La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Southern California’s iconic coastal retreat renowned for its timeless charm and storied legacy, has completed the first phase of its $60 million renovation. The unveiling aligns with the Club’s 90th anniversary and reflects a thoughtful balance of modern coastal living and enduring family traditions. Members and guests arriving at the iconic 90-year-old beachfront resort will experience a transformed pool deck, revitalized outdoor gathering spaces, resurfaced tennis courts, and new services.
Led by Los Angeles-based design firm Studio UNLTD, the renovation ushers in a new era for the Club while honoring its nine-decade legacy as a beloved destination for generations of families, friends, and returning guests. Key enhancements in this phase include:
Pool Deck
The redesigned pool deck now features a more expansive and inviting layout, with upgraded seating options including private cabanas, family lounges, and sleek chaise lounges. Cozy teak banquettes and upholstered group seating create welcoming gathering areas, framed by details such as honed Calcutta marble, oak-clad rattan soffits, striped, scalloped umbrellas, and a wood-paneled façade. The centerpiece of the enhanced resort-style pool deck is the addition of a wood-fired Marra Forni pizza oven that invites guests to enjoy handcrafted pizzas baked to perfection in an open-air setting. The pizza station serves as a social hub on the pool deck, where chefs prepare artisanal pies in full view, creating a lively, communal atmosphere.
Club Dining
Anchoring the property’s fresh culinary offerings is the entirely revamped Club Dining Room, looking out to the Pacific Ocean and La Jolla Shores Beach and offering an opportunity for members and hotel guests to enjoy floor-to-ceiling oceanfront views in a comfortable indoor/outdoor environment. The space features roomy booths and oceanfront tables designed in a light, airy color and textural palette that mimics California’s coastal beauty. Recently launched new breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus include a variety of locally caught seafood offerings, wood-fired pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrees, including premium meats, pastas, and more. An extensive cocktail list includes a variety of custom creations named after the Club’s tennis courts and golf course, creating a whimsical sense of community and place.
Club Market
Members and guests can now enjoy a thoughtfully designed indoor/outdoor market, offering an array of grab-and-go meals, house-made dips, artisan snacks, fresh-baked breads, and premium cuts of meat perfect for preparing “homemade” meals in the comfort of their in-room kitchens or for savoring at the Club’s iconic beach barbecues. The market also features a curated selection of wines, local craft beers, and gourmet provisions inspired by the property’s onsite restaurants.
These additions join La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club’s recently renovated signature waterfront restaurant, The Marine Room, and Walnut Lounge, an elevated and intimate enclave for members and guests alike.
90th Anniversary Guest Experience
To mark 90 years as a multigenerational retreat, the Club has introduced a limited-time Anniversary Package that brings its most iconic traditions to life. Highlights include rides in the Old Black Goose, the Kellogg family’s 1915 Packard Twin Six convertible, brought to the club by William Scripps Kellogg in a playful 1950s anti-litter campaign; watching for the Green Flash at beach barbecues, a sunset ritual where families grill on the sand or enjoy pre-prepared meals; and pickleball, a new favorite that complements the Club’s longstanding tennis legacy and championship tournaments.
The guest experience, which must be booked at least 14 days in advance, includes: a one-night stay in a Beachfront Suite; a commemorative 90th Anniversary tote; two signature cocktails at the Walnut Lounge; a ride in the historic Old Black Goose; a private beach BBQ setup with curated ingredients; a pickleball session with paddle rentals; and a 30-minute professional family photo session. For more details or to book, visit ljbtc.com.
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
2000 Spindrift Dr
San Diego, CA 92037
United States
+1 858-454-7126
