With an idyllic location just steps from the Pacific Ocean, and minutes from the vibrant shopping and dining district of La Jolla village, Pantai Inn offers a quintessential take on the traditional coastal getaway experience.
An intimate, boutique hotel with eclectic Polynesian charm, Pantai Inn features spacious suites and a relaxed neighborhood setting where you’ll step right into the welcoming charm of one of La Jolla’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Stretching across seven miles of pristine California coastline, La Jolla is renowned for its breezy charm, laid back locals, and wealth of activities—both outdoors and in.
Enjoy kayaking, swimming, or paddleboarding in the area’s picturesque coves, wander along colorful beachfront paths, or explore the village’s eclectic array of shops and galleries.
Foodies will also love diving into the local restaurant scene, where award-winning cuisine and happy hours with a view come as naturally as the colorful sunsets that set the stage for another evening to remember.
CLASSIC SUITES
Our classic view suites provide spacious accommodations from which to enjoy La Jolla and San Diego. Each boasts a living room area and either kitchenette or full kitchen.
PARTIAL OCEAN VIEW SUITES
Our partial ocean view suites range from one to three bedrooms, living room area, kitchenette or full kitchen, and many have a fireplace.
PARTIAL OCEAN VIEW STUDIOS
Our partial ocean view studios boast a kitchenette, either queen or king accommodations, and beautiful partial view of the ocean.
OCEAN VIEW SUITES
Our ocean view suites offer a sitting balcony from which to enjoy the ocean view, full kitchen or kitchenette, living room and various bedroom configurations.
OCEAN VIEW STUDIOS
Our ocean view studios boast a sitting balcony from which to enjoy the ocean view, kitchenette, and either queen or king accommodations.
DINING IN LA JOLLA
La Jolla Village offers countless restaurants, cafes, deli’s and breakfast houses within walking distance of Pantai Inn. We are pleased to offer some suggestions to get you started and more than happy to provide further recommendations and ideas for great places to eat while visiting La Jolla.
Cody’s La Jolla
Just around the corner from Pantai Inn is Cody’s La Jolla where guests can enjoy brunch and lunch with clever comfort food, ocean views and a patio known for people-watching.
Duke’s La Jolla
Overlooking the La Jolla Cove, Duke’s serves genuine, friendly hospitality with contemporary interpretations of traditional island plates. As a tribute to Hawaii and Southern California beach lifestyles, Duke’s celebrates family, views and the spirit of aloha.
George’s At The Cove
George’s offers a fine dining experience at California Modern, featuring unique tasting menus from Chef Trey Foshee. For a more casual experience try the Ocean Terrace, acclaimed for its rooftop dining, or a drink at George’s Bar.
Herringbone
100 year old olive trees grow between tables, lounge style tunes fill the air, and the kitchen serves up unique takes on meat and seafood. Escape with the lunch hour or relax at Happy Hour or dinner.
Puesto Mexican Street Food
Enjoy this popular spot for unique artisanal takes on tacos, bowls and salads using all natural meats, sustainable seafood and local organic vegetables in dishes for lunch, dinner and happy hour.
The Cottage
Serving tasty, classic American & Southern California influenced food, The Cottage offers all the best and freshest ingredients from breakfast through dinner.
BEACHES
The San Diego coastline offers miles of intimate and secluded beaches, each with their own unique qualities. Large stretches of pristine beach including La Jolla Shores, Torrey Pines, Del Mar and both Mission and Pacific Beaches, are just minutes from our La Jolla hotel.
Black’s Beach
Black’s Beach is north of Pantai Inn and is well known as the largest nude beach in the United States, while offering some of finest surfing spots on the west coast.
Children’s Pool Beach
Originally designated as an area for children to swim, a seawall was built making it an ideal place not just for children, but also for harbor seals that now inhabit the cove.
Coronado Beach
About 30 minutes south of La Jolla across the Coronado Bridge sit the pristine beaches of Coronado. Popular for locals and families alike, the beaches in Coronado are perfect for a day at the beach and enjoying the ocean waves.
La Jolla Cove
Just around the bend from Pantai Inn at the end of Scripps Park is La Jolla Cove. With small surf in the summer months, this beach is ideal for swimmers, snorkelers and scuba divers. The water is calm and ecologically protected, providing a safe home for colorful garibaldi, yellowtail and rays.
La Jolla Shores
This beach is located just north of Pantai Inn and offers a perfect place for families, beginning surfers and those looking to catch some rays. Nearby there are restaurants and shopping along with bike and kayak rentals.
Mission Beach
Located in the Mission Bay Park area, Mission Beach offers a plethora of activities centered around surf, sand and sun. Skate up and down the boardwalk with some rented rollerblades or ride the Giant Dipper roller coaster until your heart’s content. Or lounge on the beach and enjoy the sunshine.
