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    Grande Colonial

  • Stay in a colonial style, historic hotel during your next extended stay trip to La Jolla
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Welcome To La Jolla

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Amidst the pristine beaches and regal bluffs of Southern California’s most beautiful coastal village, the Grande Colonial hotel has been welcoming guests to La Jolla since 1913. Completely modernized, yet faithful to its storied past, this intimate boutique hotel hearkens back to a quieter, more dignified era, when travel meant something special and personalized guest service was a hallmark of every stay.
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Black and White Door Grande Colonial La Jolla Hotel
Room with a

Boo!

Is the hotel haunted? It’s been a common rumor around La Jolla for generations. But no one knows for sure what causes things to go “bump in the night”. Book our spooky package to find out for sure!
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Grande Colonial Hotel Exterior at Dusk
Stay 3 Nights

Save $100

Guests of the "Stay Three Nights and Save $100" package will enjoy three nights accommodations in a guest room or suite and enjoy a total of $100 savings!


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The living area in one of the spacious suites at The Grande Colonial in La Jolla, CA
Suite Deal

Package

Enjoy the "suite life" in one of Grande Colonial's luxuriously appointed and generously spacious ocean- or garden-view suites, as well as free valet parking and a $50 dining credit each day.

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Nine-Ten Restaurant

Led by award-winning Chef Jason Knibb and Pastry Chef Jose Alonzo III, NINE-TEN offers the perfect combination of sophistication and casual elegance. Our Evolving California Cuisine - emphasizing a REAL Certified, farm-to-table philosophy - features the best of the harvest from local artisan farmers where produce is selected daily for the restaurant’s seasonal menus. Special prix fixe menus are available and feature matching wines from an extensive Wine Spectator cellar. Dine indoors or alfresco on NINE-TEN’s sidewalk patio or outdoor terrace offering glimpses of the ocean. Reserve a Table Learn More
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Destination Guide

The

Village

The

Village

Dinner and a Show
Take a stroll through the Village of La Jolla and you'll find your choice of restaurants – from five-star fine dining to casual sidewalk cafés. There are world-class art galleries, eclectic antique shops and enough fashionable boutiques to rival Rodeo Drive. All with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. You can also see the Village by bicycle, which can be rented at the front desk for $4 per hour or $20 per day (helmets and locks included)! Explore
The

Cove

The

Cove

The La Jolla Experience
Ask us how you can snorkel with Leopard Sharks, kayak the sea caves, learn to surf at La Jolla Shores beach or commune with sunbathing harbor seals at the Children's Pool beach (named by TripAdvisor as one of the "Top 10 Wonderfully Unique Beaches" in the world). Explore
San

Diego

San

Diego

City By The Sea
Get up-close-and personal with the animal life at SeaWorld or the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Ride the roller coaster at Belmont Park, or take a horse-drawn carriage tour through Seaport Village. Play the ponies at Del Mar Racetrack, or plan a wine tasting adventure through Temecula Wine Country. The very best of San Diego is just minutes from our front door! Explore
Local

Events

Local

Events

Live like a Local
At the Grande Colonial hotel, we believe there’s a big difference between staying in La Jolla and actually experiencing La Jolla. We can’t wait to show you the fascinating places and fun things to do that only folks who love the area can really tell you about. Folks like us. Explore
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  • The Exterior of the Grande Colonial in La Jolla California
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  • wedding ceremony aisle in the garden courtyard at the grande colonial
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