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A poolside bar with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of a golf course at sunset.

A spacious living room with wooden furniture, large windows, and a fireplace.

A dining area with a round table, two wooden chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a large building with multiple stories and balconies.

1. The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Torrey Pines, 2.6 km from Geisel Library

Sandra

₩641,775

₩831,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A resort pool area with a small waterfall, surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery.

An outdoor dining area with round tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and greenery.

A lush garden with palm trees, a pathway, and outdoor seating.

A spacious indoor area with large windows, a staircase, and seating arrangements.

2. Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

La Jolla Village, 1.4 km from Geisel Library

Anthony

₩280,844

₩322,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An outdoor seating area with sofas, a fire pit, and tables covered with blue tablecloths.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a small table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A rooftop swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by a landscaped area with trees and a tennis court.

A gym with exercise equipment, mirrors, and a wall-mounted TV.

3. Hyatt Regency La Jolla

1.7 km from Geisel Library

lisa

₩284,875

₩370,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

An outdoor dining area with brick flooring, wicker furniture, and a stone wall.

A reception area with a mirror, decorative plants, a wooden bench, and a hanging light fixture.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables set for dining, surrounded by chairs and potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.

4. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

La Jolla Farms, 0.7 km from Geisel Library

Nazanin

₩455,531

₩602,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, outdoor seating, string lights, and a tall, narrow heater.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A beach with clear skies, a rocky cliff, and a lighthouse in the distance.

A swimming pool with a visible water filtration system and a tiled edge.

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

2.8 km from Geisel Library

Kunta

₩227,295

₩299,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a covered seating area.

A hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a chandelier, a seating area with chairs and ottomans, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a stone facade and a balcony with string lights.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a central island, and a variety of appliances and storage containers.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla

La Jolla Village, 1.3 km from Geisel Library

Aban

₩260,286

₩299,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a piano.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, a central seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious interior with a modern design, featuring a glass door leading to a balcony with outdoor seating.

7. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Torrey Pines, 2.3 km from Geisel Library

Craig

₩250,139

₩341,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A hotel balcony with a curved railing, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A pool area with umbrellas, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious living area with a large window overlooking the ocean, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

A multi-story hotel with a curved entrance, palm trees, and a balcony with a railing.

8. Pacific Terrace Hotel

9.3 km from Geisel Library

Nancy

₩363,901

₩418,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern interior with a blue sofa, patterned rug, and a staircase.

A modern living room with dark walls, a wooden cabinet, a sofa, a blue armchair, and a patterned rug.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a built-in bench with cushions.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bench, and a dark wooden wardrobe.

9. Orli La Jolla

Village of La Jolla, 5.6 km from Geisel Library

Laura

₩492,420

₩635,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern resort with a swimming pool, a covered outdoor area, and a sunset view.

A patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A gated entrance with a stone sign, a white car parked inside, and a well-maintained garden with red flowers.

A bar area with leather seating, a bar counter, and a large window overlooking a view.

10. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

13.2 km from Geisel Library

Lilit

₩1,466,945

₩1,695,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An aerial view of a beach with numerous umbrellas and people.

A residential house with a covered patio, solar panels on the roof, and a brick pathway.

A corridor with a view of the ocean at sunset, potted plants, and a railing.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

11. Del Mar Beach Hotel

9.4 km from Geisel Library

Krista

₩307,248

₩394,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and pier.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.

A dining area with a wooden table, a bench, and a wall with artwork.

12. Tower23 Hotel

9.6 km from Geisel Library

Wendy

₩415,219

₩468,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A resort with a large swimming pool, multiple buildings, and surrounding greenery.

A woman in a floral swimsuit stepping out of a spa area with a hot tub, a lounge chair, and a sign indicating an outdoor terrace.

A couple dining outdoors at a table with a fire feature, in front of a classical building with arches.

A cozy lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

13. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

7.4 km from Geisel Library

Brandon

₩933,025

₩1,180,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A two-story building with a brown tiled roof, a stone chimney, and a flag.

An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, umbrellas, and a stone wall with a fire feature.

A spacious living area with a kitchen counter, a sofa, and a coffee table.

14. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

8 km from Geisel Library

Thomas

₩170,186

₩192,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a coastal area with buildings and a clear sky.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.

A wicker table with a bottle of wine, a glass, and a potted plant.

15. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Village of La Jolla, 5.3 km from Geisel Library

Sean

₩265,524

₩305,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, overlooking the ocean.

A living room with a grey sofa, red armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a small kitchenette, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a palm tree in the foreground.

16. The Wayfarer San Diego

10.3 km from Geisel Library

Lindsay

₩222,323

₩255,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern architectural entrance with a central archway, illuminated by wall-mounted lights, flanked by planters with cacti, and a pathway leading through the arch.

A modern building with a sign reading "BOARDSWALK HOTEL" and a patio area with string lights.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

The reception area of The Boardwalk Hotel with a wooden reception desk, a chalkboard sign, and a potted plant.

17. Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included

11.1 km from Geisel Library

Joseph

₩217,270

₩244,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A breakfast buffet area with a stone wall, a coffee station, and a fruit display.

A hotel lobby with leather armchairs, a sofa, and a reception desk.

A table with two gold-framed lamps and a vase of white flowers.

An elevator area with stone walls and a potted plant.

18. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

10.4 km from Geisel Library

Sonya

₩153,053

₩175,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A coastal cityscape with buildings along the beach, waves in the foreground, and a clear sky.

A person grilling outdoors with a wooden fence, a grill, and a potted plant in the background.

A kitchen counter with various breakfast items, including a stack of white plates, a glass of iced coffee, a glass of orange juice, a glass of milk, a glass of chocolate chips, a glass of white powder, a glass of coffee, a stack of eggs, and a bunch of bananas.

A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with green chairs.

19. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

12.2 km from Geisel Library

Fernando

₩112,254

₩126,566 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A coastal promenade with palm trees, a beach, and a medical building.

A long table with a wave pattern design, surrounded by yellow chairs.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

A reception area with a large wall sign reading "HELLO SUNSHINE SAN DIEGO" and a framed picture above a reception desk.

20. Ocean Park Inn

9.8 km from Geisel Library

Richard

₩325,322

₩373,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Geisel Library

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lodge at Torrey Pines	9.4 Exceptional 997 reviews	View
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,070 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency La Jolla	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa	9.0 Wonderful 454 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla	8.8 Excellent 2,105 reviews	View

Top Geisel Library Hotel Reviews

La Jolla Shores Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Location, location, location. We loved how it is an exclusive hotel, but there is an air of casual beach comfort. Very nice overall"

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

8/10 Good

"Love Torrey Pines Lodge."

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet safe"

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

8/10 Good

"Na"

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"What a beautiful place. The staff was amazing…from the front desk to restaurants on property to the room staff. My wife and I visited to get away for the first time in years and the Estancia LaJolla was the perfect place. Relaxing, comfortable and 100% worth it."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very helpful and friendly"

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

8/10 Good

"N/A"

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

10/10 Excellent

"Great property, easy to stay at, close to I5."

Other attractions near Geisel Library

A modern architectural complex with a central pathway leading to a distant horizon.

Salk Institute for Biological Studies

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Salk Institute for Biological Studies during your travels in La Jolla.

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A large white building with multiple spires and a well-maintained garden with various flowers and palm trees.

San Diego Mormon Temple

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can learn about the history of San Diego with a stop at San Diego Mormon Temple. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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An aquarium with various fish swimming among kelp and rocks.

Birch Aquarium

8.6/10 (265 reviews)

See what lies beneath the waters of the Pacific Coast at this intimate and educational attraction at La Jolla beach, not far from downtown San Diego.

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A beach at sunset with waves and footprints in the sand.

Scripps Coastal Reserve

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Scripps Coastal Reserve during your trip to La Jolla? Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants.

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Epstein Family Amphitheater

You can get tickets for a performance at Epstein Family Amphitheater during your trip to La Jolla. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this quaint area.

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The Ché Café Collective

The Ché Café Collective is just one of the places to see in La Jolla, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this quaint area's seaside, or seek out the golf courses.

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La Jolla Playhouse

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at La Jolla Playhouse during your stay in La Jolla. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Torrey Pines Gliderport

8.4/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the campus of Torrey Pines Gliderport, during your travels in La Jolla. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Geisel Library?

Geisel Library is located in a welcoming area of La Jolla known for its array of dining options and popular zoo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Geisel Library?

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Geisel Library. Other good choices close by include Sheraton La Jolla Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Geisel Library?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Geisel Library.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Geisel Library, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Geisel Library.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Geisel Library?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Geisel Library, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Geisel Library?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla. Sights like The Cave Store and Athenaeum Music and Arts Library highlight some of the local culture. You can watch performances at La Jolla Playhouse, Epstein Family Amphitheater, and The Comedy Store - La Jolla if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Geisel Library?

With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around Geisel Library is simple. Local metro stations include UC San Diego Central Campus Station and VA Medical Center Station. You can learn about options for water transportation at the local port.

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Our top choices for Geisel Library hotels

1. The Lodge at Torrey Pines

2. Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

3. Hyatt Regency La Jolla

4. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

6. Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla

7. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

8. Pacific Terrace Hotel

9. Orli La Jolla

10. Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

11. Del Mar Beach Hotel

12. Tower23 Hotel

13. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

14. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

15. Inn By The Sea La Jolla

16. The Wayfarer San Diego

17. Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included

18. Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

19. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

20. Ocean Park Inn

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Top Geisel Library Hotel Reviews

La Jolla Shores Hotel

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Sorrento Valley

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

Other attractions near Geisel Library

Salk Institute for Biological Studies

San Diego Mormon Temple

Birch Aquarium

Scripps Coastal Reserve

Epstein Family Amphitheater

The Ché Café Collective

La Jolla Playhouse

Torrey Pines Gliderport

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