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach offers the chance to hang like a local. Great for surfing, fishing, swimming and sitting out in the sun, Ocean Beach is south of La Jolla and is lined with bars, restaurants and shops. It also is home to the Ocean Beach Pier, the longest concrete pier on the West Coast.
Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach, or P.B. as its referred by locals, is located south of La Jolla in the Mission Bay area. In addition to its sandy beaches, which are perfect for small children and families, Pacific Beach is home to countless beach bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
Shell Beach
Shell Beach is directly across the street from Pantai Inn. Take the stairs down from Scripps Park and enjoy the sand and surf. Be sure you leave only footprints and take only photographs. Please do not take away “souvenirs” from historical sites and natural areas.
Windsea Beach
Just south of Pantai Inn, Windsea Beach is primarily a beach for surfers but it does provide beautiful ocean views and amazing sunset views. Smooth sandstone rock formations provide a great place for observers to sit and watch the surfers.
GOLF COURSES
San Diego is one of the premier golf destinations in the country. Its moderate year-round temperates provide perfect weather for golf all year long. San Diego county features over 80 golf courses with a variety of design and layouts sure to satisfy even the most discriminating golfer.
Balboa Golf Course
Balboa Park Golf Course is located near the heart of Downtown San Diego. The facility features an 18 hole championship course and a 9 hole executive course. The 18 hole course features views of the City and Coronado from many holes.
Mission Bay Golf Course
The scenic 18 hole executive course, is located in Mission Bay and measures in at 2,719 yards. It is the only golf course in San Diego with night lighting. Facility includes a driving range, putting green, sand trap and chipping green.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Whether you’re looking for an art gallery, a museum, the chance to take in a concert or a spend a night at the theater, San Diego has a wide variety of venues to help satisfy your cultural side.
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is the nation’s largest urban cultural park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo, the Park has a rotating calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes.
Balboa Theatre
Built in 1924, the historic Balboa Theatre was an elegant vaudeville and movie palace in the heart of downtown San Diego. Completely restored in 2008, the Balboa Theatre is home to concerts, musical theater and more. CNN recently named it as one of the world’s top 15 most spectacular theater
Civic Theatre
The San Diego Civic Theatre hosts some of the world’s finest in the fields of opera, classical music, dance, comedy, contemporary music and Broadway. The Civic Theatre’s primary producers and presenters include the San Diego Opera, Broadway/San Diego, La Jolla Music Society, and California Ballet.
La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse is a professional non-profit theatre located in La Jolla. The Playhouse has received more than 300 awards for theatre excellence, including the 1993 Tony Award as America’s Outstanding Regional Theatre. Scores of Playhouse productions have moved on to Broadway.
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) is the region’s foremost forum devoted to the exploration and presentation of the art of our time. Just a few minutes from Pantai Inn, MCASD provides a variety of exhibitions and experiences, showcasing an internationally recognized collection.
Old Town San Diego
Featuring 12 acres of Mexican lore and historical sites, colorful shops, early-California-style restaurants, museums and a theater, Old Town San Diego marks the site of the first Spanish settlement on the U.S. West Coast and is considered to be the birthplace of California.
SHOPPING
Just steps away from Pantai Inn you’ll find La Jolla Village, home of some of the country’s finest designer boutiques and art galleries. Looking beyond La Jolla, the San Diego area offers the chance to shop and explore at a variety of shopping centers, both indoors and out.
La Jolla Shopping District
The choice of celebrities and bargain-hunters alike, La Jolla is for all who seek “just for me” instead of “me, too”. Here you’ll find the priceless and the popular. The haute couture an the comfortably familiar. The world’s most luxurious brands and the everyday values. Parking is plentiful and so are the opportunities, so make a whole day of it.
Fashion Valley Shopping Center
San Diego’s finest collection of stores in a beautiful outdoor shopping center featuring 200 stores and restaurants including an 18 screen movie theater. Department stores include Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Bloomingdales along with countless other and restaurants.
Carlsbad Premium Outlet
30 minutes north of La Jolla, you’ll find impressive savings at 90 outlet stores including Banana Republic, Barneys New York, Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Crate and Barrel, DKNY, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren, Theory, Tommy Hilfiger and more.
University Town Center
Westfield UTC resides in the heart of University City in La Jolla and offers luxury boutiques and top national fashion brands, along with a sleek dining terrace, full service restaurants and new lifestyle and entertainment choices such as ArcLight Cinemas and a 24 Hour Fitness Super Sport club.
Horton Plaza
An iconic downtown San Diego shopping destination, Westfield Horton Plaza is known for its eclectic architecture and vibrant colors, offering over 120 stores and restaurants to choose from.
Westfield Mission Valley
Westfield Mission Valley is the premier shopping location with over 120 stores and restaurants to choose from. The Westfield is also home to AMC Mission Valley 20 Theaters.