The beach is free to visit and though there is no beach-specific parking, visitors can pay to park in downtown La Jolla and then walk to the shore. There is one staircase to get down to the beach ...
However, the hotel is a 15-mile drive northwest of downtown San Diego, so it may not be the best choice for sightseers. The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa can easily be judged by its cover ...