the room is decorated in brilliant blues and whites.

Rates: $239 - $299

Type of bed: Queen

 

Holiday Suite

Holiday SuiteThe decor is white on white with cream and beige accents. The Holiday Suite offers a large wood-burning fireplace, TV, seating area with sofa and wing back chair, as well as an antique four-poster canopy bed and armoir. Truly an exceptional room.

Rates: $269 - $365

Type of bed: King

 

Fiesta

FiestaElegantly appointed with marvelous antiques, this large bedroom has a Latin flavor and a comfortable sitting area with garden views, TV and fireplace. Private bath.

Rates: $239 - $299

Type of bed: King

 

Gill Penthouse

Gill PenthouseThe penthouse has its own large rooftop patio with some ocean view along with a separate den/library equipped with cable TV. This is by far the most elegant and spacious of all the guestrooms and the largest of the two suites with fireplace, relaxing sitting area and one-of-a-kind European antique bed and armoire.

Rates: $299 - $479

Type of bed: King

 

Innkeeper Note

This romantic, historic inn can boast of being voted "San Diego's Best". Designed by the "Cubist" architect, Irving Gill, in 1913 and home to the John Philip Sousa family in the 1920s, the inn exudes European charm with fireplaces and ocean views. A block from the beach, in the heart of La Jolla's marvelous shops, restaurants and art galleries, the inn is only minutes from San Diego's many other attractions such as Sea World, the Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Gas lamp District, numerous theaters and the enchanting Balboa Park. The garden, a lovely oasis with hummingbird feeders, loquat trees, dappled sunlight and a lyrical fountain, is especially cozy in the early morning with the rich aromas of Columbian coffee and French pastries filling the air. So take a break from the ordinary and experience a more relaxing and gracious style of travel. There are fresh flowers throughout the inn and in all of the guest rooms as well as fresh fruit and fine sherry to soothe a weary body and the beauty of the nearby sea to heal the soul. Come be our guest.

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Minimum Stay Requirements:2 nights on weekends. 3-6 for special events and holidays. Call Inn for specifics.
Children Restrictions:Can accommodate 12 years and older.
Cancellation:Cancellations are subject to a $45 processing fee per room or 3% of total charged to credit card. 14 days prior notice for stays totaling 4 room nights or less, 30 days prior notice for stays totaling 5-8 room nights, 60 days prior notice for stays totaling more than 8 room nights. No-shows and early check-outs are non-refundable. Cancellations received less than the appropriate days notice are non-refundable. Reservations made for Special Events, Holidays and Weekends in June, July and August and their minimum stay requirements are non refundable.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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Innkeeper was personable and delightful. Breakfasts were delicious and creative. Common table inspired visiting with other guests. Great Father's Day.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Publicity and Press Reviews

New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, Country Inns, Travel & Leisure, Voted "San Diego's Best", ABC.

Other Ratings: 3 AAA Diamonds, 3 Mobil Stars, iLoveInns Guests