Enjoy a bit of Old World luxury at this historic La Jolla hotel.
STORY BY VERONICA HILL
Set above the crashing waves of charming La Jolla, the historic Grande Colonial Hotel was established in 1913 with the hopes that it would “rival anything in the West.” Hollywood stars including Groucho Marx, Gregory Peck and Charlton Heston
were among its fans, and today it remains an icon of luxury and grace
in this laid-back San Diego beach town.
Each of the hotel's one- and two-bedroom suites (many with ocean views)
include high speed WiFi, daily newspaper delivery, complimentary bottled
water and refreshments. The rooms are decorated with historic artwork,
European decor and modern furniture, along with fluffy goose-down
comforters, velvety Kashwere robes and iPod docking stations.
During your stay, you can go snorkeling in
La Jolla Cove, go shopping in the village, or check out the famous
Birch Aquarium. The hotel's
Nine-Ten Restaurant is a great spot for dinner, serving up fresh seafood and California cuisine on the breezy outdoor terrace.
The Grande Colonial is located at 910 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA. Rates are $225-$291 nightly. Call (888) 828-5498, follow them on Twitter or visit them online at http://www.gclj.com