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Exelente servicio y buena vista al mar

My wife and I fell in love with LaValencia a few years ago, and were delighted when our daughter Brittany and her husband Brandon decided to have their wedding there this September. From our first interaction with Bobby Fader, LaValencia's Director of Catering, he was a complete professional, and his assistant Dani was attentive, knowledgeable and amazing. As we live in the Chicago area and the bride and groom in L.A., their referrals for local florists, venues for after party and talent were all top notch. The day of the wedding we were so very well taken care of, with Dani seemingly everywhere at one time! We are so very grateful to the entire staff for helping us to put together this dream wedding, and we recommend LaValencia for anyone who wants to have an amazing event in one of the most beautiful venues in California.

We had an intimate micro-wedding here this past spring, and it was wonderful! We also stayed in a suite the night of our wedding, and the room was lovely. The staff and coordinators were so attentive and friendly. It doesn't get much more beautiful than this hotel. Nothing but love! Special shoutout to Dani, Pete and Colton.

Wonderful stay. A beautiful historical hotel. Happy Hour at Whaling Bar is very nice.

A Unique and Dog-Friendly Gem The staff at La Valencia are incredibly kind, professional, and respectful. This hotel is truly dog-friendly — at check-in they even put my dog’s name on the reservation, which made us feel so welcome. They even have a special dog menu! The food is beautifully presented, and the architecture is stunning, with traditional Spanish touches and gorgeous ceramic tiles on the walls. It feels like a one-of-a-kind place, full of charm and character. Totally recommendable for anyone visiting La Jolla.

We stopped by to have an afternoon cocktail and sat in the inside of the bar in front of the picture window overlooking La Jolla Cove. The cocktails and the service were wonderful. It was a good start to a great afternoon!

Excelente place in la joya close by the beach

Beautiful Wedding Hotel - Extraordinary Ocean Views - Exceptional Service - Amazing Banquet!

10/10 7/23/25 Update We recently returned for another visit. The stay was wonderful as usual, but this time we enjoyed the pool. Tina took such good care of us. She provided the perfect level of service. She was attentive but not obtrusive. If I have one recommendation for management, I think an updated sound system would really be nice, and I don’t like loud music, just nice background tunes. Thanks again for a wonderful stay 🩷 La Valencia is beautiful. The valet staff was very friendly upon arrival. Then we met Ana at registration. She was a sweetheart. She’s knowledgeable, efficient, and seemed excited to have us arrive. The beds were super comfortable and the room was perfectly clean. Joey at the front desk saved us later at night by finding a wine opener and opening a bottle of wine, haha. We had brunch with Santa in the Mediterranean Room the following day. Wow, best Santa ever! Michelle was our server and treated us very well. She was thoughtful and attentive. We had a large party and ordered just about everything on the menu. Everyone’s food was delicious. The Christmas decor throughout the hotel was beautiful. Everyone in the restaurant, bar, lobby, and patio seemed to be enjoying the festive atmosphere. What a joy to visit the La Valencia! We can’t wait to go back.

What can you say about this historic Hotel just across that street from one of the best coastal views in California. Love everything about this Hotel.