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La Valencia Hotel, La Jolla
The Hotel in La Jolla With Lots of
Snuggle Room
La Valencia Hotel La Jolla is the La Jolla hotel that is the Grand Old Lady. It is just above La Jolla Cove, in the middle of the La Jolla downtown area.
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There she is: The Pink Lady. Isn't she lovely!
La Valencia Hotel has been dubbed "The Pink Lady" by locals because of its soft pink exterior. This mural personifying The Pink Lady is hidden away in the garden above the swimming pool. Lilies and bougainvillea and begonia and green green lawns surround her.
Most people don't ever see this mural because it is hidden in a quiet corner of the hotel, in a garden.
In fact, that is what surprised us about La Valencia Hotel La Jolla: there are just so many spots to find a private moment, to enjoy a glass of wine, to savor the company of our companion, just like this garden.
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Here are some of the other hidden romantic spots we discovered in La Valencia:
 This is the lobby area. Way in the back are five tables, each with a spectacular ocean view of La Jolla Cove. Dine here if you can. And enjoy the lobby anytime. |
 Few San Diego hotels can offer a suite as comfortable as this one. The snuggly sofa is perfect for a honeymoon or getaway weekend. La Jolla lodging at its finest. |
 BJ and Andrea are near the "back bar" area, a tiny, nearly private bar. At Christmas time, the huge tree here is truly spectacular. |
 On Sundays this patio area is full of brunches, but early evening finds just you and your sweetie, and the fireplace and the fountain. |
The Whaling Bar at La Valencia Hotel La Jolla
This is another famous mural at La Valencia. The image above is about half the mural. It represents the whaling industry that flourished off the coast of San Diego for many years.
When it was too politically incorrect to show whales being harpooned, the artist did a second mural and pasted it on top of this one.
The original mural has now been restored to its original brilliance.
While you must take a peek at the whaling mural, also walk around that wall and you will discover another surprising nook: The Whaling Bar Grill. It is a very comfortable spot for a lunch or dinner.
And those jaguars keeping guard by the fireplace add considerable atmosphere.
There is a great deal more to La Valencia Hotel La Jolla. Two days did not do it justice. For a hotel with such a small footprint, it holds lots and lots of surprises. Be sure to read about the Villas at La Valencia Hotel too!
We do thank Cathleen Flowers, our lovely hostess, for helping us discover some of the joys of the lovely Pink Lady.
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Visit La Jolla Restaurants at La Valencia Hotel
While on your San Diego vacation, here are some other places to enjoy:
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La Jolla, California. Treasures and treats abound, from splendid hotels to amazing resorts to charming bed and breakfast, to pelicans on a hillside and raging waves crashing into La Jolla Caves, to parks and pleasures. And the cuisine is really delightful, like this ice sculpture. For a small town, there is a lot to see and do. Find the best deal, compare prices, and read what other travelers have to say at TripAdvisor |
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La Valencia Hotel, the "Pink Lady" of La Jolla. She has reigned with distinction for a century as the grand dame of La Jolla hotels. |
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The Bed and Breakfast Inn at La Jolla creates a softly romantic setting. |
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The Lodge at Torrey Pines, the most luxurious resort in San Diego, sits on the 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course. It and other hotels gather along the Torrey Pines woodlands/ocean corridor. |
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La Jolla Restaurants, from very sophisticated to very casual. Fine cuisine, enticing libations, excellent service. Visit George's At The Cove, La Valencia Hotel, The Steakhouse at Azul La Jolla, the Cottage and more. |
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La Jolla Caves. Roaming the La Jolla Sea Caves includes pelicans, kayaks, coffee and a hidden pathway. |
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La Jolla Beach. The many beaches of La Jolla, from Childrens Pool Beach to La Jolla Cove to Shell Beach to La Jolla Shores. Each one has its own personality. Discover, too, some wonderfully romantic picnic ideas! |
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Seaport Village is only about 15 minutes away, and opens up whole new adventures with delightful shops, picnic areas, restaurants and even boating. |
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Kingsley L. Lyon III
proudly presents the
KINGSLEY AWARD
to
LA VALENCIA HOTEL LA JOLLA
just because it is soooo
snuggly.
Today's Romantic Moment:
"We love being in love. That's the truth on'it."
William Makepeace
Thackeray
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